HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL

EIN: 822200071 501(c)(3) Environment

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

Total Revenue
$1,418,954
Total Expenses
$1,117,561
Total Assets
$2,707,646
Net Assets
$2,696,514
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
NANCY PAPPAS
Phone
8306088828
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $301K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

STRENGTHENING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND NATURE BY SHOWCASING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COMAL SPRINGS. PREMIER EDUCATION CENTER INSPIRING HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION TO COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $924,968 Revenue: $6,649

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...

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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. 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 2,061 PEOPLE VISITED HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL IN 2024 AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 32 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $80,303

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...

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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 REINTRODUCTION OF BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, FROGS, DRAGONFLIES, AND OTHER SPECIES ATTRACTED TO THE RESTORED AREA.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,313,853
Program Service Revenue $5,986
Investment Income $98,452
Other Revenue $663
TOTAL REVENUE $1,418,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $33,278
Program Expenses $1,005,271
Other Expenses $1,117,561
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,117,561

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,418,954 $2,540,083 -0.4%
Expenses $1,117,561 $1,718,071 -0.3%
Net Income $301,393 $822,012 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
65

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$427,018
Total Directors
7
$948,529
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAWN SCHRIEWER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $16,503 $266,884
LEONARD DOUGAL VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN MATNEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BOWERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT LUNDMARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $30,240 $203,164
GRETCHEN REUWER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $27,142 $251,085
SHAWN SCHORN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $29,930 $227,396
NANCY PAPPAS MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $31,286 $160,134
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,418,954 $1,117,561 $2,707,646 $301,393
2023 $2,540,083 $1,718,071 $2,571,888 $822,012
2022 $1,403,991 $929,009 $1,592,588 $474,982
2021 $1,498,883 $516,617 $1,068,826 $982,266
2020 $499,860 $513,455 $88,774 $-13,595
2019 $603,215 $576,651 $108,717 $26,564
2018 $442,325 $391,749 $53,868 $50,576
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