Challenge Discovery Projects, Inc. General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Challenge Discovery Projects, Inc. Address 1503 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 211 Richmond, VA 23229 Phone 804 282-9100 Fax 804 282-3266 Web Site www.challengediscoveryprojects.org/ Facebook facebook.com/ Twitter @ At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1980 Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity 1
Statements & Search Criteria Mission Challenge Discovery Projects is committed to improving the emotional health and well-being of at-risk children and their families in Greater Richmond through programs that promote self-worth and positive, healthy relationships. Background Challenge Discovery Projects, a Virginia-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was founded in 1980. Challenge Discovery Projects supports its mission by providing school-based and community programs for at-risk youth that address emotional health, bullying, violence, and substance abuse. Impact Challenge Discovery Projects is committed to improving the emotional health and well being of at-risk children and their families in the Greater Richmond area. Challenge Discovery Projects supports its mission by providing school-based and community programs for youth that address emotional health, bullying, violence, and substance abuse. In addition, Challenge Discovery Projects offers emotional health, family support and substance abuse counseling to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our services are provided regardless of a client s ability to pay. We serve over 1,600 youth and adults annually and have served over 31,000 people since 1980.Say It With HeartSay It With Heart is a school-based bullying and violence prevention program designed for grade K-12 that encourages healthy self-image, effective communication and positive relationships within the school community. The Say It With Heart program places trained instructors in schools where they teach interpersonal skills to students. Say It With Heart also works with parents and teachers to support respectful means of communicating and resolving conflicts with children. Virginia Health Center Virginia Health Center is an adolescent substance abuse outpatient clinic located in Richmond s East End. The Virginia Health Center provides counseling services for at-risk youth and families. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Counseling Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Counseling Services (DHHCCS) began with the concept of providing comprehensive outpatient emotional health services, accessible to persons who are deaf/hard of hearing and their families. The licensed program has been administered since 1981 by Challenge Discovery Projects. Professionals are trained in the psychosocial aspects of deafness and are fluent in American Sign Language. Needs Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Richmond, City Ashland Chesterfield County Goochland County Hanover County Henrico County Powhatan County Service Categories Children's and Youth Services Youth Development Programs Youth Development Programs 2
Programs Programs Say It With Heart Description Say It With Heart is a school-based bullying prevention program designed for grades k-12. The program encourages positive self-image, respectful communication, healthy relationships and strong connections in the school community. Say it With Heart places trained instructors in schools where they teach interpersonal skills to students, teachers, and parents. In addition to its work with youth, Say it With Heart also supports parent and teacher education to foster respectful and responsible means of communicating and resolving conflicts with children. Budget $0.00 Virginia Health Center Description Virginia Health Center is an adolescent substance abuse outpatient clinic located in Richmond s East End. Virginian Health Center provides counseling services for at-risk youth and families who face a multitude of challenges including substance abuse and emotional health issues. Additional services include parenting skills, conflict resolution and anger management training. Budget $0.00 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Counseling Services Description Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Counseling Services is staffed with counselors who are fluent in American Sign Language. These specialized therapist provide counseling services to those who are deaf or hard-ofhearing and are dealing with emotional health and/or substance abuse issues. Budget $0.00 3
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Dan Niccolucci Company Affiliation Niccolucci Consulting Term July 2018 to June 2019 Email dniccolucci@gmail.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Jennifer Anderson Genworth Voting Mr. Charles Aquino Architect Voting Mrs.. Anna Aquino Botanica, Inc. Voting Mr. Al Bowers Bowers Corporation Voting Mr. Travis Bowers Bowers Corporation Voting Mrs. Linda Bradford Retired Voting Mr. Jasmonn Coleman University of Richmond Voting Mr. Christian Dundas Prudential Voting Mr. Maynard Grizzard The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Voting Mrs. Anne T. Hines Thomas-Hines Inc. Voting Mr. Mitchell W. Holmes Ricoh U.S. Voting Mr. William T. Holmes St. Paul's College-retired Voting Mr. Ron Lanier Retired Voting Mr. Dan Niccolucci Niccolucci Consulting Voting Mrs. Renee Polhemus Retired Voting Mr. Tony Ryland Kings Dominion Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 5 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 11 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 11 Female 5 Unspecified 0 4
Governance Board Term Lengths 0 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100 Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 97 Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 5
Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Sept 1980 Email Daniel R. Stembridge M.P.A. danstembridge@challengediscoveryprojects.org Experience Mr. Stembridge has been the Executive Director for Challenge Discovery Projects since its inception in 1980. He has a B.A. from the University of Richmond and a Master s of Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr. Stembridge has over 35 years of experience in grants management and administrative services for nonprofit organizations. Co-CEO Co-CEO Term Start Sept 1980 Email Dr. Dennis L. Hawley dennis.hawley@att.net Experience Dr. Hawley has been the Clinical Director for Challenge Discovery Projects since its inception in 1980. Dr. Hawley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience in psychotherapy and organizational consultation. He is a past president of the Board of Health Professionals and Social Workers. Senior Staff Name Denise Barnes B.A. Emmett Jones Ph.D. Stephanie LaCroix L.C.S.W. Curtis Lee B.A., Q.M.H.P. Title Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 0 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 0 Plans Organization has a Strategic Plan? Collaborations Challenge Discovery Projects relies strongly on its relationship with Community in Schools, Richmond Public Schools, 21st Century, the Richmond School Board and school administrators. It also has strong relationships 6
with faith based and public agencies to promote comprehensive services and coordination of care. These agencies include the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, East End Family Resource Center, East End Partnership with Families, Community Hospital, St. Stephen s Church and the 13th District Juvenile Justice System. Awards Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year Certificate of Appreciation School Board of the City of Richmond 2008 7
Financials Fiscal Year July Fiscal Year 2018 Projected Revenue $1,019,100.00 Projected Expenses $1,019,100.00 Endowment Value 0 Percentage (if selected) 0% s Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $1,012,195 $992,445 $1,063,385 Total Expenses $953,538 $1,013,007 $1,041,838 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation -- $405,985 $455,985 Contributions Government Contributions $424,700 $424,700 $435,951 Federal -- -- -- State -- $424,700 -- Local $424,700 -- $435,951 Unspecified -- -- -- Individual Contributions $467,199 $43,639 $58,066 Indirect Public Support $5,166 $5,036 -- Earned Revenue $43,588 $50,587 $53,044 Investment Income, Net of Losses -- -- -- Membership Dues -- -- -- Special Events $46,314 $35,609 $34,003 Revenue In-Kind $25,098 $24,930 $24,786 Other $130 $1,959 $1,550 8
Expense Allocation Program Expense $754,766 $630,201 $886,705 Administration Expense $137,384 $193,530 $155,133 Fundraising Expense $61,388 $189,276 $0 Payments to Affiliates -- -- -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 1.06 0.98 1.02 Program Expense/Total Expenses 79% 62% 85% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 7% 21% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $90,033 $51,831 $72,137 Current Assets $88,786 $48,699 $65,296 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $12,094 $32,548 $32,292 Total Net Assets $77,939 $19,283 $39,845 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 7.34 1.50 2.02 Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Yes Campaign Purpose Relocate our headquarters to 2405 Jefferson Avenue and make significant renovations to the facility. Goal 0 Dates June 2017 to May 2018 State Charitable Solicitaions Permit Permit? Yes Nov 2014 Comments Foundation Comments and audit prepared by Keiter, Stephens, Hurst, Gary & Shreaves, P.C.Financial information provided by audit. 9
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