Civic Intelligence

The Novato Foundation for Public

EIN 48-1302986 • 501(c)3 • Novato, CA

Profile

To elevate educational opportunities for all novato public school students.

448 Ignacio Blvd 410Novato, CA 94949

www.novatoschoolfuel.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

58th percentile

6.3%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-44%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$259,316

Down $203,694 (-44%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $327,560 (-100%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$259,316

Up $123,866 (+91%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$387,048

Up $9,571 (+2.5%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$362,585

Down $89,214 (-20%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$24,463

Up $98,785 (+133%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $215,129Liabilities 2011: $177,528Net Assets 2011: $37,6012011Assets 2012: $299,135Liabilities 2012: $223,479Net Assets 2012: $75,6562012Assets 2013: $377,721Liabilities 2013: $238,590Net Assets 2013: $139,1312013Assets 2014: $338,731Liabilities 2014: $254,148Net Assets 2014: $84,5832014Assets 2015: $318,825Liabilities 2015: $271,639Net Assets 2015: $47,1862015Assets 2016: $331,176Liabilities 2016: $295,042Net Assets 2016: $36,1342016Assets 2017: $299,131Liabilities 2017: $280,140Net Assets 2017: $18,9912017Assets 2018: $282,755Liabilities 2018: $216,617Net Assets 2018: $66,1382018Assets 2019: $321,838Liabilities 2019: $276,357Net Assets 2019: $45,4812019Assets 2020: $231,068Liabilities 2020: $194,095Net Assets 2020: $36,9732020Assets 2021: $293,533Liabilities 2021: $222,384Net Assets 2021: $71,1492021Assets 2022: $314,190Liabilities 2022: $165,523Net Assets 2022: $148,6672022Assets 2023: $369,772Liabilities 2023: $160,000Net Assets 2023: $209,7722023Assets 2024: $463,010Liabilities 2024: $327,560Net Assets 2024: $135,4502024Assets 2025: $259,316Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $259,3162025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$259,316
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$259,316
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $258,996Expenses 2011: $263,534Net Income 2011: -$4,5382011Revenue 2012: $279,716Expenses 2012: $241,661Net Income 2012: $38,0552012Revenue 2013: $351,258Expenses 2013: $287,783Net Income 2013: $63,4752013Revenue 2014: $289,169Expenses 2014: $343,717Net Income 2014: -$54,5482014Revenue 2015: $252,745Expenses 2015: $290,142Net Income 2015: -$37,3972015Revenue 2016: $306,885Expenses 2016: $317,937Net Income 2016: -$11,0522016Revenue 2017: $288,454Expenses 2017: $305,597Net Income 2017: -$17,1432017Revenue 2018: $314,530Expenses 2018: $267,383Net Income 2018: $47,1472018Revenue 2019: $361,235Expenses 2019: $381,892Net Income 2019: -$20,6572019Revenue 2020: $213,656Expenses 2020: $222,164Net Income 2020: -$8,5082020Revenue 2021: $297,648Expenses 2021: $263,472Net Income 2021: $34,1762021Revenue 2022: $285,792Expenses 2022: $208,274Net Income 2022: $77,5182022Revenue 2023: $298,104Expenses 2023: $236,999Net Income 2023: $61,1052023Revenue 2024: $377,477Expenses 2024: $451,799Net Income 2024: -$74,3222024Revenue 2025: $387,048Expenses 2025: $362,585Net Income 2025: $24,4632025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$387,048
Expenses$362,585
Net Income$24,463
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$259,316
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$259,316
Revenue
$387,048
Expenses
$362,585
Net income
$24,463
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$0.00$2.59$3.87$3.63$0.24
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.63$3.28$1.35$3.77$4.52$0.74
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$1.60$2.10$2.98$2.37$0.61
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.14$1.66$1.49$2.86$2.08$0.78
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.94$2.22$0.71$2.98$2.63$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$1.94$0.37$2.14$2.22$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.22$2.76$0.45$3.61$3.82$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.83$2.17$0.66$3.15$2.67$0.47
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.99$2.80$0.19$2.88$3.06$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.31$2.95$0.36$3.07$3.18$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$2.72$0.47$2.53$2.90$0.37
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.39$2.54$0.85$2.89$3.44$0.55
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.78$2.39$1.39$3.51$2.88$0.63
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.99$2.23$0.76$2.80$2.42$0.38
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.15$1.78$0.38$2.59$2.64$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 15, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$396,313
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To elevate educational opportunities for all novato public school students.

