2024-04-29T13:14:14-05:00 2023-06-30 882533599 WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC 4513 Lakeway Drive Bellingham WA 98229 990 2022-07-01 911554519 The Nova School Association NOVA 3604917097 2020 22nd Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 Jocelyn Wood President 3604917097 2024-04-29 1 Jocelyn Wood 999009999 0 Keaton Wersen CPA P01957642 3607709369 X 0 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Tiffany Price 2020 22nd Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 1986418 0 X www.novaschool.org X 1992 WA Independent middle school for the education of gifted students. 11 11 34 125 0 0 218827 95913 1636650 1874851 4580 7895 300 -8123 1860357 1970536 275700 326739 0 0 1201771 1178776 0 0 31116 476854 415855 1954325 1921370 -93968 49166 2270197 2285457 290493 249821 1979704 2035636 X Nova's vision is inspiring lifelong learning for a more compassionate, engaged world by providing an educational program for highly capable students in grades 6-8. Moreover, Nova fosters the joyful pursuit of intellectual, social, and emotional expansion through a challenging curriculum that nourishes highly capable middle school students in developing identity, self-empowerment, and community. The program is delivered through a full-time program. 0 0 928005 1874851 Nova is an independent middle school. Nova's vision is inspiring lifelong learning for a more compassionate, engaged world. We do this by providing an educational program for highly capable students in grades 6-8. Nova's mission is fostering the joyful pursuit of intellectual, social, and emotional expansion through a challenging curriculum that nourishes highly capable middle school students to develop identity, self-empowerment, and community. This program is delivered through a full-time program. 326739 326739 Nova School has a philosophical commitment to providing financial assistance for students who have met the admissions standards but are unable to pay the full tuition. Nova uses a "blind" need based review process. To meet this commitment, the School has provided significant financial aid to assist approximately 40% of the current student body. 13044 Nova highly values an engaged and inspired faculty to meet the needs of Nova's student population. Nova directs funds toward teacher conferences and other forms of professional development. Whether content specific or focused on the developmental needs of highly capable middle school age students, this is provided so that teachers have an opportunity to expand their thinking, skills, and professional networks. 1267788 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Paula Bjornson 3604917097 2020 22nd Ave SE Olympia WA 98501 Aaron Coby President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jocelyn Wood Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Travis Hoppe Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carlos Garcia Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Nicole Miller Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Scriven Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Howeth Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Gajadhar Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Swindler Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tara McQueen Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ben Merrifield Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tiffany Price Head of School 40.00 X 56716 0 0 Barbara Hutton Former Head of School 40.00 X 76921 0 0 133637 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46012 1920 47981 95913 Student tuition 611110 1822840 1822840 Discoveries Camp 611110 27004 27004 Fees 611110 25007 25007 1874851 7895 7895 7759 46012 15882 -8123 -8123 1970536 1874851 0 -228 326739 326739 129341 75185 54156 833379 500451 326168 6760 28342 17005 11337 101101 60712 39569 820 86613 52012 33899 702 1677 1677 3500 3500 2194 2194 27102 4268 22834 36258 36258 63090 63090 73246 73246 474 474 58805 58805 31324 31324 Academic support 57056 57056 Auxiliary programs 38899 38899 Subscriptions and membe 15166 15166 7064 7064 1921370 1267788 622466 31116 106115 226972 299046 185217 23087 4275 4669 4385 53338 53018 2130880 1094130 1047444 1036750 604293 630420 132205 144420 2270197 2285457 204628 124760 85865 125061 290493 249821 X 1847499 1891216 132205 144420 1979704 2035636 2270197 2285457 49166 34232 -27466 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 132205 14435 -2220 144420 149468 -14853 -2410 132205 120454 31199 -2185 149468 118782 3640 -1968 120454 113822 6848 -1888 118782 0.19000 0.81000 1 0 178442 178442 1605075 873954 731121 298188 196888 101300 49175 23288 25887 1036750 Interest in endowment assets held by a community foundation 144420 F 144420 Part V, Line 4: To generage income to support school activities, including financial assistance for students. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 See Part II Line 3 - Explanation of Nondiscrimination Policy: The School provides the required disclosures in its Diversity and Inclusion note on its website: The Nova School Association believes that every person has the right to educational and workplace surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is the Nova School Association's policy that no person will be subjected to unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Nova School's non-discrimination policy applies to all facets of its administration. In October 2015, the Board adopted the following statement that deepens the expectations for the Nova Middle School culture and establishes an overarching theme of commitment to diversity for Nova Middle School as an organization: The complex, interconnected global environment in which Nova students will live as adults requires that Nova Middle School provide a community in which a wide range of views, life experience, cultural backgrounds, ethical, economic, ethnic, religious and political views are evident and honored. Nova students have an opportunity to develop a range of communication skills that will contribute to greater understanding of a diverse and changing world. These two statements together describe the commitment to diversity held by Nova Middle School. Our work to operationalize this commitment is ongoing. Spring Gala 53771 46012 7759 7273 8609 53771 46012 7759 7273 8609 15882 -8123 1 Tuition assistance 38 326739 FMV Financial aid Part I, Line 2: Nova School follows the procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds issued by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) principles of good practice for financial aid administration. All financial aid applicants must submit a financial form to Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) each year. The role of FAST is to make a determination of how much a family can afford to pay in tuition. Nova School's financial aid committee meets to go over each application. After careful consideration and using FAST as a guideline, the committee determines each applicant's award package. Nova School adheres to all federal and state non-discrimination laws regarding financial aid and admissions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The School's Business and Operations Manager reviews the initial draft of the Form 990, which is prepared by a 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.