Liabilities / Assets
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
80th percentile
Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
95th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 22.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
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Revenue Growth
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Balance Sheet
Assets
$33,552
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Net Assets
$34,343
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Liabilities
-
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Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
$134,080
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Expenses
$100,528
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Net Income
$33,552
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Feb 1, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026
- Signed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Return Version
- 2025v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $134,080
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
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.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $2,500 | $80,000 |
| 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. | - | $11,000 |
| 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. | - | $10,000 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Holton | Head Of School | FT | $30,000 | - | $30,000 |
| Dana Merk | Board President | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Headwaters Academy
- EIN
- 33-1473602
- Phone
- 8152068508
- Address
- 14 North May Street, Aurora, IL 60506
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kendra Holton
- Title
- Board Treasurer
- Phone
- 8152068508
- Signed
- 2026-04-08
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 16
“Breakdown of additional expenses: Insurance: $614.68 Supplies & Equipment: $12,410.62 Payroll Taxes: $600 Technology: $1,965”
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Filings
Displayed year
2026 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $33,552
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $34,343
- Revenue
- $134,080
- Expenses
- $100,528
- Net income
- $33,552