2025-07-02T14:01:26-07:00 2024-12-31 832884896 Michael Garza & Co LLC 8415 Speedway Dr San Antonio TX 78230 990 2024-01-01 465515608 Headwaters at Incarnate Word Inc HEAD 2108282224 4503 Broadway St San Antonio TX 78209 Pamela Ball Executive Director 2025-07-02 true true Michael Garza CPA P00543101 2103410577 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 4503 Broadway St San Antonio TX 78209 396644 false X www.headwaters-iw.org X 2017 TX Our mission is to preserve, restore and celebrate the rich natural, cultural, historical, spiritual and educational values of the headwaters of the San Antonio River, especially within the 53-acre Headwaters Sanctuary. We respond to the call for a sustainable relationship with God's creation by offering environmental education, reflective experiences on care of creation, and practical, hands-on volunteer opportunities to restore and protect the land. Headwaters at Incarnate Word is a nonprofit sponsored Earth care ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. 7 6 1 608 0 228534 240050 56800 50600 23006 50854 48732 308340 390236 0 0 86837 86838 0 38967 160371 132440 247208 219278 61132 170958 6746463 6946218 0 6746463 6946218 Our mission is to preserve, restore and celebrate the rich natural, cultural, historical, spiritual and educational values of the headwaters of the San Antonio River, especially within the 53-acre Headwaters Sanctuary. We respond to the call for a sustainable relationship with God's creation by offering environmental education, reflective experiences on care of creation, and practical, hands-on volunteer opportunities to restore and protect the land. Headwaters at Incarnate Word is a nonprofit sponsored Earth care ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. false false 122501 Habitat Restoration Program:The Headwaters Sanctuary: We share a sacred responsibility to care for God's creation. The San Antonio area is undergoing rapid urban growth, climate stressors, and biodiversity pressure. One 53-acre oasis in downtown San Antonio remains-the Headwaters Sanctuary. Sheltering the Blue Hole, the primary spring of the San Antonio River, the Sanctuary is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement agreement. Headwaters is committed to the preservation and restoration of this urban refuge.The Headwaters ecological restoration vision plan addresses the need for an unfragmented native habitat corridor to support diverse native wildlife and migratory species in a growing urban center while simultaneously providing visitors with a connection to nature. In 2024, the Headwaters staff and our community volunteers engaged in the practical, hands-on restoration and protection of local natural resources within this corridor. Headwaters offered supervised volunteer sessions every Wednesday, Saturday, and frequently Friday mornings throughout the year, pausing only for extreme summer heat in mid-July through August. Headwaters staff and dedicated volunteers prepared and maintained trails, cleared debris, removed invasive species, and planted and maintained native plants. A total of 575 volunteers contributed 4698 service hours to Headwaters Stewardship Programs.Bird City San Antonio - Partner Organization: Headwaters habitat restoration work continued to support Bird City San Antonio certification requirements. Headwaters shared habitat restoration progress with Bexar Audubon South Central Texas representatives throughout the year. Headwaters is pleased to partner in this far reaching effort to protect and improve native habitat in the San Antonio area. Headwaters Earth Care 2024 A Year of Achievements, Plans, and Hope: Ecological Succession Continues: Prolonged drought and high spring/summer temperatures continue to stress our Hackberry trees, which produce desirable berries for wildlife. The forest transition has accelerated under these climate stressors. Yet, we do see signs of recovery amid this change. Native saplings and understory plants are responding. Dayflowers, Pigeonberry, Bluewood Condalia, Lotebush, and Turks Cap flourished this year. We continue our habitat restoration work to reduce the invasive plant population, augment the native seed supply, and provide more resources for our local and migratory wildlife. Along each trail, we view the land healing.Invasive Plant Management Program: Invasive plant species threaten the health of our forest by competing with native trees and suppressing understory species propagation that local and migratory wildlife require for sustenance and shelter. Wind, water, and birds introduce invasive seeds from neighboring properties to the Sanctuary. In 2024, Headwaters removed over 34,508 invasive plants, bringing the total removed since fall 2019 to 127,622. Headwaters has worked 54% of the Sanctuary (27 acres). In 2025, removal work on an additional 9 acres will deliver 72% of the Sanctuary initially cleared of invasive plants. Volunteers and Headwaters staff execute this multi-year program with limited assistance from hired tree crews as funds are available.Forest Floor Restoration Project: Native grass seed has been cast onto the forest floor, creating a more robust native seed bank to compete with invasive seeds present. Pedestrians can view Inland Sea Oats and Wildrye grasses along our pedestrian trails. Native grasses support insects, birds, and small mammals by providing foraging materials, food sources, and host plants. These drought-tolerant and deep-rooted grasses help reduce erosion, increase carbon sequestration, and improve soil health.The Circle of the Springs Garden Program: Headwaters continued to maintain the Sanctuary's 80-foot diameter Circle of the Springs Garden, composed of 16 planting beds with 43 native pollinator plant species to support local and migratory wildlife. The Buttonbush, Heartleaf