Nonprofit · EIN 58-0625584
WOODWARD ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · COLLEGE PARK, GA 30337
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $142,506,393 | $104,919,323 | $37,587,070 | $315,635,252 | $84,382,308 | $231,252,944 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $99,128,944 | $100,005,790 | -$876,846 | $314,991,489 | $93,753,416 | $221,238,073 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $91,550,915 | $91,871,289 | -$320,374 | $303,689,801 | $98,088,627 | $205,601,174 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,111,447
- Program service revenue
- $92,127,594
- Investment income
- $44,504,637
- Net rental income
- $105,451
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $38,712,195
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,065
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $527,239
- Other revenue
- $762,715
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,270,160
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,506,694
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,764,124
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $63,332,472
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $430,341
- Accounting fees
- $74,225
- Occupancy
- $3,643,929
- Travel
- $471,401
- Depreciation
- $5,092,689
- Program services (functional)
- $91,439,172
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,365,012
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,115,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $314,991,489
- Total assets, end of year
- $315,635,252
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,382,308
- Net assets, end of year
- $231,252,944
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $134,822,419
- Publicly traded securities
- $152,176,027
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $201,829,481
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $29,423,463
- Gross unrelated business income
- $26,627
- Gross receipts
- $290,638,810
- Employees
- 1,002
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 1900
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr F Stuart Gulley | President - retired 06/30/25 Officer | 40 | $731,285 | $112,152 |
| Dr Christopher Freer | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $307,738 | $82,493 |
| Nigel Traylor | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $301,620 | $32,937 |
| Louise D Mann | VP OF FINANCE/CFO Officer | 40 | $288,949 | $31,744 |
| Nija Meyer | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $259,869 | $44,454 |
| Lee Conner | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $243,715 | $49,223 |
| Jonathan Merrill | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,199 | $31,585 |
| Edward Rutledge | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $215,528 | $27,872 |
| Dana Phillips | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,285 | $55,803 |
| Dr Jose Fernandez | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,703 | $25,548 |
| Elaine Carroll | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,162 | $25,259 |
| Dr Xavier A Duralde | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary S Moore | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin H Alexander | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calvin R Allen Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
27 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon E Arpiarian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gerald R Benjamin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Aditya Bhoopathy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth L Blank | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ronald M Brill | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monica Howard Douglas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanna Sanchez Doyle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Russell K Gore | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William H Gray IV | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Riah W Greathouse | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan T Gunnigle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rodney S Harrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jo Cranford Hodges | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben F Johnson III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gregory S Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| C Brad Marsh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Belinda MJ Morris | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Garnet M Nygren | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Vicki R Palmer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth H Paradies | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen E Roberts | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LaKesha M Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Z Schlossberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| S Paul Shailendra | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ricardo L Simon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James E Sutherland Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew D Wilson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 43 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr F Stuart Gulley | President Officer | 39 | $584,444 | $115,158 |
| Dr Christopher Freer | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $287,293 | $79,244 |
| Dr Nigel Traylor | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $291,023 | $30,367 |
| Nija Meyer | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $278,177 | $36,502 |
| Louise D Mann | Vice President/Treasurer Officer | 38 | $250,238 | $28,027 |
| Lee Conner | Vice President Officer | 30 | $231,745 | $44,786 |
| Dr Jonathan Merrill | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,102 | $31,398 |
| Edward Rutledge | Administrator Key employee | 40 | $212,447 | $25,833 |
| Dana Phillips | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,398 | $48,071 |
| Diana Koscik | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,830 | $38,526 |
| Dr Jose Fernandez | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,826 | $23,252 |
| Christy Browne | Assist. VP (thru June 2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,120 | $14,106 |
