K2 Challenge
The annual Krispy Kreme Challenge charity race was held on February 3 2024 with all proceeds donated to the UNC Childrens Hospital Childrens Promise Fund.
K2 Challenge at a glance
In short: K2 Challenge gave $160K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $160K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $160,000
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $160,000
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $160,000
- Total assets
- $149,747
- +7.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who K2 Challenge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was UNC Health Foundation of NC ($160K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How K2 Challenge gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $177K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Health Foundation of NC Chapel Hill, NC | Enhance the care of UNC hospital and make difference in lives of children. | $160,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $149,747 | $287,587 | $276,668 | $160,000 | 1 |
| 2025 | $138,828 | $265,059 | $250,381 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $124,150 | $214,273 | $216,232 | $120,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $126,109 | $198,647 | $172,215 | $92,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $99,677 | $129,521 | $79,430 | $43,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $49,586 | $169,097 | $194,022 | $177,000 | 1 |
About K2 Challenge
Based on IRS filings
K2 Challenge is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $160K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
K2 Challenge's 2026 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Parker Jones
Director - Pr Logistics Sponsors
Logistics Department Leader → Director - Pr Logistics Sponsors, 2026
On filings since 2025
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lakshya Mahajan
Director - It Finance
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Siddharth Maruvada
Director - Merch Logistics Sponsors
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lottie Parker
Sponsorships Head
Sponsorships Department Leader → Sponsorships Head, 2026
On filings since 2025
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sunida Siphanthone
Merchandise Head
Merchandise Department Leader → Merchandise Head, 2026
On filings since 2025
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashika Kamjula
Information Technology Head
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos GarciaHernandez
Fundraising Pre-Race Head
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Salladino
Public Relations Head
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raina McMillian
Logistics Head
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Becht
Logistics Head
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Srujan Ponnapalli
Finance Head
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Anna Doggett (2024–2025) — Director - Sponsors Logistics Merch
- Former: Ashlyn Crocker (2024–2025) — Pr Fundraising Leader
- Former: Bri McMillan (2024–2025) — Director - Pr Logistics Sponsors
- Former: Pranav Kale (2024–2025) — Director - It Finance Fundraising
- Former: Grant Lewison (2025) — Information Technology Leader
- Former: Harsh Surti (2025) — Finance Department Leader
- Former: Matthew Peck (2025) — Logistics Department Leader
- Former: Emma Grace Barnes (2023–2024) — Director of Sponsorships Logistics
- Former: Olive Ann Parker (2023–2024) — Director of Prerace Fundraising
- Former: Shaun Deardorff (2023–2024) — Director of Merchandise & Finance
- Former: Beijul Shah (2024) — Executive Assistant
- Former: Brady Collins (2024) — Merchandise Department Leader
- Former: Hayden Parker (2024) — Finance Department Leader
- Former: Jalen Lucas (2024) — Director of Public Relations
- Former: Joseph Majual (2024) — Sponsorships Department Leader
- Former: Parker Bowman (2024) — Prerace Fundraising Leader
- Former: Andrew Siphanthone (2023) — Director of Sponsorships & Pre-Race
- Former: Anna Hill (2023) — Logistics Department Leader
- Former: Gina Mollica (2023) — Sponsorships Department Leader
- Former: Kunal Saboo (2023) — Department Leader
- Former: Prerana Prabhushankar (2023) — Logistics Department Leader
- Former: Rucheer Dave (2023) — Finance Department Leader
- Former: Simone Smith (2023) — Fundraising Department Leader
- Former: Sydney McCoy (2023) — Director of Fundraising Merchandise & President
- Former: Travis Nguyen (2023) — Director of Finance Logistics
- Former: Connor Bain (2021–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Tatum Kellum (2021–2022) — Executive Assistant
- Former: David Horne (2022) — Director of It
- Former: Megan Cislo (2022) — Director of Public Relations & Merchandise
- Former: Rachel Beall (2022) — Director of Logistics
- Former: Alex Grisham (2021) — Race Director
- Former: Amber Doyle (2021) — Race Director
- Former: Matthew Traenkle (2021) — President
- Former: Taylor Flach (2021) — Race Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about K2 Challenge
How much does K2 Challenge give each year?
K2 Challenge gave $160K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is K2 Challenge?
K2 Challenge reported $150K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $288K.
Where does K2 Challenge operate?
K2 Challenge has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is K2 Challenge's EIN?
K2 Challenge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0718397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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