2026-08-19T16:40:51-07:00 2025-07-31 990EZ 2024-08-01 883209302 NOVA BULLS ORGANIZATION NOVA 7036798002 5794 Gilesburg Drive Haymarket VA 20169 Alora Henry President 7036798002 2026-08-19 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.novabulls.org X X 91476 X 6050 85426 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 91476 382 0 0 15747 15655 519 63349 95652 -4176 -6508 0 -10684 X 25156 13884 0 0 0 0 25156 13884 31664 24568 -6508 -10684 To advance the education and holistic development of youth and young adults through structured basketball instruction, competitive athletic opportunities, mentoring, life-skills education, and community-based programs that promote leadership, confidence, teamwork, healthy decision-making, and long-term personal success. NOVA Bulls provided structured youth basketball development and mentoring services to athletes throughout Northern Virginia and the greater DMV region. During the fiscal year, the organization operated teams serving multiple age divisions from 8U through 17U and provided regularly scheduled practices, skills instruction, competitive league and tournament participation, and additional specialized training through its skill-development partnership with Swishology. The organization expanded advanced competitive opportunities through its 17U Elite PUMA team's participation in the NXTPRO circuit, including regional events, live-period competition, and the NXTPRO Finals. These experiences gave athletes opportunities to strengthen their basketball skills, compete against high-level teams, develop confidence and discipline, and gain greater exposure to coaches and scouts. Players and families also received season orientations, codes of conduct, travel guidance, fundraising information, and ongoing communication concerning program expectations and athlete development. Player-directed fundraising activities, including the Shoot-a-Thon and Double Good fundraiser, helped participating families offset program and travel costs. Through these services, NOVA Bulls provided young athletes with consistent adult guidance, structured recreational opportunities, teamwork and leadership development, and a supportive environment designed to promote athletic, educational, and personal growth. 382 95652 95652 Alora Henry President 8 0 0 0 DeMarcus Henry Board Member 8 0 0 0 Landus Hall Board Member 5 0 0 0 Heather Swart Board Member 5 0 0 0 Melissa Hall Board Member 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24568 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VA Alora Henry 5794 Gilesburg Drive Haymarket VA 20169 7036798002 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 18587 3500 6050 28137 3009 138491 85426 226926 0 1059 0 1059 0 0 21596 143050 91476 256122 256122 0 0 21596 143050 91476 256122 X Alora Henry President Operating expenses X 26664 24568 0 1 1 24568 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 The organization provided $382 of in-kind educational technology assistance, consisting of a Chromebook, computer bag, and mouse, to one child receiving services through Kids in Need of Defense. The assistance supported the child's educational access and development. No cash was provided to the recipient. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses Gross other expenses totaled $69,681.88 and comprised tournament and league fees of $34,212.55; equipment and uniforms of $14,813.82; software and administrative expenses of $9,295.83; payment-processing fees of $3,397.11; equipment and program supplies of $2,566.75; telephone and communications expenses of $2,255.56; team travel and lodging of $1,138.09; advertising and promotion of $1,054.72; team meals and travel expenses of $722.94; professional training and education of $127.00; coaching certification and education of $35.00; state registration and filing fees of $35.00; and bank fees of $27.51. Expense refunds and recoveries of $6,333.18 reduced the amount reported on line 16 to $63,348.70. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 At August 1, 2024, the organization owed Alora Henry, its president and a board member, $26,664.00 under interest-free operating loans used to fund youth basketball, mentoring, and related program activities. During the fiscal year, the organization made $1,914.00 in cash repayments and, pursuant to a written addendum, applied an additional $181.74 offset for personal charges and related amounts assumed by Ms. Henry and excluded from organization expenses. The balance owed to Ms. Henry at July 31, 2025 was $24,568.26. Schedule L, Part II reports the remaining loan payable to Alora Henry. The organization's failure to file timely was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. During the relevant period the individual solely responsible for the organization's bookkeeping and compliance was affected by serious medical circumstances, including two surgeries and extended recovery, and by family circumstances including a death in the immediate family. The organization is small and volunteer-operated with no paid administrative staff. Detailed documentation supporting reasonable cause is available to the IRS upon request.