Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties
The organization is a living memorial dedicated to educating students in science, mathematics and engineering.
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties at a glance
- Total assets
- $62,355
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $155,858
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $162,820
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Mentoring Service of Niagara Lockport, NY | After School STEM PR | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,355 | $155,858 | $162,820 | — | — | $3 |
| 2023 | $80,328 | $147,596 | $177,331 | — | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $116,646 | $123,776 | $165,368 | — | — | $2 |
| 2021 | $173,341 | $144,577 | $159,794 | — | — | $15 |
| 2020 | $259,235 | $120,019 | $156,725 | $12,000 | 1 | $50 |
About Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties
Based on IRS filings
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lockport, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62K in total assets. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties is led by Steven Cotten, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Cotten
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian D. Rusk
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tucker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Vasko
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Franco
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Wager
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moran
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica McCarthy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schian
Executive Di
Secretary → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $25K (2024)
Patrick W. Schrader
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kathy M. Michaels (2020–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Paul Krupinski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tito A. Rodriguez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristin Reetz (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Katie Badura (2023) — Director
- Former: Vincent Davis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Michael Schian (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties
How large is Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties?
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties reported $62K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $156K.
What is Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties?
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lockport, NY. It holds $62K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties operate?
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties has awarded grants in New York.
What is Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties's EIN?
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4596844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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