World Builders Academy
Educational support
World Builders Academy at a glance
- Total assets
- $146,509
- +33.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $640,099
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $209
- Expenses (2025)
- $604,246
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who World Builders Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of Missouri Jefferson City, MO | Educational | $229,749 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,509 | $640,099 | $604,246 | — | — | $209 |
| 2024 | $109,682 | $548,958 | $511,745 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $650,106 | $600,663 | $229,749 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $831 | $183,946 | $187,553 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,438 | $124,463 | $120,025 | — | — | — |
About World Builders Academy
Based on IRS filings
World Builders Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $147K in total assets. Net investment income was $209.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Builders Academy is led by Panela Leung, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Panela Leung
President
Executive Director & Board Chair → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $53K (2025)
Eric Foster
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Kronk
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Forsythe
Vice President
Director of Business Operations & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$50K (2024) → $53K (2025)
Yanzhi Wu
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Tze Kam Leung
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $37K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Timothy (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Yanzi Wu (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Britt Foster (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $53K, to Panela Leung (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Builders Academy
How large is World Builders Academy?
World Builders Academy reported $147K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $640K.
What is World Builders Academy?
World Builders Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $147K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does World Builders Academy operate?
World Builders Academy has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is World Builders Academy's EIN?
World Builders Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2118009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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