Headwaters for Heroes
Organized hunting, fishing, and shooting events for wounded combat veterans and combat veterans.
Headwaters for Heroes at a glance
In short: Headwaters for Heroes gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $208,016
- +246.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Headwaters for Heroes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VFW Post 7105 ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Post 7105 Fredericksburg, TX | Operational Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,016 | $500,587 | $352,056 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $60,008 | $413,413 | $435,673 | — | — |
| 2022 | $69,372 | $588,558 | $560,378 | — | — |
| 2021 | $43,159 | $371,762 | $476,443 | — | — |
| 2020 | $148,159 | $305,680 | $167,453 | — | — |
About Headwaters for Heroes
Based on IRS filings
Headwaters for Heroes is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Harper, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $208K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Headwaters for Heroes is led by Steven Sweeney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Sweeney
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hollender
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Garcia
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Carver
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Carver
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Haverda
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paco Garcia
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Chapin
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Tompkins
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Danny Denson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Miranda Heflin (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jillian Doyal (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Deatherage (2020) — Director
- Former: Tricia Denson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Headwaters for Heroes
How much does Headwaters for Heroes give each year?
Headwaters for Heroes gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Headwaters for Heroes?
Headwaters for Heroes reported $208K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $501K.
What is Headwaters for Heroes?
Headwaters for Heroes is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Harper, TX. It holds $208K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Headwaters for Heroes operate?
Headwaters for Heroes has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Headwaters for Heroes's EIN?
Headwaters for Heroes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4578920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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