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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2468418

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37064

Financials

$435K$410K2024$948K$977K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$947,518$976,530-$29,012$24,162$9,000$15,162
December 31, 2024990$435,497$409,828$25,669$25,669$0$25,669
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$941,919
Investment income
$208
Other revenue
$5,391

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$621,928
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$683,377
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,101
Accounting fees
$4,156
Occupancy
$12,340
Travel
$7,443
Program services (functional)
$925,499
Management and general (functional)
$50,997
Fundraising (functional)
$34

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,669
Total assets, end of year
$24,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,000
Net assets, end of year
$15,162
Net assets without donor restrictions
$15,162
Gross receipts
$947,518
Employees
23
Volunteers
4

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFFREY GILLINGHAMPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$72,915
CLINTON KNEELANDPRESIDENT
Officer
40$25,800
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFFREY GILLINGHAMPrincipal
Trustee or director, Officer
44$24,000
CLINTON KNEELANDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
44$12,000
CORY FILEDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
DAVE ADAMSDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1386 HUNTER ROAD, FRANKLIN, TN 37064-0000
In care of
% CLINTON KNEELAND
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JEFFREY GILLINGHAM, 30120 AUBERRY RD, PRATHER, CA 93651
Signed the 990
JEFFREY GILLINGHAM, PRINCIPAL
Phone
(559) 250-0940
Return prepared by
GOOCH CPA

Mission

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO ASSISTING FAMILIES, BY PROVIDING QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FROM A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW, THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND AFFORDABILITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE K-12 ONLINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, FAITH-BASED EDUCATION TO STUDENTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT INTEGRATES RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, CAREER AND LIFE. WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S CURRICULUM COVERS CORE SUBJECTS SUCH AS MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, ELA AND SOCIAL STUDIES AS WELL AS ELECTIVE COURSES COVERING FINE ARTS, FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY.
    Expenses $925,499

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2468418
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,162
Income (IRS master file)
$947,518

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$947,518$976,530$24,162IRS
990December 2024$435,497$409,828$25,669IRS

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 99-2468418).

Questions about WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

What is the EIN of WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is 99-2468418.
Is WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN CHRISTIAN 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 WESTERN CHRISTIAN 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 WESTERN CHRISTIAN 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 WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JEFFREY GILLINGHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,915 (JEFFREY GILLINGHAM, PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does WESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $947,518, expenses of $976,530 and total assets of $24,162 at year end.

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