Nonprofit · EIN 46-1333580
THE AUCTION ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $733,761 | $656,397 | $77,364 | $190,541 | $118,503 | $72,038 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $748,502 | $477,192 | $271,310 | $113,774 | $119,100 | -$5,326 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $499,206 | $805,505 | -$306,299 | $126,940 | $403,573 | -$276,633 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $733,760
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $352,503
- Program services (functional)
- $566,327
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $113,774
- Total assets, end of year
- $190,541
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $118,503
- Net assets, end of year
- $72,038
- Gross receipts
- $733,761
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY WANNA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| PAULINE PONS | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PIERRE PONS | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY WANNA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| PAULINE PONS | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PIERRE PONS | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY WANNA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| PAULINE PONS | VICE-PRESIDE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PIERRE PONS | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 341 COOL SPRINGS BLVD STE 430, FRANKLIN, TN 37067-6412
- In care of
- % PIERRE PONS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PIERRE PONS, 341 COOL SPRINGS BLVD SUITE 430, FRANKLIN, TN 37067
- Signed the 990
- PIERRE PONS, CEO
- Phone
- (615) 591-4544
- Website
- AUCTIONACADEMY.NET
- Return prepared by
- BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF TRAINING OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN FURTHERING THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING AUTOMOBILE AUCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BY CONDUXTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON SUBJECTS APPROPRIATE TO THE CURRENT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- AUCTION ACADEMY PROVIDES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AUCTION PROFESSIOANL THAT IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ESSENTIAL SKILL SETS, PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES, AND YIELD BETTER RESULTS. MORE THAN CASUAL KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE. THE AUCTION ACADEMY TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO HELP AUCTIONS AND STAFF TO LEARN, UNDERSTAND, MEET AND EXCEED BUSINESS GOALS. THE CURRICULUM BEGINS WITH A RAW PARCEL OF LAND, AND STARTS WITH THE BUILDING AND LAYOUT PROCESS OF AN AUTO AUCTION PROPERTY - PERMITTING, STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, LICENSING, AND THEN VERY SPECIFIC TRAINING IN DEALER CONSIGNMENT, FLEET/LEASE, FACTORY - BOTH SALES AND OPERATIONS WITH SPECIAL EMPHESIS ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES INTERNET AND SOCIAL NETWORKING. QUARTERLY CLASSROOM TRAINING IS AUGMENTED WITH QUARTERLY FIELD TRIPS TO AUCTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY FOR FIRSTHAND LEARNING. THE ACADEMY WORKED WITH 3 DIFFERENT CLASSES DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $566,327
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1333580
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $190,541
- Income (IRS master file)
- $733,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $733,761 | $656,397 | $190,541 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $748,502 | $477,192 | $113,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $499,206 | $805,505 | $126,940 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $600,000 | $378,954 | $288,328 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $25,000 | $8,162 | $298,017 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 46-1333580).
Questions about THE AUCTION ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of THE AUCTION ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AUCTION ACADEMY is 46-1333580.
- Is THE AUCTION ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE AUCTION ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE AUCTION ACADEMY 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 THE AUCTION ACADEMY 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 THE AUCTION ACADEMY 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 THE AUCTION ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PIERRE PONS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE AUCTION ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE AUCTION ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $733,761, expenses of $656,397 and total assets of $190,541 at year end.
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