Nonprofit · EIN 86-2348432
ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,879,335 | $2,789,467 | $89,868 | $1,452,723 | $531,987 | $920,736 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,672,145 | $2,681,031 | -$8,886 | $1,181,045 | $350,177 | $830,868 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,966,387 | $2,366,353 | -$399,966 | $1,152,155 | $303,170 | $848,985 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50
- Program service revenue
- $2,825,466
- Investment income
- $53,819
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $433,377
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $723,461
- Other salaries and wages
- $859,293
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,937,964
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $2,202,460
- Management and general (functional)
- $565,266
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,741
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,181,045
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,452,723
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $531,987
- Net assets, end of year
- $920,736
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $920,736
- Gross receipts
- $2,879,335
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA SAFRONOFF | CO-FDR,EXEC DIR Officer | 40 | $230,528 | $21,928 |
| JOSHUA DAHN | CO-FDR,EXEC DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $232,185 | $19,714 |
| DR ROSEMARY ROHDE | CO-FDR,EXEC DIR Officer | 40 | $233,068 | $14,985 |
| JAMIE KENNEDY | EDUCATOR | 40 | $113,992 | $8,733 |
| RASHEED THOMPSON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BOROS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY ROHDE | EDUCATOR | 40 | $238,284 | $11,972 |
| JOSHUA DAHN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $237,130 | $11,034 |
| TARA SAFRONOFF | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $234,822 | $11,588 |
| JAMIE KENNEDY | EDUCATOR | 40 | $117,288 | $5,922 |
| RASHEED THOMPSON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN BOROS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA DAHN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,811 | $112,500 | $22,582 |
| TARA SAFRONOFF | EDUCATOR Key employee | 40 | $95,625 | $90,000 | $34,431 |
| ROSEMARY ROHDE | EDUCATOR Key employee | 40 | $95,625 | $90,000 | $17,466 |
| TRUDI HAGEN | EDUCATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $49,963 | $52,500 | $27,051 |
| JAMIE KENNEDY | EDUCATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $49,963 | $52,500 | $12,760 |
| LAUREN BOROS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHEED THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1439 HIGHLAND AVENUE 1126, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028-7622
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSHUA DAHN, 1439 HIGHLAND AVE 1126, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
- Signed the 990
- TARA SAFRONOFF, CO-FDR,EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (213) 444-6277
- Website
- www.astranova.org
- Return prepared by
- Leaf & Cole LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-2348432 or by the name ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
ASTRA NOVA IS AN EXPERIMENTAL ONLINE SCHOOL FOR KIND, INDEPENDENT, AND DARING STUDENTS AGES 10-14 AROUND THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED INTENSIVE AND INSIGHTFUL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR NEARLY 200 STUDENTS.Expenses $2,202,460 · grants $433,377 · revenue $2,825,466
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2348432
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,452,723
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,879,335
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,879,335 | $2,789,467 | $1,452,723 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,672,145 | $2,681,031 | $1,181,045 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,966,387 | $2,366,353 | $1,152,155 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 86-2348432).
Questions about ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL is 86-2348432.
- Is ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASTRA 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 ASTRA 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 ASTRA 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 ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOSHUA DAHN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,528 (TARA SAFRONOFF, CO-FDR,EXEC DIR).
- How much revenue does ASTRA NOVA SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,879,335, expenses of $2,789,467 and total assets of $1,452,723 at year end.
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