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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5381834

TERRA NOVA SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, MN 55313

Financials

$1.7M$1.9M2023$2.3M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TERRA NOVA SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,264,693$2,061,372$203,321$994,744$13,380$981,364
June 30, 2024990$1,731,634$1,929,613-$197,979$769,241$32,098$737,143
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$885,903
of which government grants
$885,903
Program service revenue
$947,347
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$431,443

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$277,000
Travel
$13,638
Depreciation
$27,768
Program services (functional)
$1,885,711
Management and general (functional)
$175,661

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$769,241
Total assets, end of year
$994,744
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,380
Net assets, end of year
$981,364
Land, buildings and equipment
$147,479
Gross receipts
$2,264,693
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
MN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREG ZIMMERMANBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
LES HARRISONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
CHRIS BOTMEMBER
Trustee or director
40$0
STACEY BESONENMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Greg ZimmermanBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Les HarrisonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Chris BotMember
Trustee or director
40$0
J McClellandMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Kayla HammerMember
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1705 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1929
In care of
% A CHANCE TO GROW
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GREG ZIMMERMAN, 1705 HWY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 55313
Signed the 990
GREG ZIMMERMAN, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(952) 852-0129
Return prepared by
THOMAS & COMPANY CPA PA

Mission

THE TERRA NOVA COMMUNITY FACILITATES AUTHENTIC LEARNING THROUGH DIVERSE EXPERIENCES, BUILDS LIFE(LONG) SKILLS, PROMOTES AUTONOMY FOR ALL, VALUES INNOVATION, IGNITES CURIOSITY AND PASSIONS, AND ADVOCATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A SPACE WHERE STUDENTS FEEL COMPELLED TO PONDER THE NATURAL WORLD AND THEIR PLACE IN IT. AS A GROUP OF DEDICATED STAFF, SUPPORTIVE FAMILIES, AND CURIOUS STUDENTS, WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT, TOGETHER, WE CAN CULTIVATE A STRONG LEARNING COMMUNITY OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS THINKERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS.
    Expenses $1,885,711

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-5381834
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$994,744
Income (IRS master file)
$2,264,693

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about TERRA NOVA SCHOOL

What is the EIN of TERRA NOVA SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TERRA NOVA SCHOOL is 46-5381834.
Is TERRA NOVA SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to TERRA NOVA SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TERRA NOVA SCHOOL 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 TERRA NOVA SCHOOL 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 TERRA NOVA SCHOOL 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 TERRA NOVA SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GREG ZIMMERMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of TERRA NOVA SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TERRA NOVA SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,264,693, expenses of $2,061,372 and total assets of $994,744 at year end.

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