Nonprofit · EIN 82-3047978
WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | – | $272,419 | – | $1,725 | $421,500 | -$419,775 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $99,830 | $127,299 | -$27,469 | $1,643 | $149,000 | -$147,357 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $44,968 | $147,429 | -$102,461 | $29,112 | $149,000 | -$119,888 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $952
- Other expenses
- $271,467
- Program services (functional)
- $267,372
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,644
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,725
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $421,500
- Net assets, end of year
- -$419,775
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,725
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY M SCHILZ | CHAIRMAN | 15 | $0 |
| JON BUTZON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDERS LONNBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SUNNY VARKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK WYATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| AJAY SKUKLA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TRACI LITTLE-ALSHAALI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY M SCHILZ | CEO | 12 | $0 |
| JON BUTZON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDERS LONNBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SUNNY VARKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK WYATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SKARDON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL NOBLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DINA STOREY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RAYA BIDSHAHRI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY GROWDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| YASAR JARRAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MEKA CHILDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY M SCHILZ | CEO | 10 | $0 |
| JON BUTZON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TRACI LITTLE- ALASHAALI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ANDERS LONNBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SUNNY VARKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK WYATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 155 RIVERPLACE UNIT 306, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2588
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 155 Riverplace Unit 305, Greenville SC 29601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Jeffrey M Schilz, 155 Riverplace Unit 305, Greenville SC 29601
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JEFFREY M SCHILZ, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (803) 767-4488
- Return prepared by
- MICHAEL PLYLER TAX & BUSINESS CONSULTING
Mission
WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS IS A FREE, REAL TIME, ONLINE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM PARTNERING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD. THE PROJECT ENABLES STUDENTS TO ESTABLISH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, WHILE LEARNING TOGETHER VALUABLE SKILLS ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE A REAL TIME EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN PARTNERING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES WITH SIMILAR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $267,372
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3047978
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,725
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | $272,419 | $1,725 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $99,830 | $127,299 | $1,643 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $44,968 | $147,429 | $29,112 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jeffrey M Schilz | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-3047978).
Questions about WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION is 82-3047978.
- Is WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Jeffrey M Schilz.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
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