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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in California.
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $179k | $17k | — | $1k | $203k |
Chief Accounting Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $134k | $14k | — | $13k | $166k |
Chief Marketing Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $131k | $14k | — | $5k | $154k |
Chief Programs Officer 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $139k |
Director of Special Events Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k |
Development Director Norc 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k |
Creative Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k |
Vice President & Founder Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $81k |
Chief Legacy Officer Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $61k |
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Challenged Athletes Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Fell 25%
over 2 years
From $270k in 2022 to $203k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 12%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2024.
- Chief Program Officer pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Challenged Athletes Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Challenged Athletes Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Challenged Athletes Inc received $202,970 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Challenged Athletes Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Challenged Athletes Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Challenged Athletes Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are Challenged Athletes Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Challenged Athletes Inc reported $14.4M in total revenue and $12.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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