Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc
The purpose of this organization is to operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of nova academy, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation operating as a California public charter school.
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc gave $969K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $969K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $968,633
- +51.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $968,633
- +51.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $968,633
- Total assets
- $18,972,355
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nova Academy ($969K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $969K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $969K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Academy Santa Ana, CA | Providing budget for student programs such as dance, movie, arts, and senior exit interviews. | $968,633 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,972,355 | $434,414 | $984,018 | $968,633 | 1 | $72,203 |
| 2024 | $19,694,415 | $3,186,967 | $685,227 | $640,008 | 1 | $2,495 |
| 2023 | $17,060,448 | $885,012 | $359,237 | $50,000 | 1 | $80 |
| 2022 | $16,886,340 | $248,743 | $203,029 | — | — | $82 |
| 2021 | $17,165,084 | $452,798 | $184,333 | — | — | $82 |
| 2020 | $17,205,815 | $182,128 | $234,997 | $95,092 | 1 | $2,242 |
About Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $969K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc is led by Sanford Otsuji PhD, Interim Board Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sanford Otsuji PhD
Interim Board Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lester
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Muckenthaler
CFO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Battersbee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kylie Schuyler (2020–2023) — Board Chair Term
- Former: Cari Garfield (2023) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc
How much does Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc give each year?
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc gave $969K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $640K across 1 grant.
How large is Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc?
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $434K.
What is Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc?
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Santa Ana, CA. It holds $19.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc operate?
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nova Academy Childrens Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2288700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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