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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1428296

WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30341

Financials

$254K$231K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$253,590$231,073$22,517$40,518$0$40,518
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$146,916
Program service revenue
$106,674
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,350
Travel
$104,284
Program services (functional)
$221,738
Management and general (functional)
$9,335

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,001
Total assets, end of year
$40,518
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$40,518
Net assets without donor restrictions
$40,518
Gross receipts
$253,590
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
GA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE FORTENBERRYCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DONALD KEENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY HALLIGANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS HANKSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GRADY SAUNDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GINA KRIEGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAURA LAMPRONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4183 LONGVIEW DR, ATLANTA, GA 30341-1563
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
AMY HALLIGAN, 4183 LONGVIEW DR, ATLANTA, GA 30341
Signed the 990
AMY HALLIGAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(404) 213-3064
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACADEMY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE STUDENTS OF THE DUNWOODY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND MARKETING. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TAUGHT IN SUBJECTS INCLUDING PERSONAL FINANCE, MARKETING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CORPORATE FINANCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACADEMY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE STUDENTS OF THE DUNWOODY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND MARKETING. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TAUGHT IN SUBJECTS INCLUDING PERSONAL FINANCE, MARKETING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CORPORATE FINANCE. A MAJOR FINANCIAL ROLE IS THE CLASS SENIOR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY. THE STUDENTS MEET WITH EXECUTIVES OF OVER TWENTY CORPORATIONS IN NEW YORK INCLUDING GOLDMAN SACHS, THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, NASDAQ, MORGAN STANLEY, NFL, MLB AND NHL, AMAZON, GOOGLE, LINKEDIN AND MICROSOFT. THE STUDENTS GET TO MEET WITH THESE EXECUTIVES AND DISCUSS CAREER DECISIONS AND OPTIONS. THEY ALSO TOUR NUMEROUS OF THE NEW YORK CITY ATTRACTIONS. THE STUDENTS EARN MONEY FOR THEIR TRIP AND PAY FOR THE TRIP INTO THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACCOUNT. EXPENSES FOR THE TRIP ARE PAID FROM THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACCOUNT. DONATIONS TO THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACCOUNT ALSO HELP PAY FOR CLASSROOM EXPENSES, ADVISORY BOARD MEETING EXPENSES, AND STUDENT PRIZES FOR MULTIPLE CLASS COMPETITIONS.
    Expenses $136,052
  • IN 2024, THE CAT SHACK WAS ESTABLISHED. STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE (SBE), IN WHICH STUDENTS PLAN, DESIGN, ORDER, PRICE, MARKET, AND SELL PRODUCTS TO THE SCHOOL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO OFFER STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND SOFT SKILLS BY ACTIVELY MANAGING A BUSINESS.
    Expenses $85,686 · revenue $106,674

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
86-1428296
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,518
Income (IRS master file)
$253,590

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$253,590$231,073$40,518XML

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 86-1428296).

Questions about WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC

What is the EIN of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC is 86-1428296.
Is WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC 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 WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY HALLIGAN.
Who are the officers and directors of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $253,590, expenses of $231,073 and total assets of $40,518 at year end.

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