Civic Intelligence

The Nova School Association

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 91-1554519

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Mar 20, 2026

Organization Profilewww.novaschool.org

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2020 22nd Ave SEOlympia, WA 98501

(360) 491-7097

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

54th percentile

6.5%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$144,902

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.9% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

64th percentile

8.6%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,688,138

Up $402,681 (+18%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,371,035

Up $335,399 (+16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$317,103

Up $67,282 (+27%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,439,854

Up $469,318 (+24%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,281,726

Up $360,356 (+19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$158,128

Up $108,962 (+222%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,054,374Liabilities 2011: $373,925Net Assets 2011: $1,680,4492011Assets 2012: $2,046,691Liabilities 2012: $324,155Net Assets 2012: $1,722,5362012Assets 2013: $1,881,009Liabilities 2013: $246,430Net Assets 2013: $1,634,5792013Assets 2014: $1,970,259Liabilities 2014: $248,812Net Assets 2014: $1,721,4472014Assets 2015: $1,983,839Liabilities 2015: $269,061Net Assets 2015: $1,714,7782015Assets 2016: $2,017,432Liabilities 2016: $325,981Net Assets 2016: $1,691,4512016Assets 2017: $2,075,472Liabilities 2017: $315,017Net Assets 2017: $1,760,4552017Assets 2018: $2,022,836Liabilities 2018: $229,586Net Assets 2018: $1,793,2502018Assets 2019: $2,088,484Liabilities 2019: $270,681Net Assets 2019: $1,817,8032019Assets 2020: $2,360,813Liabilities 2020: $465,774Net Assets 2020: $1,895,0392020Assets 2021: $2,450,111Liabilities 2021: $225,778Net Assets 2021: $2,224,3332021Assets 2022: $2,270,197Liabilities 2022: $290,493Net Assets 2022: $1,979,7042022Assets 2023: $2,285,457Liabilities 2023: $249,821Net Assets 2023: $2,035,6362023Assets 2025: $2,688,138Liabilities 2025: $317,103Net Assets 2025: $2,371,0352025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$2,688,138
Liabilities$317,103
Net Assets$2,371,035
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,316,2762011Expenses 2012: $1,458,7212012Revenue 2013: $1,455,600Expenses 2013: $1,558,404Net Income 2013: -$102,8042013Revenue 2014: $1,643,640Expenses 2014: $1,590,602Net Income 2014: $53,0382014Revenue 2015: $1,734,225Expenses 2015: $1,712,383Net Income 2015: $21,8422015Revenue 2016: $1,844,675Expenses 2016: $1,826,756Net Income 2016: $17,9192016Revenue 2017: $1,942,616Expenses 2017: $1,873,612Net Income 2017: $69,0042017Revenue 2018: $1,961,318Expenses 2018: $1,929,281Net Income 2018: $32,0372018Revenue 2019: $2,005,931Expenses 2019: $1,981,200Net Income 2019: $24,7312019Revenue 2020: $2,115,144Expenses 2020: $2,037,908Net Income 2020: $77,2362020Revenue 2021: $2,232,174Expenses 2021: $1,902,880Net Income 2021: $329,2942021Revenue 2022: $1,860,357Expenses 2022: $1,954,325Net Income 2022: -$93,9682022Revenue 2023: $1,970,536Expenses 2023: $1,921,370Net Income 2023: $49,1662023Revenue 2025: $2,439,854Expenses 2025: $2,281,726Net Income 2025: $158,1282025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,439,854
Expenses$2,281,726
Net Income$158,128
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 20, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$2,468,341
Mission and Program Overview

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.

Independent middle school for the education of gifted students.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,166,730$1,231,543▲ $64,813
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$629,914$690,054▲ $60,140
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$456,054$488,022▲ $31,968
Investments Other Securities$162,748$179,700▲ $16,952
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$55,256$94,574▲ $39,318
Accounts Receivable$4,396$2,539▼ $1,857
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$306$1,706▲ $1,400
Total Assets$2,475,404$2,688,138▲ $212,734
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$168,547$189,378▲ $20,831
Deferred Revenue$91,144$127,725▲ $36,581
Total Liabilities$259,691$317,103▲ $57,412
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,039,511$2,191,335▲ $151,824
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$176,202$179,700▲ $3,498
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,215,713$2,371,035▲ $155,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,475,404$2,688,138▲ $212,734

