CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OFORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES I
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Plain text CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OFORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES I. Strategy Studio, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2013–2024. https://strategystudio.org/org/204596844. Retrieved 2026-10-19.
APA Strategy Studio. (n.d.). CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OFORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES I [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2013–2024]. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://strategystudio.org/org/204596844
MLA “CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OFORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES I.” Strategy Studio, tax years 2013–2024, https://strategystudio.org/org/204596844. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-10-19; covers tax years 2013–2024. Data: Strategy Studio, CC BY 4.0.
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $156K · expenses $163K · assets $62K
- Also known as
- ORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES
- EIN
- 20-4596844
- Address
- 160 WASHBURN ST, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-4529
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.CLCLOCKPORT.ORG
- NTEE code
- B99
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2007
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS A LIVING MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Schian | EXECUTIVE DI | 2021-2024 | $25,090 | $91,163 | 1 |
| Kathy M Michaels (former) | EXECUTIVE DI | 2013-2023 | $920 | $32,975 | 1 |
| Kristin Reetz (former) | TREASURER | 2022-2023 | $20,675 | $20,675 | 1 |
| Paul Krupinski (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2023 | $1,944 | $6,425 | 1 |
| Jocelyn Welton (former) | SECRETARY | 2016-2018 | $0 | $2,295 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
22 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Cotten | CHAIRMAN | 2016-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patrick W Schrader | VICE CHAIRMA | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian D Rusk | DIRECTOR | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Vasko | DIRECTOR | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ronald Franco | DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Tucker | DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Margaret Wager | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Thomas O'Connor | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Moran | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jessica Mccarthy | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tito A Rodriguez (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katie Badura (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vincent Davis (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steven Jackson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Franco (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Virginia Prunella (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Craig Bacon (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephen Dubois (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Colleen O Rourke (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heather Peck (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gail Gigg (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2015 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gail Grigg (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $25K · 12 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SCHIAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $25,090 | $0 | $0 | $25,090 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET WAGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MORAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JESSICA MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 15 people listed · 4 paid, $56K · 13 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SCHIAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $32,461 | $0 | $0 | $32,461 | 1 |
| KRISTIN REETZ | TREASURER | 2 | $20,675 | $0 | $0 | $20,675 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,944 | $0 | $0 | $1,944 | 1 |
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $920 | $0 | $0 | $920 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET WAGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MORAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATIE BADURA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TITO A RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 10 people listed · none paid · 11 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTIN REETZ | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL SCHIAN | SECRETARY | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TITO A RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $41K · 10 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SCHIAN | SECRETARY | 40 | $33,612 | $0 | $0 | $33,612 | 1 |
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $7,560 | $0 | $0 | $7,560 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TITO A RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $11K · 15 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $10,400 | $0 | $0 | $10,400 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $875 | $0 | $0 | $875 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VINCENT DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TITO A RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $10K · 13 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $138 | $0 | $0 | $138 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVEN JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VINCENT DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TITO A RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $5K · 14 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $3,405 | $0 | $0 | $3,405 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOCELYN WELTON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VINCENT DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TITO A RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 10 people listed · 3 paid, $5K · 10 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOCELYN WELTON | SECRETARY | 1 | $2,295 | $0 | $0 | $2,295 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $1,768 | $0 | $0 | $1,768 | 1 |
