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Headwaters Science Institute

We are educators, scientists, and community members with a mission to foster curiosity through science. We engage students' natural curiosity, guiding them to design and perform experiments that …

Science & Technology Soda Springs, CA EIN 471714438 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Headwaters Science Institute

Creating hands-on opportunities for students to learn science in the field. Check out our science camps, online programs, and free online learning portal.

Founded
Headquarters
Soda Springs, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U19
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

We are educators, scientists, and community members with a mission to foster curiosity through science. We engage students' natural curiosity, guiding them to design and perform experiments that answer their own questions through the scientific method. All students are mentored by scientists.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U19
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 70%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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Governance scandals
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Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Headwaters Science Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Soda Springs, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 471714438. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $926K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Headwaters Science Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Headwaters Science Institute is located in Soda Springs, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Headwaters Science Institute has $926K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Headwaters Science Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $926K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Headwaters Science Institute. 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.

Headwaters Science Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Creating hands-on opportunities for students to learn science in the field. Check out our science camps, online programs, and free online learning portal. Headwaters Science Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Headwaters Science Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $926K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Headwaters Science Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Headwaters Science Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471714438, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

ME
Megan Seifert
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Alec A••••
Board Member
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Andy G•••••••
Board President
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Craig R•••
Board Member
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Donna L••••
Board Member
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Jack H•••••
Board Member
ME
Megan S••••••
Executive Director
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Michelle F•••••••••
Secretary and Bookkeper
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Shandon L••••
Board Secretary
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Toyin W•••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
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$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Headwaters Science Institute This page 79 $925,619 -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Equine Science Society Inc 89 $236,281 81%
Washington State Academy of Sciences 89 $218,480 39%
International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers 89 $938,192 -
Atlantic Shark Institute 89 $164,394 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Headwaters Science Institute

What is Headwaters Science Institute?
Headwaters Science Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Soda Springs, United States. Creating hands-on opportunities for students to learn science in the field. Check out our science camps, online programs, and free online learning portal.
When was Headwaters Science Institute founded?
Headwaters Science Institute was founded in 2015.
Who leads Headwaters Science Institute?
Megan Seifert serves as Executive Director.
Where is Headwaters Science Institute located?
Headquartered in Soda Springs, United States.
What is Headwaters Science Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Headwaters Science Institute trustworthy?
Headwaters Science Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Science Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 471714438.
What is Headwaters Science Institute's website?
http://headwatersscienceinstitute.org