Hibiscus, Apache Plume, Desert Rue, Lindheimer's Muhly, Dwarf Barbados Cherry, Datura, and Gulf Muhly were exceptional this year. In 2025, Headwaters will upgrade the drip irrigation system and install QR code signage to make garden and prairie plant information available to visitors.Native Prairie Program: After 2.5 years of preparation, the field surrounding the garden has been seeded with 13 grass species to establish a native short grass prairie. The area will remain fenced to protect the young grass plants from curious visitors until fully established. The prairie will provide food and nesting materials for wildlife, a significant addition to our habitat corridor along the migratory flyway.Butterfly and Bird Population: Volunteers completed North American Butterfly Association surveys in June and October 2024. The Headwaters Fall survey reported 31 butterfly species (53%) of the total species reported in all San Antonio survey sites. Headwaters monitors the species and population counts year to year, noting the habitat changes and environmental stressors. After each 2nd Friday Bird Walk, our Bexar Audubon guides file an eBird report. Since spring 2016, our docents have recorded the Headwaters Bird Walks to eBird.Volunteer Support: Over 621 volunteers contributed 5,296 service hours to support our Earth Care Mission. Our 2024 community support included members of the Texas Master Naturalist; River Aid San Antonio, Incarnate Word High School; Native Plant Society of Texas; Ronald Reagan High School, University of the Incarnate Word; Boy Scouts of America; Trinity University; St Anthony Catholic High School; Stantec, Inc.; United States Air Force; Young Men's Service League; Teens Give Back; Edgewood Fine Arts Academy; Our Lady of the Lake University; San Antonio Gaelic Athletic Club; HDR; University of Texas at San Antonio; Texas Conservation Corp; Bexar County Youth; Maestas & Associates, LLC; National Charity League, Texas Invaders, Salsa Squad; Salesforce; Culligan Southwest, Inc.; Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc.; San Antonio Christian High School; Young Men's Leadership Academy; Engineers without Borders USA; EOG Resources; Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance; Kappa Delta Chi Society; Pape Dawson Engineers, United Health Group; and Wellmed Medical Management, Inc.2025 Headwaters Plans: Water for Wildlife Project: A solar-powered wildlife water station near the new native grass prairie will operate in 2025. The project is a collaborative effort between Headwaters and an engineering class from the University of the Incarnate Word. Community donations and a gift from The Skiles Foundation funded the project.Donated Services (In-Kind) received for 2024 amounted to $154,768. 13541 Environmental Education Program: During volunteer service sessions, Headwaters offered practical knowledge and guidance in land stewardship. Public response to our Sanctuary-guided bird and nature programming was strong. Community and school tours included a brief history of the ministry of Headwaters Sanctuary and an overview of our habitat programs. 2025 Guided nature walks, presentations, and tours will remain free and open to the public. Sanctuary wildlife and phenology survey work will continue. Our Environmental Film Series will resume when a facility with parking is secured.Donated Services (In-Kind) received for 2024 amounted to $3,173. 10369 Public Access Program:Spirit Reach Project: In October 2021, the Bexar County Commissioners funded the Spirit Reach Project. Headwaters at Incarnate Word, University of the Incarnate Word, the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, and the San Antonio River Authority signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU} to begin plans for a contemplative pedestrian route from the Brackenridge Park Lilly Pond, under Hildebrand Avenue to the Sanctuary's Blue Hole Spring and riparian forest. This contemplative walkway will complete a pedestrian route between the UNESCO World Heritage Site Missions to the primary source spring of the San Antonio River, the Blue Hole, providing a physical, cultural, historical, and spiritual connection by 2027.2025 Headwaters Plans:Spirit Reach Project-Contemplative Path to the Blue Hole and Beyond: The project will connect the Blue Hole to the World Heritage Site Missions along the San Antonio River. The contemplative path will bring visitors from Brackenridge Park under Hildebrand Avenue through the Incarnate Word campus to the Blue Hole and the Sanctuary main entrance near the Little Blue Hole. The project entails embankment stabilization, riparian restoration, an engaging contemplative path, and Blue Hole site preservation/restoration. Project construction begins in August 2025. Completion is anticipated in 2027.Great Oak Trail Bridge Project: By August 2025, the Great Oak Trail will reopen with three new pedestrian bridges thanks to the lronkosky Charitable Foundation. Visitors of all ages may then easily cross the creek beds along the trail surrounded by Mountain Laurels.Donated Services (In-Kind) received for 2024 amounted to $11,554. 