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $690 | $0 | $0 | $690 | 1 |
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VINCENT DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONALD FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 8 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 2 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN COTTEN | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | CO-CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOCELYN WELTON | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VINCENT DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| VIRGINIA PRUNELLA | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CRAIG BACON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN DUBOIS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN O ROURKE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER PECK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN RUSK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK SCHRADER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GAIL GIGG | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| VIRGINIA PRUNELLA | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CRAIG BACON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN DUBOIS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN O ROURKE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER PECK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN RUSK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK SCHRADER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GAIL GIGG | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY M MICHAELS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| VIRGINIA PRUNELLA | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PAUL KRUPINSKI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CRAIG BACON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHEN DUBOIS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN O ROURKE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER PECK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN D RUSK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK W SCHRADER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GAIL GRIGG | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT VASKO | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2020 · 1 grant to organizations · $12K
Listed grants add up to $12,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $20,760. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $155,858 | $162,820 | $62,355 | $52,529 | $38,845 | $85,507 | $25,090 | 12 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $147,596 | $177,331 | $80,328 | $71,718 | $59,931 | $57,255 | $56,000 | 13 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $123,776 | $165,368 | $116,646 | $113,392 | $76,866 | $33,149 | $53,873 | 11 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $144,577 | $159,794 | $173,341 | $166,786 | $94,918 | $10,342 | $41,172 | 10 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $120,019 | $156,725 | $259,235 | $247,252 | $90,000 | $12,107 | $11,275 | 15 | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $119,497 | $153,715 | $369,312 | $360,108 | $77,547 | $26,073 | $10,138 | 13 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $176,041 | $132,384 | $478,568 | $465,564 | $176,014 | $0 | $5,105 | 14 | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $69,483 | $88,387 | $250,132 | $247,132 | $69,483 | $0 | $4,753 | 10 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $371,338 | $56,086 | $269,036 | $266,036 | $371,338 | $0 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $27,373 | $89,333 | $242,788 | -$7,212 | $2,885 | $19,121 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $110,422 | $112,144 | $4,748 | $4,748 | $25,900 | $79,150 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $57,169 | $50,699 | $6,470 | $6,470 | $49,143 | $0 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $80,327 in all, tax years 2016 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016, 2021 | 2 | $23,098 | 2021 | $7,440 | show |
| FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OFORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES I” | 2020 | 1 | $20,000 | 2020 | $20,000 | show |
| COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OF NY INC | Public charity | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $19,000 | 2021 | $19,000 | show |
| HYPERTHERM HOPE FOUNDATION INC | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $11,800 | 2023 | $6,000 | show |
| GRIGG LEWIS FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF ORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES” | 2019 | 1 | $6,390 | 2019 | $6,390 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF ORLEANS NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES” | 2021-2023 | 3 | $39 | 2023 | $22 | show |
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| NEW YORK STATE HEAD START ASSOCIATION INC | NY | B99 | $173,714 | $200,987 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NISHMAS YISROEL INC | NY | B99 | $130,795 | $170,368 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE FOR ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP INC | NY | B99 | $130,931 | $127,388 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ROCHESTER BEACON INC | NY | B99 | $173,050 | $102,261 | MAMAGING EDITOR | $17,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LSHON HATORAH INSTITUTE | NY | B99 | $177,243 | $93,871 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HUAXIA CHINESE SCHOOL | NY | B99 | $188,913 | $174,208 | PRINCIPAL | $5,500 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AFRICAN VOICES COMMUNICATIONS INC | NY | B99 | $191,251 | $202,002 | Executive Director | $56,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FUTURE STEAM | NY | B99 | $169,900 | $60,789 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DOCONNECT INC | NY | B99 | $175,690 | $354,839 | Executive Director | $93,843 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OHU GIFT FOUNDATION | NY | B99 | $168,062 | $135,030 | Founder Teacher | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GUILD OF INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOOLS OF THE NE | NY | B99 | $132,253 | $106,397 | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SACHEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INC | NY | B99 | $130,134 | $132,746 | TECH DIRECTOR | $22,000 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AUDITORY ORAL FOUNDATION | NY | B99 | $149,020 | $902,637 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B99, revenue within 2x, same state |
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2024 · Form 990 · $162,820 spent · pay $73,459 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | FRANCHISE FEE | $44,016 | $44,016 | - | - | 27.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,395 | $32,546 | $10,849 | - | 26.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $25,090 | $18,818 | $6,272 | - | 15.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $22,090 | $20,534 | $1,556 | - | 13.6% | |
| Insurance | $7,850 | $5,887 | $1,963 | - | 4.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,974 | $3,730 | $1,244 | - | 3.1% | |
| Occupancy | $3,479 | $2,609 | $870 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM COSTS | $3,386 | $3,386 | - | - | 2.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,759 | $2,069 | $690 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL SERVICE FEE | $1,358 | $1,018 | $340 | - | 0.8% |
| All other expenses | $1,251 | $981 | $270 | - | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $1,007 | $755 | $252 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $830 | $622 | $208 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTO EXPENSE | $710 | $532 | $178 | - | 0.4% |
| Travel | $625 | $469 | $156 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $162,820 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $177,331 spent · pay $78,995 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $56,000 | $39,574 | $16,426 | - | 31.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $51,627 | $50,020 | $1,607 | - | 29.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,576 | $13,182 | $4,394 | - | 9.9% | |
| Other (as described) | FRANCHISE FEE | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 8.5% |
| Occupancy | $10,845 | $8,134 | $2,711 | - | 6.1% | |
| Insurance | $8,610 | $6,457 | $2,153 | - | 4.9% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM COSTS | $6,094 | $6,094 | - | - | 3.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,419 | $4,064 | $1,355 | - | 3.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,053 | $2,290 | $763 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL SERVICE FEE | $981 | $736 | $245 | - | 0.6% |
| Office expenses | $642 | $481 | $161 | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $545 | $409 | $136 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $491 | $368 | $123 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | TEACHING SUPPLIES & EDUCA | $448 | $448 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $177,331 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $165,368 spent · pay $72,014 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $53,873 | $21,243 | $32,630 | - | 32.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $51,724 | $50,107 | $1,617 | - | 31.3% | |
| Occupancy | $13,336 | $10,002 | $3,334 | - | 8.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,024 | $9,768 | $3,256 | - | 7.9% | |
| Insurance | $7,459 | $5,594 | $1,865 | - | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | LICENSES | $6,362 | $4,771 | $1,591 | - | 3.8% |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM COSTS | $5,784 | $4,338 | $1,446 | - | 3.5% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,117 | $3,838 | $1,279 | - | 3.1% | |
| Office expenses | $3,423 | $2,567 | $856 | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,513 | $1,135 | $378 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,055 | $791 | $264 | - | 0.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $968 | $726 | $242 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL SERVICE FEE | $942 | $706 | $236 | - | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $788 | $609 | $179 | - | 0.5% | |
| Total | $165,368 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $159,794 spent · pay $61,972 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $43,364 | $41,746 | $1,618 | - | 27.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $41,172 | $30,879 | $10,293 | - | 25.8% | |
| Other (as described) | FRANCHISE FEE | $23,385 | $23,385 | - | - | 14.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,376 | $12,282 | $4,094 | - | 10.2% | |
| Occupancy | $12,996 | $9,747 | $3,249 | - | 8.1% | |
| Insurance | $7,393 | $5,545 | $1,848 | - | 4.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,424 | $3,318 | $1,106 | - | 2.8% | |
| Office expenses | $4,255 | $3,191 | $1,064 | - | 2.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,838 | $2,128 | $710 | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,499 | $1,124 | $375 | - | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL SERVICE FEE | $885 | $664 | $221 | - | 0.6% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $852 | $639 | $213 | - | 0.5% |
| All other expenses | $295 | $221 | $74 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $60 | $45 | $15 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $159,794 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $156,725 spent · pay $48,698 · grants $20,760 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $40,927 | $39,391 | $1,536 | - | 26.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,798 | $25,348 | $8,450 | - | 21.6% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $20,760 | $20,760 | - | - | 13.2% | |
| Occupancy | $12,747 | $9,560 | $3,187 | - | 8.1% | |
| Other (as described) | FRANCHISE FEE | $12,022 | $12,022 | - | - | 7.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $11,275 | $8,456 | $2,819 | - | 7.2% | |
