Nonprofit · EIN 36-3727667
HEADWATERS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,963,997 | $2,391,226 | -$427,229 | $11,217,032 | $294,059 | $10,922,973 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,901,141 | $2,084,630 | -$183,489 | $11,375,079 | $201,084 | $11,173,995 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $292,487
- Program service revenue
- $1,492,520
- Investment income
- $155,507
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $342
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,231
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$664
- Other revenue
- $23,483
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $146,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,158,640
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,425,668
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,073
- Accounting fees
- $34,372
- Occupancy
- $133,972
- Depreciation
- $218,357
- Program services (functional)
- $1,784,884
- Management and general (functional)
- $602,842
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,375,079
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,217,032
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $294,059
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,922,973
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,797,644
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,918,973
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,970,155
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENNIFRE HARTMAN | HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,156 | $10,381 |
| MARIANNE WRIGHT | HEAD OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,220 | $7,615 |
| AIMEE DENDRINOS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATE WRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMI LORENZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA WOLF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BERCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANNE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA T JAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROLAND MACNICHOL JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY BEAUVAIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIANNE WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CATE WRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TANYA CUNNINGHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE HALAT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE DENDRINOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NINA T JAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROLAND MACNICHOL JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM WOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMI LORENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1005 DURSTON RD, BOZEMAN, MT 59715-2721
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AIMEE DENDRINOS, 1005 W DURSTON RD, BOZEMAN, MT 59715
- Signed the 990
- AIMEE DENDRINOS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 585-9997
- Website
- WWW.HEADWATERSACADEMY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PINION LLC
Mission
TO CULTIVATE CONFIDENT, CAPABLE LEARNERS AND LEADERS FOR THE CHANGING WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- HEADWATERS ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE INDEPENDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BOZEMAN MONTANA OFFERING A CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS, GRADES 6-8, SEEKING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND FIELD STUDY. HEADWATERS ACADEMY FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING STUDENTS WHO POSSESS GREAT INDEPENDENCE, STRONG SELF-ADVOCACY, GOOD DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, AND A SOLID SET OF PERSONAL VALUES. WE CARE AS MUCH ABOUT WHO OUR CHILDREN ARE BECOMING AS WHAT THEY LEARNING.Expenses $1,784,884 · grants $146,400 · revenue $1,492,772
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3727667
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,217,032
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,970,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,963,997 | $2,391,226 | $11,217,032 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,901,141 | $2,084,630 | $11,375,079 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,748,130 | $2,016,237 | $11,272,038 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,568,450 | $2,039,313 | $11,585,031 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-3727667).
Questions about HEADWATERS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of HEADWATERS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEADWATERS ACADEMY is 36-3727667.
- Is HEADWATERS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to HEADWATERS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEADWATERS ACADEMY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HEADWATERS ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HEADWATERS ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HEADWATERS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AIMEE DENDRINOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEADWATERS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,156 (GENNIFRE HARTMAN, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does HEADWATERS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,963,997, expenses of $2,391,226 and total assets of $11,217,032 at year end.
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