Nonprofit · EIN 84-3657534
WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · WILSON, NC 27894
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $226,645 | $260,325 | -$33,680 | $246,780 | $12,266 | $234,514 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $158,014 | $200,460 | -$42,446 | $261,855 | $1,039 | $260,816 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,785 | $96,034 | -$32,249 | $303,459 | $197 | $303,262 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,652
- Program service revenue
- $134,281
- Investment income
- $659
- Other revenue
- $1,053
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $89,589
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $98,003
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,471
- Occupancy
- $47,035
- Depreciation
- $18,386
- Program services (functional)
- $236,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,529
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,577
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $261,855
- Total assets, end of year
- $246,780
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,266
- Net assets, end of year
- $234,514
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $160,048
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $234,514
- Gross receipts
- $226,645
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Trump | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $12,325 |
| Coalter Paxton | Chair Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| David Daniels | Vice Chair Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Carla Stakes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sharon High-Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Ashley Narron | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Parker Lucas | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Daneils | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carolina Arizpe Johnson | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Ellis | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christen Winstead | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marsha Spell | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gloria Vazquez | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martha Wrenn | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Wrenn | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Natalie Catala | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Carla Stakes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Coalter Paxton | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donte Pittman | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Parker Lucas | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Mauze | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandy Hernandez | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Narron | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Daniels | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sahron High-Jones | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Wrenn | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| Natalie Catalia | Vice Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Gloria Vazquez | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Stakes | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Edwards | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Donte Pittman | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Goodwin | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon High-Jones | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Coalter Paxton | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Savannah Story | Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ben Mauze | Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2932, WILSON, NC 27894-2932
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Carla Stakes, 215 GOLDSBORO ST S, WILSON, NC 27893
- Signed the 990
- Wesley Trump, Executive Director
- Phone
- (252) 289-1180
- Return prepared by
- OnFire Nonprofit Consulting
Mission
To establish a downtown business or businesses that would support the training and subsequent employment of differently abled adults being inclusive of all levels of ability.
Program accomplishments
- WhirliDogs Cafe and Training Operations | WhirliDogs Cafe operates as a fully functioning restaurant and training center providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The cafe creates an inclusive environment where employees develop workplace skills gain independence and contribute to the local community through meaningful work. In 2025 the cafe employed and trained 25 young adults with disabilities in roles such as food preparation customer service cleaning and point-of-sale transactions. Staff receive structured coaching individualized support and ongoing skill development to help them succeed in both their current roles and future employment. Beyond technical skills the program emphasizes confidence-building teamwork and problem solving-equipping participants with transferable skills for long-term independence. WhirliDogs tracks program outcomes to measure effectiveness. We monitor the number of individuals trained ServSafe certifications earned job placements in the broader workforce and retention of those placements. Early results have been highly encouraging seven employees have successfully transitioned into competitive employment in other businesses. In addition to providing jobs the cafe serves as a hub for community education and inclusion. Customers experience firsthand the value and capabilities of employees with disabilities helping to reduce stigma and build a more welcoming community. The cafe has become a gathering place for local events schools and civic groups further strengthening its impact. Through WhirliDogs Cafe we demonstrate that with the right supports individuals with disabilities can thrive in the workforce contribute meaningfully to their community and achieve greater independence.Expenses $185,213
- ServSafe Academy: WhirliDogs Cafe operates the ServSafe Academy a specialized training program that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required for safe food handling and preparation. This program uses the nationally recognized ServSafe curriculum which we have adapted to include hands-on instruction in our commercial kitchen to reinforce and build confidence in practical application. Since launching the program we have trained more than 40 individuals many of whom are young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking their first job in the food service industry. In 2025 we have trained an additional 12 individuals. The Academy provides structured classroom learning combined with supervised kitchen practice ensuring participants not only understand the content but can also apply food safety principles in real-world situations. At the conclusion of the program participants take the ServSafe certification exam. Our program has achieved a 95% passing rate significantly higher than national averages demonstrating the effectiveness of our adapted teaching methods and the commitment of our students. Certification provides participants with a valuable industry-recognized credential that greatly enhances their employability and opens pathways to competitive jobs in restaurants cafeterias and other food service settings. In addition to certification participants gain confidence in food preparation sanitation teamwork and communications skills that extend beyond the classroom and help them succeed in employment and community life. The ServSafe Academy illustrates our belief that with the right supports and teaching strategies individuals of all abilities can achieve professional certifications build meaningful careers and contribute positively to the workforce.Expenses $32,000
- Prep Academy: The WhirliDogs Prep Academy is designed to prepare individuals for success in food service by teaching both the practical skills and specialized language used in a commercial kitchen. Many participants face challenges with technical terminology which can create barriers to earning industry certifications such as ServSafe. The Prep Academy addresses this gap through experiential learning that blends cooking cleaning and vocabulary development in a supportive hands-on environment. The course consists of four two-hour sessions held in our commercial kitchen. Under the guidance of an instructor participants prepare full entrees-such as chicken pot pies lasagna enchiladas and parmesan meatballs-that they can take home to share with their families. This structure not only builds culinary skills but also reinforces the pride of creating something meaningful for others. In addition to food preparation participants are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen at the conclusion of each session. This step reinforces food safety practices while familiarizing participants with essential equipment and procedures such as proper use of prep sinks three-compartment sinks handwashing stations and sanitation buckets. By integrating this vocabulary and practice into real-life cooking scenarios participants gain the confidence and knowledge needed to navigate a professional kitchen environment. The Prep Academy serves as a bridge to further training opportunities including our ServSafe Academy. By reducing language barriers and building familiarity with commercial kitchen systems the program increases participants likelihood of passing certification exams and succeeding in food service employment. Participants leave the program with stronger cooking skills improved understanding of sanitation and safety practices and enhanced readiness for both professional and personal success.Expenses $19,006
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3657534
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $246,780
- Income (IRS master file)
- $226,645
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $226,645 | $260,325 | $246,780 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $158,014 | $200,460 | $261,855 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,785 | $96,034 | $303,459 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-3657534).
Questions about WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC is 84-3657534.
- Is WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER 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 WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER 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 WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER 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 WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Carla Stakes.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,325 (Wesley Trump, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WHIRLIDOGS TRAINING CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $226,645, expenses of $260,325 and total assets of $246,780 at year end.
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