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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3809035

WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · AURORA, IL 60502

Financials

$3.2M$3.2M2022$3.9M$3.6M2023$4M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$4,023,945$3,870,420$153,525$6,386,111$3,555,082$2,831,029
July 31, 2024990$3,926,252$3,645,176$281,076$4,421,354$1,814,082$2,607,272
July 31, 2023990$3,191,485$3,196,816-$5,331$4,348,595$2,010,109$2,338,486
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$141,572
of which government grants
$122,372
Program service revenue
$3,645,124
Investment income
$22,795
Net rental income
$147,106
Net income from fundraising events
$60,882
Other revenue
$214,454

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,002
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$185,668
Other salaries and wages
$593,689
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$875,467
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$551,788
Travel
$5,346
Depreciation
$108,287
Program services (functional)
$3,607,996
Management and general (functional)
$262,424

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,421,354
Total assets, end of year
$6,386,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,555,082
Net assets, end of year
$2,831,029
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,146,682
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,831,029
Gross receipts
$4,043,342
Employees
47
Volunteers
1,160
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
IL

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA MCCLELLANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$125,000
DUNCAN WARDWIZARDS BASKETBALL
Trustee or director
1$46,250
LARRY GENTILEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$500
DOUG ATKINSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN DORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RAYMOND MAKOWKSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH BARTZENRECREATIONAL BASKETBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
RICH JANORDUCKS TRAVEL BASEBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
SAM SALERNOPUBLIC RELATIONS
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNA KOOIAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
CASSANDRA DUNNSPIKES SOFTBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA MCCLELLANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$123,000
DUNCAN WARDWIZARDS BASKETBALL
Trustee or director
1$60,750
LARRY GENTILEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$698
DOUG ATKINSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN DORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RAYMOND MAKOWKSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH BARTZENRECREATIONAL BASKETBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK HELLENTHALRECREATIONAL BASEBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
RICH JANORDUCKS TRAVEL BASEBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
SAM SALERNOPUBLIC RELATIONS
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNA KOOIAT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
CASSANDRA DUNNSPIKES SOFTBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA MCCLELLANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$118,447
DUNCAN WARDWIZARDS / COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL
Trustee or director
1$50,715
DON EVANSFLAG FOOTBALL
Trustee or director
1$5,875
LARRY GENTILEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DOUG ATKINSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN DORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RAYMOND MAKOWKSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH BARTZENRECREATIONAL BASKETBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK PASQUALINISPIKES SOFTBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
RICH JANORDUCKS TRAVEL BASEBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
RICH VINECOMPETITIVE BASEBALL/FALL BASEBALL
Trustee or director
1$0
SAM SALERNOFALL SOFTBALL/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM MORIARTYCROSSTOWN BASEBALL
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2323 LIBERTY ST, AURORA, IL 60502-9440
In care of
% MICHAEL A WOJCIK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA MCCELLAN, 2323 LIBERTY STREET, AURORA, IL 60502
Signed the 990
LISA MCCLELLAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(630) 978-2855
Return prepared by
SIKICH LLC

