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Wheaton Academy Institute

  • West Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since June 2016
  • EIN: 47-4967070

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$278k (2024)

Expenses
$408k (2024)

Total Assets
$271k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$406k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,752
Expenses
$408,491
Net Income
-$130,739
Net Assets
-$134,874
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $277,752
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $196,399
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $271,337
Total Liabilities $406,211
Net Assets -$134,874
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Grant (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Torres (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Strzalka (Executive Director Wai) $0 $153,803 $38,341
Dave Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Karlson (Coo/Cfo) $0 $175,194 $72,170
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990
Filed on June 11, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,411
Expenses
$436,674
Net Income
-$69,263
Net Assets
-$4,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,815
20.1%
Program Services $293,596
79.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $241,063
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,265
Total Liabilities $89,400
Net Assets -$4,135
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Grant (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Torres (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Strzalka (Executive Director Wai) $0 $149,285 $32,468
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Karlson (Coo/Cfo) $0 $167,554 $51,160
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990
Filed on June 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,282
Expenses
$375,610
Net Income
$1,672
Net Assets
$65,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,130
33.2%
Program Services $252,152
66.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,322
51.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,158
Total Liabilities $73,030
Net Assets $65,128
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Phil Strzalka (Executive Director Of Wai) $0 $95,211 $16,690
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Grant (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Fritz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mac Airhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Karlson (Coo/Cfo) $0 $162,384 $38,728
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990
Filed on June 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$535,929
Expenses
$300,411
Net Income
$235,518
Net Assets
$63,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $353,115
65.9%
Program Services $182,814
34.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $179,021
59.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,120
Total Liabilities $43,664
Net Assets $63,456
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Eugene Frost (Executive Director Wai & Waf) $0 $137,239 $22,507
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Grant (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Fritz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mac Airhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Karlson (Coo/Cfo) $0 $153,725 $45,691
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990
Filed on June 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,481
Expenses
$391,261
Net Income
-$95,780
Net Assets
-$172,062
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $295,481
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,761
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $190,595
48.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,107
Total Liabilities $199,169
Net Assets -$172,062
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Benjamin Euler (Coo & Sei Director (Part Year)) $78,623 $0 $15,119
Dr Eugene Frost (Executive Director Wai & Waf) $0 $185,143 $26,870
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Td Decker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Fritz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mac Airhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Grant (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,026,991
Expenses
$972,815
Net Income
$54,176
Net Assets
-$76,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300
0.0%
Program Services $1,026,691
100.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,371
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $163,545
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $933
Total Liabilities $77,215
Net Assets -$76,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Benjamin Euler (Coo & Sei Director) $122,800 $0 $16,585
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Td Decker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Fritz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eugene Frost (Executive Director Wai & Waf) $0 $188,139 $24,416
Steve Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mac Airhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 10, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,160,881
Expenses
$1,146,492
Net Income
$14,389
Net Assets
-$130,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,160,881
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,054
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,413
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $594
Total Liabilities $131,052
Net Assets -$130,458
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Benjamin Euler (Wanet Director) $94,436 $0 $13,618
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
T D Decker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Fritz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mac Airhart (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,525,627
Expenses
$1,558,637
Net Income
-$33,010
Net Assets
-$144,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,525,627
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $190,567
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $430,678
27.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,229
Total Liabilities $221,076
Net Assets -$144,847

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,892,374
Expenses
$2,004,211
Net Income
-$111,837
Net Assets
-$111,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,892,374
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,738
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $525,269
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $171,465
Total Liabilities $283,302
Net Assets -$111,837

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Doug Franklin (President) $0 $0
Don Adams (Vice President) $0 $0
T D Decker (Secretary) $0 $0
Steve Pearson (Director) $0 $0
Mac Airhart (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 21, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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