Nonprofit · EIN 94-3097690
NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · OAKLAND, CA 94605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,443,399 | $5,321,681 | -$878,282 | $5,294,868 | $765,845 | $4,529,023 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,647,526 | $5,435,104 | -$787,578 | $5,426,443 | $181,350 | $5,245,093 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,126,279 | $5,148,446 | $1,977,833 | $6,037,389 | $166,413 | $5,870,976 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,618,325
- Program service revenue
- $2,561,833
- Investment income
- $227,689
- Net rental income
- $30,800
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $46,859
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,752
- Other revenue
- $35,552
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,250,185
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,026,893
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,510,964
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $104,138
- Accounting fees
- $90,290
- Occupancy
- $877,588
- Depreciation
- $4,182
- Program services (functional)
- $2,934,609
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,770,581
- Fundraising (functional)
- $616,491
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,426,443
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,294,868
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $765,845
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,529,023
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $285,227
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,031,042
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $364,091
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,164,932
- Gross receipts
- $5,519,874
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonya Taylor | Dir. of Students Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,843 | $14,552 |
| Jill Diaz | Dir. of Admissions & MKT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,440 | $14,512 |
| MOLLY HARRINGTON | FRONT OFFICE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $97,436 | $8,013 |
| Mary Anton | Exec Dir/Acting HOS(8/24-6/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $37,500 | $0 |
| Sanjev deSilva | Head of School Officer | 40 | $19,688 | $564 |
| Liz Wright | CHAIR of FINANCE(THRU 11/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN HETERELENDY | PRESIDENT (Thru 12/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MARTINEZ QUITIGUA | Gov Char/PRESIDENT (Eff 12/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Hertelendy | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Nervis | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Parrott | Treasurer (Eff. 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Pivovaroff | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIKA BAUERLEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK BRADFORD | TRUSTEE (Thru 6/2025) Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GADSDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Diaz | Dir. of Admissions & MKT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,750 | $11,370 |
| Tonya Taylor | Dir. of Students Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,014 | $10,937 |
| Erika Molina | Director of Business Operation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,832 | $7,633 |
| Michelle Lewis-Alegre | DIRECTOR OF Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $99,564 | $4,787 |
| Sanjev deSilva | Head of School Officer | 40 | $84,217 | $2,858 |
| Liz Wright | CHAIR of FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalyan Balaven | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Monika Bauerlein | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Bradford | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| BrianGadsden | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Hertelendy | Trustee Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Geary Johnson | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Nervis | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Parrott | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Pivovaroff | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Martinez Zona | CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANTON | TRUSTEE EFF. 04/2023 Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROY DANOVITCH | Head of School - TERM. 06/2022 Officer | 40 | $161,739 | $9,675 |
| Genevieve Jackson | Head of School - Term. 03/2023 Officer | 40 | $124,105 | $1,863 |
| Michelle Lewis | Founder / Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,426 | $1,930 |
| Liz Wright | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalyan Balaven | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monika Bauerlein | TRUSTEE - EFF. 12/2022 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Bradford | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BrianGadsden | Trustee - EFF. 09/2022 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Hertelendy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geary Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Nervis | Trustee - EFF. 09/2022 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Parrott | Trustee - EFF. 12/2022 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Pivovaroff | Trustee - EFF. 01/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Quitugua | Trustee - EFF. 07/2022 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3710 DORISA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-4941
- In care of
- % ERIKA MOLINA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mary Anton, 3710 Dorisa Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
- Signed the 990
- Tracy Cone, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 957-0570
- Website
- www.Northernlightschool.com
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3097690 or by the name NORTHERN LIGHT 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
THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM ALL SOCIOECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE FACULTY AND STAFF CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN GROW ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY TO BECOME HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THE FOCUS IS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AS WELL AS NON-VIOLENCE, ACCEPTANCE OF DIFFERENCES, RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND MORAL ADVANCEMENT OF HUMANITY SO THAT THE CHILDREN DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
Program accomplishments
- NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT OAKLAND, CA NON PROFIT, PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 8 ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENT EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE BAY AREA. AT NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL, WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A BAY AREA SCHOOL THAT BUILDS A SCHOOL FAMILY AND IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING CHILDREN AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION THAT WILL ENHANCE NOT ONLY THEIR ACADEMIC GROWTH BUT ALSO THEIR EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR FACULTY IS HERE TO TEACH AND NURTURE THE CHILDREN IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF CHALLENGES, EXPLORATION, STRUCTURE AND LOVE. NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT ALL OF US: CHILDREN, FACULTY, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $2,934,609 · grants $1,250,185 · revenue $2,561,833
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
- 94-3097690
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,294,868
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,519,874
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2019
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,443,399 | $5,321,681 | $5,294,868 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,647,526 | $5,435,104 | $5,426,443 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,126,279 | $5,148,446 | $6,037,389 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,875,811 | $5,522,166 | $4,035,826 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 94-3097690).
Questions about NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL is 94-3097690.
- Is NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2018.
- Are donations to NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN LIGHT 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 NORTHERN LIGHT 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 NORTHERN LIGHT 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 NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mary Anton.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,843 (Tonya Taylor, Dir. of Students).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,443,399, expenses of $5,321,681 and total assets of $5,294,868 at year end.
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