2026-04-08T23:04:42Z 2026-01-31 990EZ 2025-02-01 331473602 HEADWATERS ACADEMY HEAD 8152068508 14 North May Street Aurora IL 60506 Kendra Holton Board Treasurer 8152068508 2026-04-08 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X https://www.headwatersil.org X X 134080 X 33680 100400 0 0 134080 0 80788 4150 15590 100528 33552 791 34343 791 33552 791 33552 791 33552 Headwaters is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to providing community-centered, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students. The organization operates a microschool program that integrates project-based learning, environmental education, and standards-aligned instruction. Through hands-on activities such as garden-based learning and community food production, students develop academic, social, and civic skills. Headwaters serves students and families seeking meaningful, real-world education while contributing to the broader community through service and partnerships focused on sustainability and food access. Microschool Education Program: Headwaters operates a multi-age microschool serving approximately 15 elementary and middle school students. The program provides interdisciplinary, project-based instruction aligned with academic standards, integrating literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students engage in hands-on, experiential learning designed to build critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 2500 80000 Environmental and Garden-Based Learning: Students participate in hands-on environmental education through the cultivation of nine garden beds. Activities include planting, harvesting, and studying plant biology and ecosystems. This program integrates science education with real-world application and supports sustainability learning. 10000 Community Food Systems and Service Projects: Headwaters engages students in service-learning through food production and donation. Students have grown and donated produce to local food pantries, contributing to community food access efforts. This program builds civic responsibility and connects students to local community needs. 11000 101000 Dana Merk Board President 20.00 0 0 0 Kendra Holton Head of School 40.00 30000 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false IL Kendra Holton 651 Normal Road DeKalb IL 60115 8152068508 false false false false false false false false false true false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false Part I, Line 16 Breakdown of additional expenses: Insurance: $614.68 Supplies & Equipment: $12,410.62 Payroll Taxes: $600 Technology: $1,965