| Dr Xavier A Duralde | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary S Moore | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Madelyn R Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin H Alexander | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calvin R Allen Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Simon E Arpiarian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald R Benjamin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth L Blank | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald M Brill | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Howard Douglas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanna Sanchez Doyle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael S Drucker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Russell K Gore | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William H Gray IV | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan T Gunnigle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodney S Harrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Cranford Hodges | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben F Johnson III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas L Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory S Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| C Brad Marsh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Belinda MJ Morris | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Vicki R Palmer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth H Paradies | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen E Roberts | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaKesha M Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Z Schlossberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| S Paul Shailendra | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricardo L Simon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James E Sutherland Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew D Wilson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 42 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr F Stuart Gulley | President Officer | 39 | $568,905 | $113,166 |
| Ms Marcia Spiller | VP - retired June 2022 Key employee | 40 | $519,205 | $28,881 |
| Dr Christopher Freer | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $278,581 | $77,183 |
| Ms Nija Meyer | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $241,816 | $35,832 |
| Ms Louise D Mann | Vice President/Treasurer Officer | 38 | $239,874 | $25,886 |
| Mr Lee Conner | Vice President Key employee | 30 | $225,528 | $35,476 |
| Mr Edward Rutledge | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,865 | $23,989 |
| Mr Jonathan Merrill | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,098 | $29,245 |
| Ms Christy Browne | Associate Vice President Key employee | 40 | $174,551 | $27,506 |
| Mr Dana Phillips | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,898 | $40,639 |
| Dr Jose Fernandez | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,646 | $22,008 |
| Dr Nigel Traylor | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $162,779 | $19,316 |
| Ms Diana Koscik | Administrator Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,772 | $24,736 |
| Dr Xavier A Duralde | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Mary S Moore | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Madelyn R Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Gerald R Benjamin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Kenneth L Blank | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ronald M Brill | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Monica Howard Douglas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Michael S Drucker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Russell K Gore | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr William H Gray IV | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ryan T Gunnigle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Rodney S Harrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Jo Cranford Hodges | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ben F Johnson III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Thomas L Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Tamara R Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Gregory S Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr C Brad Marsh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Belinda MJ Morris | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Vicki R Palmer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Beth H Paradies | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Deepak Raghavan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Stephen E Roberts | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms LaKesha M Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Lauren Z Schlossberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr S Paul Shailendra | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ricardo L Simon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr James E Sutherland Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Matthew D Wilson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1662 RUGBY AVE, COLLEGE PARK, GA 30337-2116
- In care of
- % LOUISE D MANN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOUISE D MANN, 1662 RUGBY AVENUE, COLLEGE PARK, GA 303372199
- Signed the 990
- LOUISE D MANN, VP OF FINANCE/CFO
- Phone
- (404) 765-4023
- Website
- WWW.WOODWARD.EDU
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WOODWARD ACADEMY PROVIDES COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12. WOODWARD INTENTIONALLY BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PERSPECTIVES, AND EXPERIENCES, CREATING A RICHER LEARNING COMMUNITY AND EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES. WOODWARD'S STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ARE CARING AND COMPASSIONATE GLOBAL CITIZENS WHO ARE A MICROCOSM OF WHAT THE WORLD SHOULD BE.
Program accomplishments
- Provided college preparatory education for approximately 2,705 students in pre-K through grade 12 at one of the largest independent schools in the continental United States. Woodward creates opportunities for each child to thrive and is the most diverse independent school in Atlanta. Students learn organically from exposure to perspectives different from their own and they are immersed in intentional programs to teach tolerance, respect, and compassion.Expenses $91,439,172 · grants $12,270,160 · revenue $92,654,833
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-0625584
- 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
- 1933
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $315,635,252
- Income (IRS master file)
- $290,638,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $142,506,393 | $104,919,323 | $315,635,252 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $99,128,944 | $100,005,790 | $314,991,489 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $91,550,915 | $91,871,289 | $303,689,801 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $96,875,893 | $88,508,061 | $316,361,314 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 58-0625584).
Questions about WOODWARD ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of WOODWARD ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOODWARD ACADEMY INC is 58-0625584.
- Is WOODWARD ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1933.
- Are donations to WOODWARD ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOODWARD 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 WOODWARD ACADEMY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOODWARD ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOODWARD ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names LOUISE D MANN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOODWARD ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 42 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $731,285 (Dr F Stuart Gulley, President - retired 06/30/25).
- How much revenue does WOODWARD ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,506,393, expenses of $104,919,323 and total assets of $315,635,252 at year end.
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