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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4869194

KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY

Also known as KWLA

Tax-exempt · PHENIX CITY, AL 36867

Financials

$926K$734K2023$705K$641K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$704,975$640,778$64,197$745,500$426,183$319,317
December 31, 2023990$925,995$733,757$192,238$536,503$281,383$255,120
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,553
Program service revenue
$644,422
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$45,930
Other salaries and wages
$299,755
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$371,961
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$567
Accounting fees
$10,821
Occupancy
$9,990
Depreciation
$25,228
Program services (functional)
$632,823
Management and general (functional)
$7,955

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$536,503
Total assets, end of year
$745,500
Total liabilities, end of year
$426,183
Net assets, end of year
$319,317
Land, buildings and equipment
$433,046
Net assets without donor restrictions
$197,389
Net assets with donor restrictions
$121,928
Gross receipts
$704,975
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
AL

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAI GARYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$45,930
DR FLORENCE PATRICIA MCEACHRANE-GROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
25$0
SHANUNDRANIQUE WHIGHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
25$0
MELVIN J GARY JRTREASURER
Officer
25$0
AIYINDE LAWRENCEVICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$0
AMBER PATTONSECRETARY
Officer
25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAI GARYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$0
DR FLORENCE PATRICIA MCEACHRANE-GROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
25$0
SHANUNDRANIQUE WHIGHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
25$0
MELVIN J GARY JRTREASURER
Officer
25$0
AIYINDE LAWRENCEVICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$0
AMBER PATTONSECRETARY
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3515 SUMMERVILLE RD, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867-2628
In care of
% KAI GARY
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
33 Lee Rd 2082, Phenix City AL 36870
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KAI W GARY, 33 LEE ROAD 2082, PHENIX CITY, AL 36870
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Kai Gary, 33 Lee Rd 2082, Phenix City AL 36870
Signed the 990
KAI W GARY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(334) 704-3150
Return prepared by
MCCONNELL & JONES LLP

Mission

KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC-KWLA A NON-PROFIT PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL- BASED ENTITY PROVIDING CHILDCARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICE YEAR-ROUND FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH - 17 USING CHARACTER EDUCATION AS A BASIS FOR SUBJECT INSTRUCTION AND EMPHASIZING S.T.R.E.A.M FROM 5AM-12AM. S.T.R.E.A.A.M ACRONYM STANDS FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, RIGHT STUFF, ENGINEERING, ART, AGRICULTURE, MATH AND MUSIC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CHILDCARE SERVICES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
    Expenses $632,823 · grants $2,000 · revenue $644,422

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4869194
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$745,500
Income (IRS master file)
$704,975

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$704,975$640,778$745,500XML
990December 2023$925,995$733,757$536,503XML
990December 2022$440,500$368,647$355,500IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Kai Gary
December 31, 2017≤ $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 81-4869194).

Questions about KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY

What is the EIN of KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY is 81-4869194.
Is KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING 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 KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAI W GARY.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,930 (KAI GARY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $704,975, expenses of $640,778 and total assets of $745,500 at year end.

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