Novato Charter School is located in Novato, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Novato Charter School employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Novato Charter School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Novato Charter School generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NOVATO CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THAT IS COMMITTED TOTHE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD. THROUGH A CURRICULUM INSPIRED BY WALDORF-METHODS, OUR TEACHERS NURTURE THROUGH THE IMAGINATION IN THE EARLY YEARS, BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR ABSTRACT THINKING, GRADUALLY AND APPROPRIATELY CHALLENGING THE INTELLECT THROUGHOUT THE GRADES. THIS PHILOSOPHY PLACES EQUAL EMPHASIS ON A SOLID ACADEMIC PROGRAM, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ATTENTION TO THE INNER LIFE AND NATURAL RHYTHMS OF THE CHILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY SERVING AROUND 260 STUDENTS GRADES K-8TH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nikki Lloyd Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $99,568 |
Craig Allender Chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lia Heath Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin J Lee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Shortal Board Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Hale Board Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $212,388 |
| Government grants | $3,253,397 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,833 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,473,618 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,399 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,485,695 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,980 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,733,821 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $345,694 |
| Other employee benefits | $195,983 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $90,057 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $68,787 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,605 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $153,360 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,344 |
| Office expenses | $30,141 |
| Information technology | $48,907 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $153,879 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,888 |
| Insurance | $17,245 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,282,064 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,920 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $760,745 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $469,709 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $643,546 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,751 |
| Total assets | $2,003,671 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $437,213 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $25,751 |
| Total liabilities | $462,964 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,366,212 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $174,495 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,003,671 |