Headwaters At The Comal

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, Headwaters At The Comal generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $516.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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: THE 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 DEVELOPED A WATERSHED EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 5TH GRADE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DRY COMAL CREEK WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN. HEADWATERS IS OPEN FOR 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 4,639 PEOPLE VISITED THE HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL IN 2021 AND PARTICIPATED IN A TOTAL OF 193 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ian Taylor
Vice President
$0
Dawn Schriewer
Treasurer
$0
Leonard Dougal
Secretary
$0
Judith Dykes-Hoffmann
Board President
$0
Nancy Pappas
Executive Director
$0
Jordan Matney
Trustee (as Of 5/21)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$523,815
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$963,201
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,487,016
Total Program Service Revenue$11,097
Investment income $0
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 $1,498,883

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Headwaters At The Comal has recieved totaling $61,089.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Summerlee Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Anchorage Foundation Of Texas

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
Union Pacific Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION

$10,000
Roy W & Ellen S Quillin Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$5,000
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Fdn Tr

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES/EXPENSES

$5,000
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MG

$1,000
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