The Challenge Foundation
Historical FunderTigard, Oregon · EIN 58-1817816 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 PRESTON ROAD 267, PLANO TX 75093 |
| Phone | 9728673265 |
| Form and materials | REVIEW THE GRANTMAKING GUIDELINES ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO FIXED DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young American's Foundation | Reston, VA | National student conference | $350,000 |
| Center for Rights of Abused Children | Phoenix, AZ | Support ongoing efforts for foster children | $250,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | New York, NY | Upcoming films, intern program | $200,000 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | Esa programs | $150,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Projects with the center for education policy | $125,000 |
| Center for American Rights | Chicago, IL | School choice expansion, censorship | $100,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Parental rights, academic transparency, etc. | $100,000 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union | Mount Vernon, VA | Revitalization of exhibits | $100,000 |
| Parents for Educational Freedom in Nc (Pefnc) | Raleigh, NC | Expanding school choice & scholarships | $100,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Pasadena, CA | Support of educational outreach programs | $70,000 |
| Carolina Can | Washington, DC | Outreach programs | $50,000 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | Portland, OR | Children's scholarship program | $50,000 |
| YMCA Camp Collins | Gresham, OR | Summer camp scholarships | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,685,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,735,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,745,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103856
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1817816
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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