Adult & Teen Challenge USA
Adult & teen challenge exists to evangelize and disciple teens and adults, trapped in addiction, through the gospel of jesus christ. As the most successful, residential, long term restoration ministry in the world, adult & teen challenge continues to build on its 60+ year ministry by serving those in need regardless of race, religion, color, or ethnicity. The national office exists to provide strategic leadership while functioning as a visionary resource agency for adult & teen challenge centers in the usa our goal is to help adult & teen challenge centers accomplish their mission or recovery services, evangelism and discipleship for people with life controlling problems.
Adult & Teen Challenge USA at a glance
In short: Adult & Teen Challenge USA gave $57K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- -18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,500
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,301,523
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Adult & Teen Challenge USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Adult and Teen Challenge ($20K). Together the top 4 received $42K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Adult & Teen Challenge USA gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2025) to $165K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Adult and Teen Challenge Syracuse, NY | To Support Center During Time of Transition | $20,000 |
| San Diego County Teen Challenge San Diego, CA | Scholarship for Student in Program | $7,500 |
| Central Oregon Men's Center Bend, OR | Scholarship for Student in Program | $7,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| 180 Ministries Englewood, CO | Scholarship for Center to Receive Kitchen Equipment | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,301,523 | $2,549,427 | $2,548,637 | $57,000 | 6 | $52,074 |
| 2024 | $3,158,906 | $3,102,738 | $2,623,040 | $70,000 | 7 | $42,385 |
| 2023 | $2,618,739 | $2,899,819 | $3,282,367 | $77,500 | 8 | $41,971 |
| 2022 | $2,934,591 | $2,608,533 | $2,609,924 | $107,542 | 4 | $34,466 |
| 2021 | $2,976,317 | $2,654,801 | $2,313,034 | $164,915 | 16 | $52,059 |
| 2020 | $2,775,748 | $880,233 | $779,754 | — | — | $18,599 |
About Adult & Teen Challenge USA
Based on IRS filings
Adult & Teen Challenge USA is a public charity, based in Ozark, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $52K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adult & Teen Challenge USA is led by Gary Blackard, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Blackard
President
President → President & CEO, 2021
President & CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $117K (2025)
Juan Cruz
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Paulson
Director
N Central Re → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Phillips
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Eckels
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilfredo Dejesus
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brice Maddock
Southeast Regional Representative
Se Regional → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Southeast Regional Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hodges
Northwest Representative
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Northwest Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Ruiz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Bentley
Gulf Regional Representative
Gulf Regiona → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Gulf Regional Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Thomas
South Central Representative
S Central Re → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → South Central Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rossi
Treasurer
Interim Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Zello
Northeast Representative
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Northeast Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Gengler
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Papit
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bonzelaar
Great Lakes Representative
Board Member → Great Lakes Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Truszinski
Northcentral Representative
Board Member → Northcentral Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jeff Richards (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Wilfredo De Jesus (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Malcolm Burleigh (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Rose (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Vagle (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Trader (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ava Oleson (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Jerry Ireland (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Snow Peabody (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Tappero (2020) — Nw Reg Representative
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $117K, to Gary Blackard (President).
Frequently asked questions about Adult & Teen Challenge USA
How much does Adult & Teen Challenge USA give each year?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA gave $57K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is Adult & Teen Challenge USA's typical grant size?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Adult & Teen Challenge USA give grants?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (13%) and Oregon (13%).
Does Adult & Teen Challenge USA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Adult & Teen Challenge USA's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Student in Program" (4 grants).
Who are Adult & Teen Challenge USA's largest grantees?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA's largest 2025 grantees include New York Adult and Teen Challenge ($20,000), San Diego County Teen Challenge ($7,500) and Central Oregon Men's Center ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Adult & Teen Challenge USA?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Adult & Teen Challenge USA's EIN?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1353323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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