Nonprofit · EIN 46-5515608
HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $780,490 | $286,616 | $493,874 | $7,488,391 | $0 | $7,488,391 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $390,236 | $219,278 | $170,958 | $6,946,218 | $0 | $6,946,218 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $308,340 | $247,208 | $61,132 | $6,746,463 | $0 | $6,746,463 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $617,161
- Program service revenue
- $59,800
- Investment income
- $46,986
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,262
- Net income from fundraising events
- $56,543
- Other revenue
- $56,543
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $86,679
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $831
- Accounting fees
- $9,175
- Depreciation
- $1,886
- Program services (functional)
- $213,296
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,678
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,642
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,946,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,488,391
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,488,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,260
- Publicly traded securities
- $496,540
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,013,284
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,475,107
- Gross receipts
- $797,798
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 495
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Ball | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $77,000 |
| Richard Duarte | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Bond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Boerner | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick McGuire | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bridget McDermott Flood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Theresa De La Haya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Wright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Maddox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Ball | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $77,000 |
| Richard Duarte | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Said PhD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Boerner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bridget McDermott Flood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryland Howard | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick McGuire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Maddox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Ball | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $77,000 |
| Richard Duarte | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Said PhD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Boerner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bridget McDermott Flood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryland Howard | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick McGuire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Maddox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4503 BROADWAY ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209-0000
- In care of
- % PAMELA BALL
- Signed the 990
- Pamela Ball, Executive Director
- Phone
- (210) 828-2224
- Website
- www.headwaters-iw.org
- Return prepared by
- Michael Garza & Co LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Habitat Restoration Program:Bird City San Antonio Partner OrganizationHeadwaters 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. Sanctuary Habitat ProgramsOur programs strive to improve habitat conditions - to promote wildlife diversity, increase Sanctuary carrying capacity for wildlife, and provide a more pleasurable visitor experience. Prolonged drought and summer nighttime temperatures above 85 degrees continue to stress our native trees, especially our Hackberry population, which provides an important food source for birds. While Hackberry trees suffer, Retama, Anacua, Bluewood Condalia, Lotebush, and Gum Bumelia species thrive.Invasive Plant Management Program: Invasive plant species threaten the Sanctuary habitat by competing with essential native trees and suppressing understory species, needed for local and migratory wildlife sustenance and shelter. In 2025, Headwaters removed over 17,143 invasive plants, bringing the total removed since fall 2019 to 150,165. By years end, Headwaters will have worked 67% of the Sanctuary (31.9 acres). In 2026, planned removal work on an additional 6.8 acres will deliver 80% 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: Additional native grass and forb seed broadcasts on the forest floor have created a more robust native seed bank, enabling it to better compete with invasive seeds. Pedestrians may view Inland Sea Oats and Wildrye grasses filling exposed areas. Native grasses and forbs support insects, birds, and small mammals by providing foraging materials, food sources, and host plants. With greater native plant coverage, we reduce erosion, increase carbon sequestration, and improve soil health. Native Prairie Program: The Upper Field 2-acre native grass prairie was seeded with 13 grass species one year ago. The area will remain fenced to protect the young grass plants from curious visitors until fully established. Providing food and nesting materials for wildlife, the prairie is a significant addition to our habitat corridor along the migratory flyway.The Circle of the Springs Garden: Headwaters continued to maintain the Sanctuarys 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. In the first quarter, the 7-year-old drip irrigation system was upgraded. The Shrubby Boneset, Heartleaf Hibiscus, Apache Plume, Dwarf Barbados Cherry, Fall Aster, and Gulf Muhly were exceptional this year. Research Projects: Completed or in progress- Insect - North American Butterfly Association surveys, July and October 2025, volunteers; Gulf Fritillary Butterfly Study, summer 2025, University of San Diego; Leafhopper Surveys, 2025-2026, Texas A&M at San Antonio; and Insect general surveys, Fall 2025-Spring 2026, University of the Incarnate Word. Bird - Cattle Egret Vegetation Study, Summer-Fall 2025, Texas State University; 2nd Friday Bird Walk eBird reports, monthly, Bexar Audubon docents; and Sanctuary Bird Surveys, multi-year commitment, Bexar Audubon South Central Texas. Flora - Phenology study, monthly, volunteers.Water for Wildlife Project: A solar-powered wildlife water station near the native grass prairie will operate in time for the spring heat. Community donations and a gift from The Skiles Foundation funded this project.Sanctuary Multi-season Biodiversity Study: To obtain a baseline habitat and wildlife evaluation of the Sanctuary, a twelve-month biodiversity study will be performed by members of the Urban Alchemy Collective Master Plan team. The results will inform future habitat programs and projects and provide direction for future research opportunities within the Sanctuary. Several habitat funding sources provided the means to secure the study.Donated Services (In-Kind) received for 2025 amounted to $145,058.Expenses $174,659
- Public Access Program:Spirit Reach ProjectContemplative Path to the Sacred 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. The plan includes embankment stabilization, riparian restoration, and improvements to the Blue Hole site. Construction begins in summer 2026; completion anticipated in 2027. The project is funded by Bexar County, with oversight from the San Antonio River Authority. Blue Hole Marker, Texas Historical Commission: In recognition of the Blue Holes significance, a marker will be installed adjacent to the restored site.Sanctuary Master Plan: The plan will address several topics, including preservation and erosion mitigation, public access, program facilities, and visitor amenities. Urban Alchemy Collective will develop an integrated 10-year vision. The project is funded by H-E-B.Great Oak Trail Bridge Project: In early spring 2026, the Great Oak Trail will reopen. The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation funded the project to construct three pedestrian bridges along the trail.Donated Services (In-Kind) received for 2025 amounted to $14,312.Expenses $28,116
- Environmental Education Program: Environmental Education: During volunteer service sessions, Headwaters offered practical knowledge and guidance in land stewardship. Public response to our Sanctuary guided walks remained strong. Community and school tours included a brief introduction to the Headwaters ministry and Sanctuary, as well as an overview of our habitat programs. 2025 Guided nature walks, presentations, and tours will remain free and open to the public. Our Environmental Film Series will resume when a facility with parking is secured.Donated Services (In-Kind) received for 2025 amounted to $2,574.Expenses $10,521
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5515608
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,488,391
- Income (IRS master file)
- $797,798
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- June 8, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $780,490 | $286,616 | $7,488,391 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $390,236 | $219,278 | $6,946,218 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $308,340 | $247,208 | $6,746,463 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $772,877 | $259,221 | $6,640,373 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-5515608).
Questions about HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC
- What is the EIN of HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC is 46-5515608.
- Is HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2017.
- Are donations to HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC 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 AT INCARNATE WORD INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,000 (Pamela Ball, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does HEADWATERS AT INCARNATE WORD INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $780,490, expenses of $286,616 and total assets of $7,488,391 at year end.
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