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SOCCER - PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, TRAVEL, ADULT LEAGUES, CAMPS AND CLINICSWAA SOCCER PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY TRAVEL SOCCER, CONTINUE TO GROW AND THRIVE. THIS YEAR, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 2,500 REGISTRANTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCCER. WAA SUPPORTS ITS ATHLETES BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, UNIFORMS, COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS, REFEREES, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE PARTICIPANTS RANGING FROM 18 MONTHS OLD THROUGH 80 YEARS OF AGE, REFLECTING OUR COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN THE SPORT. THE WAA SPORTS CENTER, LOCATED AT 2323 LIBERTY STREET AND OWNED AND OPERATED BY WAA, SERVES AS THE HUB FOR ALL INDOOR SOCCER PROGRAMMING, TRAINING SESSIONS, AND LEAGUES, IN ADDITION TO HOSTING A VARIETY OF OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THE FACILITY FEATURES STATE-OF-THE-ART TURF WITH SAND INFILL THAT IS CLEAN, SAFE, AND DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PLAYER PERFORMANCE. IN 2025, WAA COMPLETED AN EXPANSION PROJECT THAT INCLUDED THE ADDITION OF AN OUTDOOR, LIGHTED ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD, AND INDOOR WORKOUT SPACE, WHICH WILL FURTHER BENEFIT ALL PARTICIPANTS. TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE SCHEDULING AND SUPPORT FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS, WAA STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES OPEN TO PARTNERSHIP. WAA ALSO OFFERS CLINICS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF COACHES AND REFEREES. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ITS PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGE GROUPS FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULT LEAGUES WHILE EXPANDING SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS AND ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $1,585,228 · grants $37,775 · revenue $1,666,086
  • BASEBALL - RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE LEAGUES, TRAINING AND CAMPS, TRAVEL BASEBALL AND ADVANCED TRAINING, CAMPS AND CLINICS.WAA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,400 REGISTRANTS BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN BASEBALL. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ALL BASEBALL PROGRAMS BY SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, COACHES AND TRAINERS, UMPIRES, UNIFORMS, AWARDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT. WAA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN ITS RECREATIONAL BASEBALL PROGRAM THROUGH COACH EDUCATION, ENHANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND DISCOUNTED PARTICIPATION FEES TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR FAMILIES. WAA OWNS AND OPERATES THE WAA SPORTS CENTER, LOCATED AT 2323 LIBERTY STREET IN AURORA, ILLINOIS. THE FACILITY IS USED FOR SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING, INFIELD DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUTS, AND OPEN PARTICIPANT USAGE. TO SUPPORT SCHEDULING COORDINATION AND LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, WAA STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS. IN ADDITION, WAA OPERATED A DEDICATED INDOOR TRAINING CENTER AT 657 WOLVERINE DRIVE, ADJACENT TO THE WAA SPORTS CENTER, SERVING BOTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES A POSITIVE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO WAA PARTICIPANTS. THIS FACILITY WAS CLOSED IN JUNE 2025 AS WAA EMBARKED ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 15,000 SQUARE-FOOT BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER. THE NEW FACILITY WAS COMPLETED AND OPEN FOR WAA PLAYERS AND TEAMS IN NOVEMBER 2025 SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $728,616 · grants $1,518 · revenue $765,781
  • BASKETBALL - RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, TRAINING AND CAMPS, TRAVEL BASKETBALL AND ADVANCED TRAINING AND CAMPSWAA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 2,000 YOUTH THROUGH ITS GROWING BASKETBALL PROGRAMS, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, STRUCTURED TRAINING, AND MEANINGFUL COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT, INCLUDING FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, CERTIFIED COACHES AND TRAINERS, REFEREES, UNIFORMS, INSURANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE A SAFE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE RENOVATED WAA SPORTS CENTER AT 2323 LIBERTY STREET SERVES AS THE CORNERSTONE OF BASKETBALL TRAINING, CONDITIONING, AND LEAGUE PLAY. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, WAA MAXIMIZES FACILITY ACCESS AND STRATEGIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. WAA INVESTS IN PROGRAM EXCELLENCE BY OFFERING FREE COACHING CLINICS AND CREATING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS FOR OFFICIALS. CONTINUED EXPANSION OF SUMMER LEAGUES AND GIRLS' BASKETBALL PROGRAMMING REFLECTS WAA'S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS, STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVE PATHWAYS, AND MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF PLAYERS AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $637,751 · grants $2,995 · revenue $670,281
  • FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES, INDOOR LEAGUE, CAMPS AND CLINICS:-WAA PROVIDED MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN WITH INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FLAG FOOTBALL. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, COACHES AND TRAINERS, CERTIFIED OFFICIALS, UNIFORMS, PLAYBOOKS, AWARDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE A SAFE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT. WAA HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY, ESTABLISHING ITS FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM WELL BEFORE OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AS A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE ALTERNATIVE TO TACKLE FOOTBALL. TODAY, THE PROGRAM REMAINS ONE OF THE PREMIER FLAG FOOTBALL OFFERINGS IN THE AREA. THROUGH ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, WAA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN SCHEDULING COORDINATION, EXPAND ACCESS TO FACILITIES, AND ENHANCE OVERALL PROGRAM QUALITY TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $74,177 · grants $90 · revenue $77,961
  • SOFTBALL - RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, TRAINING AND CAMPS, TRAVEL SOFTBALL AND ADVANCED TRAINING, CAMPS AND CLINICS.WAA PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO 1,000 GIRLS ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO YOUTH ATHLETICS BY SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, CERTIFIED COACHES AND TRAINERS, UMPIRES, UNIFORMS, AWARDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT. TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND PROMOTE INCLUSION, WAA OFFERS DISCOUNTED PARTICIPATION FEES AND AFFORDABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUALLY INVESTS IN COACH EDUCATION AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF ITS RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL PROGRAM. EXPANDED PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A FALL SOFTBALL PROGRAM, INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS AND CLINICS, AND A HIGHLY ATTENDED END-OF-SEASON ALL-STAR EVENT EACH JULY. WAA OWNS AND OPERATES THE WAA SPORTS CENTER IN AURORA, ILLINOIS, PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING, INFIELD DEVELOPMENT, TEAM PRACTICES, AND COMPETITIVE TRYOUTS. STAFF COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO MAXIMIZE FACILITY USE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN JUNE 2025, WAA CLOSED ITS FORMER INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW 15,000-SQUARE-FOOT BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER. COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2025, THE NEW FACILITY SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ACCESS TO STRUCTURED, AFFORDABLE TRAINING FOR YOUTH ATHLETES AND FURTHER STRENGTHENED WAA'S LONG-TERM CAPACITY TO SERVE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $413,848 · grants $4,625 · revenue $434,957
  • CAMPS, CLINICS, AND MANAGED FACILITIES (REGISTRATION INCOME ONLY. DOES NOT INCLUDE RENTAL INCOME):-WAA PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SERVICES THAT EXTEND BEYOND SEASONAL PLAY, INCLUDING CAMPS, CLINICS, SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMMING, SPORTS CENTER ACTIVITIES, AND ONGOING FIELD AND FACILITY DEVELOPMENT. ONLY REGISTRATION REVENUE IS REFLECTED ABOVE. TO MEET GROWING DEMAND AND BETTER SERVE FAMILIES, WAA IS LAUNCHED A $4 MILLION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION PROJECT AT ITS 2323 LIBERTY STREET FACILITY. THE PROJECT INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTDOOR, LIGHTED TURF FIELD; A 15,000-SQUARE-FOOT INDOOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER WITH DEDICATED WORKOUT SPACE; AND A NEW PARKING LOT TO ENHANCE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND TRAFFIC FLOW. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL EXPAND YEAR-ROUND TRAINING CAPACITY, INCREASE PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAMMING.
    Expenses $168,376 · revenue $177,164

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3809035
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
1992
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,386,111
Income (IRS master file)
$4,043,342

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$4,023,945$3,870,420$6,386,111XML
990July 2024$3,926,252$3,645,176$4,421,354XML
990July 2023$3,191,485$3,196,816$4,348,595XML
990July 2022$2,808,374$2,780,652$4,158,124IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

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 36-3809035).

Questions about WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC is 36-3809035.
Is WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 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 WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names LISA MCCELLAN.
Who are the officers and directors of WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (LISA MCCLELLAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,023,945, expenses of $3,870,420 and total assets of $6,386,111 at year end.

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