Headwaters At The Comal is located in New Braunfels, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Headwaters At The Comal 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 12/2023, Headwaters At The Comal generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.9% per year over the past 6 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:
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THE MISSION OF HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL IS TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND NATURE BY SHOWCASING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COMAL SPRINGS. CREATE A PREMIER EDUCATION CENTER INSPIRING HEARTS AND MINDS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION TO COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICES: HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL HOSTS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. TOPICS INCLUDE NATIVE PLANTS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER CONSERVATION, ARCHAEOLOGY, A CHILDREN'S SCIENCE SERIES, AND A WATERSHED EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DRY COMAL CREEK WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN. HEADWATERS IS OPEN TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR TOURS AND MEETINGS OR TO VISIT ON THEIR OWN AND LEARN THROUGH SELF-GUIDED TOUR INFORMATION AND INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE. A TOTAL OF 3,483 PEOPLE VISITED HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL IN 2023 AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 150 TOURS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SELF-GUIDED VISITS. THE GOAL OF OUR PROGRAMS IS TO INSPIRE HEARTS AND MINDS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL, TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY.
NATIVE PRAIRIE AND RIPARIAN RESTORATION: THE HEADWATERS HAS REMOVED ALMOST 4.5 ACRES OF ASPHALT AND IMPERVIOUS COVER AND REPLACED THAT AREA WITH NATIVE SOIL, HUNDREDS OF GRASSES, FORBS, AND TREES IN ORDER TO DIVERT WATER AWAY FROM THE HEADWATER SPRINGS OF THE COMAL RIVER AND FILTER THROUGH NATURAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT OF BERMS, SWALES, CHECK DAMS AND VERNAL POOLS. CONTINUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE PRAIRIE AND RIPARIAN AREA ALONG SPRING RUN #4 OF THE COMAL RIVER IS NECESSARY TO CONTROL REINTRODUCTION OF INVASIVE SPECIES. IN ADDITION, CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS HELP TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AND COLLECT DATA ON RE-INTRODUCTION OF BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, FROGS, DRAGONFLIES, AND OTHER SPECIES ATTRACTED TO THE RESTORED AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ian Taylor Vice President (term 05/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Schriewer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Krause Board President (start 04/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brent Lundmark Board Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Schorn Board Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judith Dykes-Hoffmann Board President (term 03/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $667,603 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,800,994 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,468,597 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $23,526 |
Investment income | $47,960 |
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 | $2,540,083 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $240,997 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $160,663 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,725 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,227,813 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,407 |
Office expenses | $1,915 |
Information technology | $5,891 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $16 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,285 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $968 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,718,071 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $918,856 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $233,737 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $234,561 |
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 | $4,742 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,179,992 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,571,888 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $174,163 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,954 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $179,117 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,392,771 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,571,888 |