Nonprofit · EIN 47-5189520
NOVA PETS ALIVE
Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $63,469 | $91,889 | -$28,420 | $14,961 | – | $14,961 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,118 | $122,596 | -$27,478 | $43,381 | $0 | $43,381 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,271 | $33,252 | -$9,981 | $75,490 | $22,722 | $52,768 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,747
- Program service revenue
- $38,522
- Other revenue
- $200
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $91,889
- Program services (functional)
- $75,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,381
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,961
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,961
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,961
- Gross receipts
- $63,469
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary M Van Tassel | President | 20 | $0 |
| Margaret Elizabeth Wherry Acker | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Gerald Acker | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Van Tassel | President | 20 | $0 |
| Margaret Elizabeth Wherry Acker | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Gerald F Acker | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA VIGLIOTTI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BETH WHERRY ACKER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ALYSSA MALA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| HILLARY VAN TASSEL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4094 MAJESTIC LANE 138, FAIRFAX, VA 22033-2104
- In care of
- % ALYSSA MALA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 54094 Majestic Lane 138, Fairfax VA 22033
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Alyssa Michnick, 11100 Beaver Trail Court, Reston VA 20191
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Gerald Acker, Treasurer
- Website
- www.novapetsalive.org
Mission
The mission of NPA is to reduce animal shelter populations and enhance animal welfare through a dual-track approach: facilitating the rescue and adoption of at-risk animals while providing collaborative support and resources to advocacy groups to proactively prevent animal displacement.
Program accomplishments
- NPA facilitated the rescue rehabilitation and rehoming of 109 animals in 2025. Through dedicated animal care and community outreach the organization successfully transitioned 98 animals into permanent adoptive homes. Program expenditures of $75,000 were primarily directed toward essential veterinary care medical treatments and daily maintenance to ensure the health and well-ability of at-risk animals prior to adoption.Expenses $75,000 · grants $63,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5189520
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,961
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,469
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $63,469 | $91,889 | $14,961 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $95,118 | $122,596 | $43,381 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $23,271 | $33,252 | $75,490 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $124,128 | $95,934 | $62,749 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Alyssa Michnick | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 47-5189520).
Questions about NOVA PETS ALIVE
- What is the EIN of NOVA PETS ALIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NOVA PETS ALIVE is 47-5189520.
- Is NOVA PETS ALIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to NOVA PETS ALIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NOVA PETS ALIVE 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 NOVA PETS ALIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NOVA PETS ALIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NOVA PETS ALIVE?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Alyssa Michnick.
- Who are the officers and directors of NOVA PETS ALIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NOVA PETS ALIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $63,469, expenses of $91,889 and total assets of $14,961 at year end.
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