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CHAD VARGA MINISTRIES INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 462713395 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.chadvarga.com
revenue
$35K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$-455
employees
1
volunteers
120
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND EQUIP TEENS IN BECOMING INDIVIDUALS OF CHARACTER THROUGH VALUE BASED SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, SERVICES AND EVENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Chad Varga Ministries delivers school assembly programs, corporate keynotes, and professional development seminars focused on resilience, character, and overcoming adversity. Drawing from a personal story of rising from abuse and neglect to a professional basketball career, the organization serves students, educators, and business leaders across the United States and internationally. Its approach combines storytelling with educational resources to inspire behavioral and mindset change.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

BOUNCE Book and Curriculum
Educational program including the book "BOUNCE: Down is Inevitable, Up is a Choice," accompanied by a teacher activity guide and student journal aligned with Common Core standards for grades 5-8
Bounce Experience
School assembly program that uses Chad Varga's personal story of overcoming abuse, addiction, and neglect to teach students about resilience, character, and rising above adversity
Corporate Keynotes
Keynote speeches for Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes focused on resiliency, perseverance, and achieving goals
Professional Development
Seminars for educators that provide insight on connecting with students and reigniting passion for teaching through lessons on purpose and perseverance
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Motivational & Leadership Keynote Speaking 5 activities
    • Deliver motivational speaking programs nationally and internationally
      Has delivered speaking programs to over 4 million people across all 50 U.S. states and four continents, focusing on resilience and personal development.
    • Deliver motivational speaking programs nationally and internationally
      Has delivered speaking programs to over 4 million people across all 50 U.S. states and four continents, including large-scale events such as the National FFA Organization's “Living the Legacy” National Convention with 52,000 attendees.
    • Present at large-scale national youth events
      Delivered keynote speeches at major national gatherings, including the National FFA Organization's "Living the Legacy" National Convention to an audience of 52,000 attendees.
    • Present at large-scale national youth events
      Delivered keynote speeches at major national gatherings, including the National FFA Organization's “Living the Legacy” National Convention to an audience of 52,000 attendees.
    • Public Speaking Engagements
      Delivers motivational speaking programs to large audiences, having reached over 4 million people across all 50 U.S. states and 4 continents, including specific events like the National FFA Organization's convention.
  • Religious-Themed Book and Cookbook Publishing 4 activities
    • Author and publish books for youth and educational audiences
      Has authored and published two books: "BOUNCE: Down Is Inevitable, Up Is A Choice" and "If You Only Knew," used as foundational content for educational and speaking programs.
    • Author and publish books for youth and educational audiences
      Has authored two books—“BOUNCE: Down Is Inevitable, Up Is A Choice” and “If You Only Knew”—used as foundational content for speaking programs and educational materials.
    • Author and publish books for youth and educational audiences
      Has authored two books—“BOUNCE: Down Is Inevitable, Up Is A Choice” and “If You Only Knew”—used as foundational content for their educational and speaking programs.
    • Book Authorship
      Authored and published two books: "BOUNCE: Down Is Inevitable, Up Is A Choice" and "If You Only Knew."
  • Guided Reading Intervention Programs 4 activities
    • Develop educational resources aligned with academic standards
      Creates educator activity guides that align with National Common Core Standards for Reading and Language Arts for Grades 5-8, supporting classroom integration of the organization's content.
    • Develop educational resources aligned with academic standards
      Creates educator activity guides that align with National Common Core Standards for Reading and Language Arts for Grades 5-8, supporting classroom integration of their content.
    • Develop educational resources aligned with academic standards
      Creates educator activity guides that align with National Common Core Standards for Reading and Language Arts for Grades 5-8, supporting classroom integration of their content.
    • Educational Resource Development
      Develops educator activity guides aligned with National Common Core Standards for Reading and Language Arts for Grades 5-8, and distributes student journals with reflective assignments and pacing guides for educators.
  • Early Childhood Literacy Resource Provision 3 activities
    • Distribute student journals and educator support materials
      Provides student journals with 41 reflective assignments based on the book Bounce, along with a downloadable pacing guide to support educators in implementing the curriculum.
    • Distribute student journals and educator support materials
      Provides student journals containing 41 reflective assignments based on the book Bounce, along with a downloadable pacing guide to support educators in implementing the curriculum.
    • Distribute student journals and educator support materials
      Provides student journals with 41 reflective assignments based on the book Bounce, along with a downloadable pacing guide to support educators in implementing the curriculum.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$35K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$132K
Cash$34K
Investments$0
Liabilities$132K
Net assets$-455
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHAD VARGA 50 $1
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • National FFA Organization Partner — Delivered a speech at their "Living the Legacy" National Convention.
  • National FFA Organization Partner — Delivered a speech to 52,000 FFA members at their national convention.
  • award-winning educators Partner — Collaborates with award-winning educators to develop the Bounce Educator Activity Guide