Nonprofit · EIN 75-2740102
NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,765,592 | $5,317,891 | -$552,299 | $6,520,700 | $3,837,717 | $2,682,983 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,071,456 | $7,098,912 | -$1,027,456 | $7,437,994 | $3,753,503 | $3,684,491 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,615,185
- of which government grants
- $4,615,185
- Program service revenue
- $49,122
- Investment income
- $101,285
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$19,968
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,413
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,576,641
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,084,608
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,173
- Accounting fees
- $53,600
- Occupancy
- $236,257
- Travel
- $14,684
- Depreciation
- $268,815
- Program services (functional)
- $4,338,664
- Management and general (functional)
- $979,227
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,437,994
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,520,700
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,837,717
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,682,983
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,802,838
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,222,755
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,508,893
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,174,090
- Gross receipts
- $4,785,560
- Employees
- 85
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL JOHNSON | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $154,500 | $33,711 |
| DR MAYA LAGBARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANA MCNETT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GOINES | TEACHER REPRES Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TORRY ABRA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKAILEN L JOHNSON SR | PARENT REPRES Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL JOHNSON | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 2 | $164,864 | $25,582 |
| DR MAYA LAGBARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANA MCNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GOINES | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TORRY ABRA | PRESIDENT/CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKAILEN L JOHNSON SR | PARENT REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2800 PRICHARD LN, DALLAS, TX 75227-6815
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DANIEL JOHNSON, 2800 PRICHARD LANE, DALLAS, TX 75227
- Signed the 990
- DANIEL JOHNSON, SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (972) 808-7470
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
The mission of Nova Academy is to educate our students in a Multi-Cultural environment where parents and the community will serve as partners in achieving academic excellence for our students.
Program accomplishments
- We have two districts and/or campuses that are co-located in the same building. One is a pre-k-4th grade campus and the other is a pre-k-8th grade campus. We serve approximately 262 students between the two schools. Our primary programs include academic instruction for students driven by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are mandated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). We have curriculum offerings for general education students and students in special populations i.e., special education students, and second language learners. We offer robotics, athletics, and various clubs as enrichment opportunities for our students. We have an honors program for our high performing students in the area of mathematics for students in 6th-8th grades. Finally, students who are in 7th and 8th grades are provided opportunities to receive high school credit through the Edgenuity platform offered in our computer lab.Expenses $4,338,664 · revenue $49,122
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2740102
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,520,700
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,785,560
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $7,365,746 | $8,391,789 | $9,978,436 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $9,156,194 | $9,275,799 | $10,200,831 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL is 75-2740102.
- Is NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NOVA CHARTER 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 NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL 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 NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL 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 NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DANIEL JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,500 (DANIEL JOHNSON, SUPERINTENDENT).
- How much revenue does NOVA CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,765,592, expenses of $5,317,891 and total assets of $6,520,700 at year end.
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