Mission
SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES BY ENGAGING IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND OFFERING PROGRAMS AND COURSES TO IMPROVE READINESS FOR AND SUCCESS IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
Public Charity
WGU ACADEMY
WGU ACADEMY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $16.3M, expenses of $16.2M. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $19.3M.
EIN: 852768979
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$16.3M
Total Expenses$16.2M
Grant Records5
Funding Total$19.3M
Filing Years2021–2024
Where $100 goes at Wgu Academy
How Wgu Academy divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 4 years.
$84
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $84 for programs
$84
Wgu Academy (Academy) began operations as a separate entity In January 2021
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
TRANSACTIONS FOR WGU ACADEMY
$15,000
TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES
$9,150
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION INCLUDING LOAN FORGIVENESS
$8,400,000
TRANSACTIONS FOR WGU ACADEMY
$15,000
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION INCLUDING LOAN FORGIVENESS
$10,850,000
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Sr. Manager, Design & Dev.
Bonnie Budd
VP - Product and Programs
Chelsea Barnett
President
Chris Lee
Treasurer
Curt Defriez
Manager, Product Strategy
Rachael Marangu
Sr.Manager Research & Analytic
Reshma Gouravajhala
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.3M | $16.2M | — |
| 2023 | $17.3M | $17.3M | $1.6M |
| 2022 | $15.6M | $15.0M | $1.6M |
| 2021 | $14.7M | $6.9M | $435K |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $14.7M to $16.3M (+11%).
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.