146411 true true false false false false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 7 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 6 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true false false true true false X X Pamela Ball 2108282224 4503 Broadway San Antonio TX 78209 Pamela Ball Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 77000 0 0 Richard Duarte Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sally Said PhD Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Boerner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bridget McDermott Flood Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ryland Howard Chairperson 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrick McGuire Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sylvia Maddox Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 77000 0 false false false 0 240050 240050 Lease Income 50600 50600 50600 49361 49361 0 0 0 1493 1493 1493 1493 55140 6408 48732 48732 0 0 0 390236 50600 99586 0 0 0 0 77000 66220 3080 7700 0 0 0 3947 3394 158 395 5891 5066 236 589 0 0 8875 8875 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1969 1969 9043 9043 Habitat Restoration Program 53179 53179 Contract Labor 26000 2600 20280 3120 Grant Writer 26000 26000 Office Expense & Supplies 2350 1786 235 329 5024 3154 1036 834 219278 146411 33900 38967 101137 126910 602000 556130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17031 13401 5599 3630 396191 435295 0 0 0 5641536 5824253 6746463 6946218 0 0 X 553413 761610 6193050 6184608 6746463 6946218 6746463 6946218 170958 28797 X true X false true false X 125793 598187 689630 228534 240050 1882194 0 0 125793 598187 689630 228534 240050 1882194 632342 1249852 5723 54071 6042 24547 49361 139744 0 0 2021938 0.61810 0.61860 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 1 49 1 true 10 3850 false 356843 47601 12417 416861 279520 68500 8823 356843 128500 150850 170 279520 128500 128500 1.00000 false false false 17031 13401 3630 3630 Conservation Easement 83617 Construction in Progess 86542 Endowment-Cash 416861 Headwaters Sanctuary Land 5165780 Land Improvements 71453 5824253 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. The total cost of the conservation easement agreement is capitalized in the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets on the organization's reviewed financial statements. X X X X X X X false Special Event 55140 55140 3229 500 2679 55140 55140 3229 500 2679 6408 48732 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The member of the corporation consists of those persons (as an institutional body) who are from time to time members of the General Council of a religious congregation of Roman Catholic sisters known as the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas a non-profit Texas Corporation. This sole corporate member shall approve or disapprove any: amendment or restatement of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the corporation; change in direction from the policies on mission or philosophy of the corporation; merger, dissolution, or consolidation of the corporation; mortgage, sale, exchange or pledge of corporate property or assets; acquistion of real property; creation of a new corporation(s) or subsidiary; appointment or removal of the Director or a board trustee of the Corporation; annual capital and operational budgets. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The sole corporate member is and shall be those persons who are from time to time members of the General Council of the Roman Catholic Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, a non-profit Texas corporation. This one corporate member shall approve or disapprove any: amendment or restatement of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the corporation; change in direction from the policies on mission or philosophy of the corporation; merger, dissolution, or consolidation of the corporation; mortgage, sale, exchange or pledge of corporate property or assets; acquistion of real property; creation of a new corporation(s) or subsidiary; appointment or removal of the Director or a board trustee of the Corporation; annual capital and operational budgets. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The sole corporate member is and shall be those persons who are from time to time members of the General Council of the religious congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, a non-profit Texas corporation. This one corporate member shall approve or disapprove any appointment or removal of the Director or a board trustee of the Corporation. The existing board of trustees recommends, to the corporate member, individuals for appointment to the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The sole corporate member is and shall be those persons who are from time to time members of the General Council of the religious congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, a non-profit Texas corporation. This one corporate member shall approve or disapprove any: amendment or restatement of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the corporation; change in direction from the policies on mission or philosophy of the corporation; merger, dissolution, or consolidation of the corporation; mortgage, sale, exchange or pledge of corporate property or assets; acquistion of real property; creation of a new corporation(s) or subsidiary; appointment or removal of the Director or a board trustee of the Corporation; annual capital and operational budgets. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The federal form 990 is reviewed in detail by management with the independent accounting firm who prepared it. The 990 will be circulated via email by the Executive Director to each board member in PDF format for review and will be subsequently filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members have received Conflict of Interest Policy and other organizational policies at board meetings and were discussed at board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director's compensation is included as a component of the operating budget which is approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Associate Director's compensation is included as a component of the operating budget which is approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available upon receipt of a written request from the requesting party. 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