2026-01-20T12:18:52-08:00 2025-08-31 942861940 BREGANTE COMPANY LLP CPAS 330 IGNACIO BLVD STE 201 NOVATO CA 94949 990 2024-09-01 481302986 THE NOVATO FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION DBA SCHOOL FUEL NOVA 4158834262 448 IGNACIO BLVD 410 NOVATO CA 94949 SUSAN MATHEWS Ex. Director 2026-01-15 true true Jeff P Belingheri P00637491 4158834262 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SUSAN MATHEWS 448 IGNACIO BLVD 410 NOVATO CA 94949 396313 false X WWW.NOVATOSCHOOLFUEL.ORG X CA FUNDS RAISED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (NUSD) TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DEEMED MOST CRITICAL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE FOUNDATION'S FYE 08/31/25 GRANTS TO NUSD WILL BE USED BY THE DISTRICT FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR. 7 7 0 60 0 383618 358582 0 5318 4596 -11459 23870 377477 387048 445494 354157 0 0 0 448 6305 8428 451799 362585 -74322 24463 463010 259316 327560 0 135450 259316 TO ELEVATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL NOVATO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. false false 355807 354157 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. 355807 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true false false false CA X RICARDO RIVAS-AVALOS 4154618500 1 MCINNIS PARKWAY STE 200 SAN RAFAEL CA 94903 X BRIAN WHITLOW Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE ERICKSEN Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LENNA MOGANNAM Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEREK KNELL Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICARDO RIVAS-AVALOS Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER SAMMONS President 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TAMARA RESSLER Trustee 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN MATHEWS Executive Dir. 30.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 79676 195522 83384 358582 0 4596 4596 0 0 0 0 79676 9265 -9265 -9265 0 0 OTHER INCOME(SEC 481-YEAR 1) 33135 33135 33135 387048 28466 354157 354157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1739 1739 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1650 1650 1814 1814 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 2677 2677 Printing and Publications 448 448 FEES 100 100 0 362585 355807 6330 448 54314 98365 197724 146651 195022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16500 2200 15950 14300 0 0 0 0 0 463010 259316 589 326971 327560 0 X 135450 259316 135450 259316 463010 259316 X 24463 99403 X false false false X 307353 289907 329817 383618 358582 1669277 0 0 307353 289907 329817 383618 358582 1669277 13719 1655558 31 45 1647 5318 4594 11635 0 33135 33135 1714047 0.96590 0.99200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false 600 600 900 150 150 225 3000 3000 16500 2200 14300 14300 X X X X X X X false TOUR OF NOVATO & OTHER EVENTS 70067 70067 8820 MEN'S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 9609 9609 445 79676 79676 9265 9265 -9265 true NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOLD DISTRICT 1015 SEVENTH STREET NOVATO CA 94945 321585 0 TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 0 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The Organization's Board monitors use of grant funds by verifying that funds were spent in accordance with board resolution. Actual periodical spending reports are provided by NUSD CFO upon request of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS INVOLVED IN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE EXCLUDED FROM VOTING ON ISSUES RELATED TO SUCH INTERESTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD-POSITIVE SEC 481 - YEAR 1 ADJ = -$33135 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD-POSITIVE SEC 481 ADJ. = $132538 Explanation of Section 481(a) adjustment Effective for the fiscal year ended 08/31/25 the organization filed form 3115 to change its overall method of accounting from accrual to cash basis to better reflect the activities of the organization. As a result of the change, the organization is required to recognize the Section 481(a) positive adjustment ratably over 4 years.Section 481(a) adjustment calculation:--------------------------------------Grants payable 8/31/24 $ 326,971Accounts payable 8/31/24 589Grants receivable 8/31/24195,022 ----------- $ 132,538 Section 481(a) positive adjustment recognition as other income:Fiscal year ending 8/31/25 $ 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/26 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/27 33,135Fiscal year ending 8/31/28 33,133 --------- $ 132,538