Nonprofit · EIN 91-1554519
THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · OLYMPIA, WA 98501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,439,854 | $2,281,726 | $158,128 | $2,688,138 | $317,103 | $2,371,035 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,263,350 | $2,155,079 | $108,271 | $2,475,404 | $259,691 | $2,215,713 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,970,536 | $1,921,370 | $49,166 | $2,285,457 | $249,821 | $2,035,636 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,955
- Program service revenue
- $2,256,928
- Investment income
- $99,374
- Net rental income
- $750
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,358
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,989
- Other revenue
- -$6,403
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $404,588
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $243,344
- Other salaries and wages
- $875,749
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,370,098
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,039
- Accounting fees
- $23,700
- Occupancy
- $125,285
- Depreciation
- $70,167
- Program services (functional)
- $1,677,377
- Management and general (functional)
- $568,639
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,710
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,475,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,688,138
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $317,103
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,371,035
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,231,543
- Publicly traded securities
- $690,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,191,335
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $179,700
- Gross receipts
- $2,468,341
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Price | Head of School Officer | 50 | $129,367 | $15,535 |
| Paula Bjornson | Business and Operations Ma Officer | 40 | $80,229 | $13,370 |
| Jocelyn Wood | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Black | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Russell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste Trimble | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Hildreth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jasmit Singh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trina Delaney | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Garcia | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carly Michael | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Clark | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Flores | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Price | Head of School Officer | 50 | $122,140 | $13,171 |
| Paula Bjornson | Business and Operations Manager Officer | 40 | $76,482 | $12,615 |
| Jocelyn Wood | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Coby | Former President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Gajadhar | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jasmit Singh Kochhar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste Trimble | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Hildreth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Howeth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Russell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hutton | Former Head of School Officer | 40 | $76,921 |
| Tiffany Price | Head of School Officer | 40 | $56,716 |
| Aaron Coby | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jocelyn Wood | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Hoppe | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carlos Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Scriven | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Howeth | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Gajadhar | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Swindler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara McQueen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Merrifield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2020 22ND AVE SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501-3102
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tiffany Price, 2020 22nd Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
- Signed the 990
- Jocelyn Wood, President
- Phone
- (360) 491-7097
- Website
- www.novaschool.org
- Return prepared by
- WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC
Mission
NOVA's vision is to cultivate lifelong learning and to advance a compassionate, engaged society through an educational program designed for highly capable students in grades 68. The full-time program promotes intellectual, social, and emotional development through a rigorous curriculum that affirms individual identity, fosters self-empowerment, and strengthens a sense of community.
Program accomplishments
- NOVA, the only independent middle school dedicated to highly capable learners in Olympia, Washington, provides a comprehensive education that extends beyond an advanced curriculum, fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Through student-driven enrichment coursesranging from the arts to technologystudents are empowered to take ownership of their learning. Core subjects integrate opportunities for student-led projects, while the seventh-grade service requirement encourages meaningful volunteer engagement. In eighth grade, each student completes a year-long capstone project under the guidance of a mentor, culminating in a formal presentation to the school community. NOVA graduates emerge as confident, compassionate leaders prepared to make a positive impact in their communities.Expenses $1,247,646 · revenue $2,215,103
- NOVA regards enrollment as an investment in the future, providing more than an education through a holistic approach that supports each student's growth and well-being. This philosophy extends to the school's need-based financial aid program, which is guided by quantitative data to ensure fairness and consistency. NOVA is committed to making its educational experience accessible to all students who can benefit, regardless of financial circumstances. During the 2024-2025 academic year, approximately 40% of students received financial assistance, with awards covering up to 90% of tuition. In addition, the school offers flexible tuition payment options to accommodate a wide range of family financial situations.Expenses $402,750 · grants $402,750
- Each year, NOVA offers a two-week summer camp for children entering grades 4 through 6 in the fall. The program features a diverse selection of engaging classes, most of which are led by current NOVA faculty or alumni. To further strengthen community connections, many current students and alumni return as volunteers. The camp's primary purpose is to introduce younger learnersand potential future studentsto the NOVA experience, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.Expenses $26,981 · grants $1,838 · revenue $41,825
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1554519
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,688,138
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,468,341
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,439,854 | $2,281,726 | $2,688,138 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,263,350 | $2,155,079 | $2,475,404 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,970,536 | $1,921,370 | $2,285,457 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,860,357 | $1,954,325 | $2,270,197 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 91-1554519).
Questions about THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is 91-1554519.
- Is THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tiffany Price.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,367 (Tiffany Price, Head of School).
- How much revenue does THE NOVA SCHOOL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,439,854, expenses of $2,281,726 and total assets of $2,688,138 at year end.
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