Nonprofit · EIN 86-1428296
WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30341
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $253,590 | $231,073 | $22,517 | $40,518 | $0 | $40,518 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $146,916
- Program service revenue
- $106,674
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,350
- Travel
- $104,284
- Program services (functional)
- $221,738
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,335
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,001
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,518
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,518
- Gross receipts
- $253,590
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE FORTENBERRY | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD KEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY HALLIGAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS HANKS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GRADY SAUNDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GINA KRIEGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA LAMPRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4183 LONGVIEW DR, ATLANTA, GA 30341-1563
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY HALLIGAN, 4183 LONGVIEW DR, ATLANTA, GA 30341
- Signed the 990
- AMY HALLIGAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (404) 213-3064
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACADEMY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE STUDENTS OF THE DUNWOODY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND MARKETING. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TAUGHT IN SUBJECTS INCLUDING PERSONAL FINANCE, MARKETING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CORPORATE FINANCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACADEMY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE STUDENTS OF THE DUNWOODY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND MARKETING. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES TAUGHT IN SUBJECTS INCLUDING PERSONAL FINANCE, MARKETING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CORPORATE FINANCE. A MAJOR FINANCIAL ROLE IS THE CLASS SENIOR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY. THE STUDENTS MEET WITH EXECUTIVES OF OVER TWENTY CORPORATIONS IN NEW YORK INCLUDING GOLDMAN SACHS, THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, NASDAQ, MORGAN STANLEY, NFL, MLB AND NHL, AMAZON, GOOGLE, LINKEDIN AND MICROSOFT. THE STUDENTS GET TO MEET WITH THESE EXECUTIVES AND DISCUSS CAREER DECISIONS AND OPTIONS. THEY ALSO TOUR NUMEROUS OF THE NEW YORK CITY ATTRACTIONS. THE STUDENTS EARN MONEY FOR THEIR TRIP AND PAY FOR THE TRIP INTO THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACCOUNT. EXPENSES FOR THE TRIP ARE PAID FROM THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACCOUNT. DONATIONS TO THE WILDCAT FINANCE ACCOUNT ALSO HELP PAY FOR CLASSROOM EXPENSES, ADVISORY BOARD MEETING EXPENSES, AND STUDENT PRIZES FOR MULTIPLE CLASS COMPETITIONS.Expenses $136,052
- IN 2024, THE CAT SHACK WAS ESTABLISHED. STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE (SBE), IN WHICH STUDENTS PLAN, DESIGN, ORDER, PRICE, MARKET, AND SELL PRODUCTS TO THE SCHOOL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO OFFER STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND SOFT SKILLS BY ACTIVELY MANAGING A BUSINESS.Expenses $85,686 · revenue $106,674
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1428296
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O53)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $253,590
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $253,590 | $231,073 | $40,518 | XML |
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 86-1428296).
Questions about WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC is 86-1428296.
- Is WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILDCATS FINANCE 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 WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY 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 WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY 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 WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY HALLIGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILDCATS FINANCE ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $253,590, expenses of $231,073 and total assets of $40,518 at year end.
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