Funds raised by the foundation are distributed to the novato unified school district (nusd) to support programs deemed most critical on an annual basis. The foundation's fye 08/31/25 grants to nusd will be used by the district for the 2024/2025 school year.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$195,022$0▼ $195,022
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$197,724$146,651▼ $51,073
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$54,314$98,365▲ $44,051
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,950$14,300▼ $1,650
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$463,010$259,316▼ $203,694
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Grants Payable$326,971--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$589--
Total Liabilities$327,560$0▼ $327,560
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$135,450$259,316▲ $123,866
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$135,450$259,316▲ $123,866
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$463,010$259,316▼ $203,694

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$14,300$2,200$16,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Heather SammonsPresident
Susan MathewsExecutive Director
Brian WhitlowTrustee
Derek KnellTrustee
Stephanie EricksenTrustee
Tamara ResslerTrustee
Lenna MogannamSecretary
Ricardo Rivas-avalosTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$358,582
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,596
Other Revenue
$23,870
All Other Contributions
$83,384
Change in Net Assets
$24,463
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$354,157
Other Expenses$8,428
Total Fundraising Expense$448
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$354,157--$354,157
Insurance-$1,814-$1,814
Office Expenses-$1,739-$1,739
Depreciation Depletion$1,650--$1,650
Other Expenses-$100$448$100
Total Functional Expenses$355,807$6,330$448$362,585
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Novato Unified Schoold DistrictNovato, CA-To Support Educational Programs$321,585
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$9,265
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Tour of Novato & Other Events$70,067-$8,820-
MEN'S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT$9,609-$445-
Total Events$79,676-$9,265$-9,265
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board before it is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to sign a statement annually disclosing any possible conflicts of interest. Board members involved in a possible conflict of interest are excluded from voting on issues related to such interests.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, policies and form 990 are available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Novato Foundation for Public
EIN
48-1302986
Phone
4158834262
Address
448 IGNACIO BLVD 410, NOVATO, CA 94949

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Mathews
Title
Ex. Director
Signed
2026-01-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Mathews
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Bregante Company Llp Cpas
Address
330 IGNACIO BLVD STE 201, NOVATO, CA 94949
Preparer
Jeff P Belingheri
Phone
4158834262
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Change in accounting method-positive sec 481 - year 1 adj = -$33135”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Change in accounting method-positive sec 481 adj. = $132538”

Explanation of Section 481(A) adjustment

“Effective for the fiscal year ended 08/31/25 the organization filed form 3115 to change its overall method of accounting from accrual to cash basis to better reflect the activities of the organization. As a result of the change, the organization is required to recognize the Section 481(a) positive adjustment ratably over 4 years.Section 481(a) adjustment calculation:--------------------------------------Grants payable 8/31/24 $ 326,971Accounts payable 8/31/24 589Grants receivable 8/31/24195,022 ----------- $ 132,538 Section 481(a) positive adjustment recognition as other income:Fiscal year ending 8/31/25 $ 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/26 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/27 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/28 33,133 --------- $ 132,538”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOLD DISTRICT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01015 SEVENTH STREET
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization's Board monitors use of grant funds by verifying that funds were spent in accordance with board resolution. Actual periodical spending reports are provided by NUSD CFO upon request of the board.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS INVOLVED IN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE EXCLUDED FROM VOTING ON ISSUES RELATED TO SUCH INTERESTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD-POSITIVE SEC 481 - YEAR 1 ADJ = -$33135
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD-POSITIVE SEC 481 ADJ. = $132538
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Effective for the fiscal year ended 08/31/25 the organization filed form 3115 to change its overall method of accounting from accrual to cash basis to better reflect the activities of the organization. As a result of the change, the organization is required to recognize the Section 481(a) positive adjustment ratably over 4 years.Section 481(a) adjustment calculation:--------------------------------------Grants payable 8/31/24 $ 326,971Accounts payable 8/31/24 589Grants receivable 8/31/24195,022 ----------- $ 132,538 Section 481(a) positive adjustment recognition as other income:Fiscal year ending 8/31/25 $ 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/26 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/27 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/28 33,133 --------- $ 132,538
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Explanation of Section 481(a) adjustment
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