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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1302986

NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

Also known as BELINGHERI JEFF

Tax-exempt · NOVATO, CA 94949

Financials

$298K$237K2022$377K$452K2023$387K$363K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$387,048$362,585$24,463$259,316$0$259,316
August 31, 2024990$377,477$451,799-$74,322$463,010$327,560$135,450
August 31, 2023990$298,104$236,999$61,105$369,772$160,000$209,772
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$358,582
of which government grants
$195,522
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,596
Net income from fundraising events
-$9,265
Other revenue
$23,870

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$354,157
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$1,650
Program services (functional)
$355,807
Management and general (functional)
$6,330
Fundraising (functional)
$448

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$463,010
Total assets, end of year
$259,316
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$259,316
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,300
Net assets without donor restrictions
$259,316
Gross receipts
$396,313
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
State of legal domicile
CA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN WHITLOWTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
STEPHANIE ERICKSENTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
LENNA MOGANNAMSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DEREK KNELLTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
RICARDO RIVAS-AVALOSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
HEATHER SAMMONSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
TAMARA RESSLERTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
SUSAN MATHEWSExecutive Dir.
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY JANIAKTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
STEPHANIE ERICKSENTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
KATE McNEARPresident 8/24
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
HOPE BLACKMANTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
RICARDO RIVAS-AVALOSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
HEATHER SAMMONSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TAMARA RESSLERTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
SUSAN MATHEWSExecutive Dir.
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PENNY JANIAKTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
STEPHANIE ERICKSENTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
KATE McNEARPresident
Trustee or director
6$0
HOPE BLACKMANVice President
Trustee or director
3$0
RICARDO RIVAS-AVALOSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
HEATHER SAMMONSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TAMARA RESSLERTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
SUSAN MATHEWSExecutive Dir.
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
448 IGNACIO BLVD PMB 410, NOVATO, CA 94949-6085
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SUSAN MATHEWS, 448 IGNACIO BLVD 410, NOVATO, CA 94949
Signed the 990
SUSAN MATHEWS, Ex. Director
Phone
(415) 883-4262
Return prepared by
BREGANTE COMPANY LLP CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 48-1302986 or by the name NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO ELEVATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL NOVATO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Enrichment Grants were provided to support a wide variety of programs and projects based upon individual applications. These grants included supplemental materials for school libraries and classrooms to support reading instruction; support for visual and performing arts visiting clinicians, supplies and musical instruments; support for after-school activities and clubs for students; equipment and professional expert support for student wellness; and technology tools for instruction.
    Expenses $355,807 · grants $354,157

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1302986
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
2003
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B122)
Assets (IRS master file)
$259,316
Income (IRS master file)
$396,313

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$387,048$362,585$259,316XML
990August 2024$377,477$451,799$463,010XML
990August 2023$298,104$236,999$369,772XML
990August 2022$285,792$208,274$314,190IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

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 48-1302986).

Questions about NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

What is the EIN of NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION is 48-1302986.
Is NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION 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 NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names SUSAN MATHEWS.
Who are the officers and directors of NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $387,048, expenses of $362,585 and total assets of $259,316 at year end.

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