Challenged Athletes Inc
It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics.the Challenged Athletes foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.
Challenged Athletes Inc at a glance
In short: Challenged Athletes Inc reported $184K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $183,815 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +40.4% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $38,727,026
- +11.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $12,831,092
- -10.8% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $126,812
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $13,794,130
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
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Who Challenged Athletes Inc funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $337K (2020). In 2026 it reported $184K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,727,026 | $12,831,092 | $13,794,130 | $183,815 | Total only | $126,812 |
| 2025 | $34,608,812 | $14,382,753 | $12,753,703 | $130,900 | Total only | $134,373 |
| 2024 | $32,724,882 | $16,660,187 | $15,094,719 | $203,325 | Total only | $82,301 |
| 2023 | $27,806,351 | $12,862,581 | $13,437,328 | $200,278 | Total only | $19,831 |
| 2022 | $27,108,988 | $15,136,536 | $12,674,962 | $301,200 | Total only | $14,646 |
| 2021 | $23,814,456 | $10,673,315 | $9,115,347 | $5,219 | 1 | $33,822 |
| 2020 | $17,058,450 | $12,850,262 | $11,247,604 | $336,593 | Total only | $285,072 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Challenged Athletes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Challenged Athletes Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $38.7M in total assets. In 2026, it reported $184K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $127K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Challenged Athletes Inc is led by Kristine Entwistle, Chief Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 24 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kristine Entwistle
Chief Executive Director
Chief Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $187K (2026)
Jeffrey Essakow
President & Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Babbitt
Vice President & Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $62K (2026)
Virginia Tinley
Chief Legacy Officer
Executive Director → Chief Legacy Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$160K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Lorraine Hall
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Accounting Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $142K (2026)
Patrick Lawrence
Chief Programs Officer
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $134K (2026)
Adam Klipper
Senior Directory Ne Region
New on the 2026 filing
45 hrs/week
$156K (2026)
Danielle Simmons
Chief of Marketing
New on the 2026 filing
45 hrs/week
$143K (2026)
Jeff Holbrook Termed
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2026 filing
45 hrs/week
$211K (2026)
Lauren Friedman Termed
Chief People Officer
New on the 2026 filing
45 hrs/week
$154K (2026)
Alan Shanken
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jochim
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Samson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Roeper
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Jacobs
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Kozlowski
Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Stackman
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Swan Paik
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tabi King
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Gabriel
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pizzi
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lotte Toftdahl
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Ludwig
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Quarles
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Kara Sterner (2023–2025) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Susan Butler (2023–2025) — Development Director Norc
- Former: Cat Ellis (2025) — Creative Director
- Former: Heidi Wiggins (2025) — Director of Special Events
- Former: Doug Olson (2020–2024) — Senior Director of Ne Region
- Former: Chad Merriweather (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Jd Douglas (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Nancy Reynolds (2020–2023) — Senior Director of Events
- Former: Jennifer Skeesick (2021–2023) — Idaho Regional Director
- Former: Dan Otto (2023) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Laura Stein (2020–2022) — Director of Marketing
- Former: Julie Franklin (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Lotte Moore (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Chad Jerdee (2020) — Member
- Former: Robert Kaplan (2020) — Member
- Former: Tommy Knapp (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $211K, to Jeff Holbrook Termed 1225 (Chief Development Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Challenged Athletes Inc
How much does Challenged Athletes Inc give each year?
Challenged Athletes Inc reported $184K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $131K in grants paid.
How large is Challenged Athletes Inc?
Challenged Athletes Inc reported $38.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.8M.
What is Challenged Athletes Inc?
Challenged Athletes Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $38.7M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Challenged Athletes Inc operate?
Challenged Athletes Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Challenged Athletes Inc's EIN?
Challenged Athletes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0739596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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