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EIN 85-2768979

Wgu Academy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
97
City
Salt Lake City
State
Utah
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B30: Vocational, Technical Schools
Description
Wgu Academy supports educational entities through research and development, and offers courses to improve readiness for postsecondary education. It began operations as a separate company in January 2021 and received credit recommendation from the American Council on Education for its flagship course, the Program for Academic and Career Advancement (PAC).
Related structure
Wgu Academy is a subordinate organization under WGU Corporation.
Total revenues
$17,310,646
2023
Total expenses
$17,310,646
2023
Total assets
$1,570,757
2023
Num. employees
97
2023

Program areas at Wgu Academy

WGU Academy (Academy) began operations as a separate company in January 2021. During FY23, Academy launched its own proprietary platform for delivering individual courses and course bundles, and has developed seven of its own courses as onramps to credential programs at WGU and elsewhere. These courses provide students with skills and confidence that results in improved persistence and graduation rates in degree programs at WGU, increasing a student's return on investment. Academy continues to offer its college readiness program to underserved populations through multiple community and employer partnerships. Academy served over 9,000 students during FY23.

Who funds Wgu Academy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
WGU AdvancementTransactions for Wgu Academy$15,000
Great Jobs Kansas CityTo Pay the Tuition and Other Qualified Educational Expenses Per Irs Guidelines$9,150

Personnel at Wgu Academy

NameTitleCompensation
Adam DavisInterm President$0
Eliza RobinsonDirector , Business and Technology Operations$118,291
Anna FrachouDirector , Strategic Alliances$162,873
Chelsea BarnettSenior Director , P and P Innovation$121,447
Bonnie BuddSenior Manager , Design and Dev.$114,210
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Wgu Academy

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,122,559
Program services$6,189,778
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,691
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$17,310,646

Form 990s for Wgu Academy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF

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Data update history
July 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from WGU Advancement
September 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Wgu Advancement
July 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
National levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4001 S 700 E Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
wgu.edu/academy.html 
Phone
(888) 210-8880
IRS details
EIN
85-2768979
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B30: Vocational, Technical Schools
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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