Wheaton Academy

EIN: 362388793 501(c)(3) Education

West Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$26,709,439
Total Expenses
$19,901,042
Total Assets
$67,923,396
Net Assets
$41,819,721
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
6305627500
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

Wheaton Academy, founded in 1958, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $26.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.8M, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

Operation of an accredited high school

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,735,988
Program Service Revenue $15,107,687
Investment Income $878,271
Other Revenue $-12,507
TOTAL REVENUE $26,709,439

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,347,526
Salaries & Benefits $9,245,695
Fundraising Expenses $729,643
Program Expenses $14,126,191
Other Expenses $7,307,821
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,901,042

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $26,709,439 $21,917,855 +0.2%
Expenses $19,901,042 $19,554,613 +0.0%
Net Income $6,808,397 $2,363,242 +1.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
14
Employees
250
Volunteers
140

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$503,944
Total Directors
16
$345,458
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dave Torres Treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Anderson President 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Martha Van Zee Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike English Vice President 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Bult Head of School / Trustee 40.0
Officer Director
$218,052 $38,528 $256,580
Alex Bell Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Eldersveld Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Eugene Frost Exec Director WAI & WAF 20.0
Director
$68,832 $20,046 $88,878
Janel Pritchard Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joann Mayo Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Selvaggio Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Renn Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Pearson Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Larson Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Weldon Williams Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Fernandes Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Karlson COO/CFO 40.0
Officer
$175,194 $72,170 $247,364
Josh Burick Educational Tech Director 40.0
Highest
$115,974 $59,025 $174,999
Kori Hockett Principal 40.0
Highest
$133,741 $16,730 $150,471
Paul Lucas Regan Science Department Head 40.0
Highest
$103,351 $36,637 $139,988
Phil Strzalka Business and Innovation Program Director 32.0
Highest
$153,803 $38,341 $192,144
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $26,709,439 $19,901,042 $67,923,396 $6,808,397
2023 $21,917,855 $19,554,613 $55,453,288 $2,363,242
2022 $25,254,594 $19,190,140 $48,341,275 $6,064,454
2021 $18,989,425 $18,103,307 $41,216,883 $886,118
2020 $19,169,438 $17,205,507 $39,684,406 $1,963,931
2019 $17,206,661 $16,960,604 $44,629,919 $246,057
2018 $16,089,664 $16,171,286 $44,142,836 $-81,622
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