Headwaters School
Beginning with a montessori foundation and progressing to the international baccalaureate (ib) diploma programme, headwaters serves students from early childhood through grade 12 to live authentically, think expansively, …
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Visit www.headwaters.orgAbout Headwaters School
Headwaters School is an independent early childhood through 12th grade school with a Montessori Foundation and an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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Mission
Beginning with a montessori foundation and progressing to the international baccalaureate (ib) diploma programme, headwaters serves students from early childhood through grade 12 to live authentically, think expansively, and create bravely. We are inspired, organized, and guided by our purpose, promise, and pact. These ideas serve as the foundation for our daily work.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Headwaters School with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHeadwaters School is a registered education nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 743020203. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Headwaters School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 743020203. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Headwaters School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Headwaters School is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Headwaters School has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Headwaters School is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Headwaters School. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Headwaters School holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Headwaters School is an independent early childhood through 12th grade school with a Montessori Foundation and an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Headwaters School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Headwaters School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Headwaters School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 743020203, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HEADWATERS SCHOOL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Headwaters School
- What is Headwaters School?
- Headwaters School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Austin, United States. Headwaters School is an independent early childhood through 12th grade school with a Montessori Foundation and an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
- When was Headwaters School founded?
- Headwaters School was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Headwaters School?
- Magdalena Vial serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Headwaters School located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Headwaters School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Headwaters School trustworthy?
- Headwaters School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Headwaters School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 743020203.
- What is Headwaters School's website?
- http://www.headwaters.org