| Insurance | $4,715 | $3,536 | $1,179 | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $4,497 | $4,497 | - | - | 2.9% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $3,810 | $2,857 | $953 | - | 2.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $3,625 | $2,719 | $906 | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,156 | $2,367 | $789 | - | 2.0% | |
| All other expenses | $1,828 | $1,595 | $233 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,431 | $1,073 | $358 | - | 0.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,127 | $845 | $282 | - | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $1,007 | $755 | $252 | - | 0.6% | |
| Total | $156,725 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $153,715 spent · pay $58,842 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $44,275 | $33,206 | $11,069 | - | 28.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $40,041 | $38,532 | $1,509 | - | 26.0% | |
| Other (as described) | FRANCHISE FEE | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 9.8% |
| Occupancy | $12,458 | $9,343 | $3,115 | - | 8.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $10,138 | $7,500 | $2,638 | - | 6.6% | |
| Insurance | $7,780 | $5,835 | $1,945 | - | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $7,210 | $7,210 | - | - | 4.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,429 | $3,322 | $1,107 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $3,444 | $2,583 | $861 | - | 2.2% |
| All other expenses | $2,631 | $2,190 | $441 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,343 | $1,757 | $586 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE FEES | $1,727 | $1,295 | $432 | - | 1.1% |
| Office expenses | $1,359 | $1,019 | $340 | - | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $880 | $660 | $220 | - | 0.6% | |
| Total | $153,715 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $132,384 spent · pay $38,237 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $40,042 | $38,534 | $1,508 | - | 30.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $35,477 | $26,608 | $8,869 | - | 26.8% | |
| Occupancy | $15,534 | $11,650 | $3,884 | - | 11.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $11,500 | $11,500 | - | - | 8.7% |
| Other (as described) | FRANCHISE FEE | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | 7.6% |
| Insurance | $7,475 | $5,606 | $1,869 | - | 5.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,760 | $2,070 | $690 | - | 2.1% | |
| All other expenses | $2,420 | $1,849 | $571 | - | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,100 | $1,575 | $525 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,903 | $1,427 | $476 | - | 1.4% |
| Other (as described) | TRAVEL | $1,474 | $1,105 | $369 | - | 1.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $918 | $688 | $230 | - | 0.7% | |
| Office expenses | $781 | $586 | $195 | - | 0.6% | |
| Total | $132,384 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $88,387 spent · pay $22,065 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $32,651 | $31,142 | $1,509 | - | 36.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,786 | $4,946 | $14,840 | - | 22.4% | |
| Occupancy | $12,901 | $9,676 | $3,225 | - | 14.6% | |
| Insurance | $6,137 | $4,603 | $1,534 | - | 6.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TEACHING SUPPLIES & EDUCA | $4,032 | $3,024 | $1,008 | - | 4.6% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $2,698 | $2,023 | $675 | - | 3.1% |
| Office expenses | $2,445 | $1,834 | $611 | - | 2.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,279 | $570 | $1,709 | - | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,569 | $1,177 | $392 | - | 1.8% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,392 | $1,044 | $348 | - | 1.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,227 | $920 | $307 | - | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $771 | $578 | $193 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | REFERENCE MATERIALS | $499 | $374 | $125 | - | 0.6% |
| Total | $88,387 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $56,086 spent · pay $640 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $27,291 | $26,746 | $545 | - | 48.7% | |
| Occupancy | $10,792 | $8,094 | $2,698 | - | 19.2% | |
| Insurance | $4,522 | $3,391 | $1,131 | - | 8.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TEACHING SUPPLIES & EDUCA | $4,361 | $3,271 | $1,090 | - | 7.8% |
| All other expenses | $1,719 | $1,288 | $431 | - | 3.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,697 | $1,273 | $424 | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $1,477 | $1,108 | $369 | - | 2.6% |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,464 | $1,098 | $366 | - | 2.6% |
| Office expenses | $867 | $650 | $217 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | REFERENCE MATERIALS | $856 | $642 | $214 | - | 1.5% |
| Other salaries and wages | $640 | - | $640 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $400 | $300 | $100 | - | 0.7% | |
| Total | $56,086 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $89,333 spent · pay $1,817 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $78,188 | 87.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $8,908 | 10.0% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $1,817 | 2.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $420 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $89,333 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $112,144 spent · pay $3,812 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $101,609 | 90.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,199 | 5.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $3,812 | 3.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $400 | 0.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $124 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $112,144 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $50,699 spent · pay $3,632 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $43,067 | 84.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $4,000 | 7.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $3,632 | 7.2% | |
| Total | $50,699 | 100% |