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$964,805$1,063,685$2,028,490
Other Land Buildings$88,296$112,968$201,264
Land$178,442-$178,442
Equipment$0$2,587$2,587
Other Securities$179,700--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$162,748-▲ $19,485-$179,680
2023$144,420-▲ $20,784-$162,748
2022$132,205-▲ $14,435-$144,420
2021$149,468-▼ $14,853-$132,205
2020$120,454-▲ $31,199-$149,468
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tiffany PriceHead of SchoolFT$129,367$15,535$144,902
Paula BjornsonBusiness and Operations MaFT$80,229$13,370$93,599

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jocelyn WoodPresident
Ryan BlackVice President
Betsy HildrethTrustee
Carly MichaelTrustee
Caroline FloresTrustee
Celeste TrimbleTrustee
Elise GarciaTrustee
Jasmit SinghTrustee
Kathleen ClarkTrustee
Trina DelaneyTrustee
Katie RussellSecretary
Carlos GarciaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$89,955
Program Service Revenue
$2,256,928
Investment Income
$99,374
Other Revenue
$-6,403
All Other Contributions
$67,715
Change in Net Assets
$158,128
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,370,098
Other Expenses$507,040
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$404,588
Total Fundraising Expense$35,710
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$716,352$135,038$24,359$875,749
Grants to Domestic Individuals$404,588--$404,588
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,820$228,524-$243,344
Occupancy$99,783$25,502-$125,285
Other Employee Benefits$96,380$14,920$4,351$115,651
Payroll Taxes$65,179$32,989$2,306$100,474
Depreciation Depletion$56,134$14,033-$70,167
Office Expenses$20,166$16,395$87$36,648
Pension Plan Contributions$30,449$3,057$1,374$34,880
Insurance$1,876$32,181-$34,057
Fees for Services Other$20,777$9,210-$29,987
Fees for Services Accounting-$23,700-$23,700
Information Technology$16,360$962-$17,322
Advertising$8,176$5,682$1,824$15,682
Other Expenses$11,958$3,005$1,409$14,963
All Other Expenses$5,158$8,133-$13,291
Fees for Services Legal-$3,039-$3,039
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,020-$2,020
Total Functional Expenses$1,677,377$568,639$35,710$2,281,726
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$28,060
Fundraising Gross Income$20,071
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Gala$42,311$20,071$21,724$-1,653
Total Events$42,311$20,071$28,060$-7,989
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
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

“The School's Business Manager reviews the initial draft of the Form 990, which is prepared by a third-party CPA. The draft is then sent to all Board members for approval prior to filing with the IRS.”

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

“All Board members must sign the conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Head of School (HOS) salary is determined by the Evaluation Committee following the HOS evaluation process including mid-year reflections and year-end evaluation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The School's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Nova School Association
EIN
91-1554519
Phone
3604917097
Address
2020 22nd Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Doing Business As
NOVA Middle School

Signing Officer

Name
Jocelyn Wood
Title
President
Phone
3604917097
Signed
2026-03-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tiffany Price
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
42
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Wersen Nonprofit Cpas LLC
Address
4513 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
Preparer
Keaton Wersen CPA
Phone
3607709369
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Community foundation holdings activity, net 16,952.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“To generate income to support school activities, including financial assistance for students.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0NOVA'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.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,688,138
Liabilities
$317,103
Net assets
$2,371,035
Revenue
$2,439,854
Expenses
$2,281,726
Net income
$158,128
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.69$0.32$2.37$2.44$2.28$0.16
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.29$0.25$2.04$1.97$1.92$0.05
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.27$0.29$1.98$1.86$1.95$0.09
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.45$0.23$2.22$2.23$1.90$0.33
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.36$0.47$1.90$2.12$2.04$0.08
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.09$0.27$1.82$2.01$1.98$0.02
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.02$0.23$1.79$1.96$1.93$0.03
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.08$0.32$1.76$1.94$1.87$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.33$1.69$1.84$1.83$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.27$1.71$1.73$1.71$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.25$1.72$1.64$1.59$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.88$0.25$1.63$1.46$1.56$0.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$0.32$1.72$1.46
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$0.37$1.68$1.32