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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1479215

CHALLENGE 22

Tax-exempt · WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

Financials

$57K$3K2023$69K$122K2024$122K$49K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHALLENGE 22 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$122,011$49,457$72,554$73,464–$73,464
December 31, 2024990-EZ$68,564$122,080-$53,516$909–$909
December 31, 2023990-EZ$57,068$2,643$54,425$54,425–$54,425
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$99,741
Program service revenue
$22,270

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$7,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,200
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$13,936
Other expenses
$27,821
Program services (functional)
$24,758

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$910
Total assets, end of year
$73,464
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$73,464
Cash, savings and investments
$73,464
Gross receipts
$122,011

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KURT GIESEXECUTIVE DI35$7,200
AUSTON ARTHERCHAIR1$0
LANA GIESTREASURER8$0
MICHAEL WINSLOWVICE CHAIR4$0
HADLEY WINSLOWBOARD MEMBER2$0
RODNEY WALLSBOARD MEMBER1.5$0
JEFF BRINKMANBOARD MEMBER1.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KURT GIESEXECUTIVE DI10$0
AUSTON ARTHERPRESIDENT3$0
LANA GIESDIRECTOR5$0
MICHAEL WINSLOWVICE PRESIDE5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KURT GIESDIRECTOR10$0
AUSTIN ARTHURFO3$0
LANA GIESVP5$0
MICHAEL WINSLOWDIRECTOR5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12200 W COLONIAL DR STE 300K, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-4133
Signed the 990-EZ
KURT GIES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(407) 701-9416
Return prepared by
SBM CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Mission

CHALLENGE 22 IS A FLORIDA-BASED NON-PROFIT WITH THE MISSION TO END SUICIDE AMONG VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. THE MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS AND CONNECTING THOSE IMPACTED WITH GAME-CHANGING RESOURCES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • END SUICIDE AMONG VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS AND CONNECT THOSE IMPACTED WITH GAME- CHANGING RESOURCES.
    Expenses $24,758 · grants $500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
93-1479215
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$73,464
Income (IRS master file)
$122,011

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$122,011$49,457$73,464XML
990-EZDecember 2024$68,564$122,080$909XML
990-EZDecember 2023$57,068$2,643$54,425XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 93-1479215).

Questions about CHALLENGE 22

What is the EIN of CHALLENGE 22?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHALLENGE 22 is 93-1479215.
Is CHALLENGE 22 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to CHALLENGE 22 tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHALLENGE 22 file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHALLENGE 22 due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHALLENGE 22 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CHALLENGE 22?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,200 (KURT GIES, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CHALLENGE 22 have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $122,011, expenses of $49,457 and total assets of $73,464 at year end.

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