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Challenge Foundation is a private trust based in TIGARD, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is The Foundation. It holds total assets of $326K. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have decreased from $45.7M in 2011 to $844K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Virginia, Oregon, New York. According to available records, Challenge Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $7.1M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $1.7M and $3.5M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.5M distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $350K, with an average award of $115K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Arizona, District of Columbia, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$115K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Challenge Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, AZ, DC.
Challenge Foundation has distributed a total of $7.1M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $115K. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $350K.
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Challenge Foundation is headquartered in TIGARD, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Reinstadler | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $132K | $0 | $132K |
| Rupert Reinstadler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Bryan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$844K
Fair Market Value
$844K
Net Worth
$838K
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
$1.5M
Net Investment Income
$70K
Distribution Amount
$51K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$7.1M
Average Grant
$115K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage FoundationPROJECTS WITH THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Acton AcademyCHILDREN'S BUSINESS FAIR, MINI-QUEST | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Young American'S FoundationNATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE | Reston, VA | $350K | 2023 |
| Moving Picture InstituteUPCOMING FILMS | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Center For Rights Of Abused ChildrenSUPPORT ONGOING EFFORTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | Phoenix, AZ | $150K | 2023 |
| State Policy NetworkSUPPORT FOR KATHERINE BATHGATE'S FELLOWSHIP | Arlington, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| Goldwater InstitutePARENTAL RIGHTS, ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY, ETC. | Phoenix, AZ | $150K | 2023 |
| National Opportunity ProjectSCHOOL CHOICE EXPANSION, CENSORSHIP, ETC. | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies' Association Of The UnionREVITALIZATION OF EXHIBITS | Mount Vernon, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| EdchoiceABC'S & EDCHOICE 101, EDCHOICE LEGAL | Indianapolis, IN | $100K | 2023 |
| Carolina CanOUTREACH TO PARENTS RE SCHOOL CHOICE | Washington, DC | $90K | 2023 |
| Parents For Educational Freedom In Nc (Pefnc)EXPANDING SCHOOL CHOICE & SCHOLARSHIPS | Raleigh, NC | $80K | 2023 |
| Pacific Research InstituteSUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cascade Policy InstituteCHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Generation JusticeINITIATIVES WITH CHILDREN'S LAW CLINIC | Phoenix, AZ | $150K | 2022 |
| Liberty Justice CenterCHALLENGES TO CRT, SCHOOL CHOICE EXPANSION | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Actor AcademyCHILDREN'S BUSINESS FAIR, MINI-QUEST | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Freedom WorksBEST DADS INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $40K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Columbia-WillametteREVITALIZATION IN DINING FACILITIES | Gresham, OR | $30K | 2022 |