Challenged Athletes Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

Catch a rising star (crs): a fitness and mentoring program that helps physically challenged people who have suffered a traumatic injury or been born with a congenital defect to take the first step towards a full, active lifestyle. It is a program designed to give newly injured or new-to-sports people the confidence and support they need to become active again. Caf hosts a series of multi-sport clinics and workshops across the country to introduce athletes of all ages and abilities to sports like running, swimming, cycling, rock climbing, wheelchair basketball, archery, strength conditioning and nutrition. The fun, interactive, non-threatening environment allows aspiring challenged athletes a chance to set and reach sports goals and interact with role model athletes that have similar physical challenges.operation rebound (or) - provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to our troops and veterans of any branch of service and first responders who have suffered permanent physical injuries in the line of duty. Specifically, operation rebound serves injured military and first responders through military medical center physical training program that provides a structured physical training program for active-duty service members who are continuing treatments and recovering from permanent physical injuries at military medical centers. Or hosts sports clinics designed to introduce beginner athletes to various sports such as bicycling, handcycling, running, swimming, basketball and other sports. Or also supports its community through an online forum where participants can stay connected and grow with fellow wounded service members and their families.caf-northeast offers clinics, programs, grants, and community events to individuals with physical disabilities, while also supporting families, encouraging volunteers, and appreciating our supporters. These opportunities not only provide access to sports but also foster a sense of community, allowing individuals to meet others. A variety of sports clinic opportunities are hosted throughout the year in the northeast region to give individuals with a permanent physical disability the opportunity to learn a new sport or improve their skills.caf-norcal offers clinics, programs, grants, and community events to individuals with physical disabilities, while also supporting families, encouraging volunteers, and appreciating our supporters. These opportunities not only provide access to sports but also foster a sense of community, allowing individuals to meet others. A variety of sports clinic opportunities are hosted throughout the year in the greater bay area to give individuals with a permanent physical disability the opportunity to learn a new sport or improve their skills.at caf, we provide inclusive opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities of all ages and ability levels to participate in adaptive sports around the country. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to adaptive sports, our camps and clinics offer a supportive environment for everyone to thrive. Best of all, participation in caf adaptive sports camps and clinics is completely free of charge.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 87.6%; rating input score 88
• Program expense ratio: 81.3%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: $7.11 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 2 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 25
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Fail
  • Conducts field audits: Fail
  • May suspend future funding: Fail
  • Requires financial reports: Pass
  • Conducts site visits: Fail
  • Requires grant agreements: Fail
  • May require repayment: Fail
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -7.5%; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.81; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.16; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.4%; rating input score 28; 28th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4.8% per year; rating input score 100; 38th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6.4% per year; rating input score 100; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 15.4% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings