Headwaters Park Alliance Inc
To perform services and other responsibilities associated with developing, maintaining, and improving headwaters park in fort wayne, Indiana, for the benefit of the public, including, but not limited to, providing and managing programs and activities at the park, promoting the park to the public, raising money to be used for the benefit of the park, and making capital improvements to the park.
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Headwaters Park Alliance Inc gave $231K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $231K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,927
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $230,927
- Median grant
- $230,927
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Headwaters Park Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ft Wayne Parks Department ($231K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ft Wayne Parks Department Fort Wayne, IN | Improve Splash Pad | $230,927 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $74,732 | $267,092 | $230,927 | 1 | $2,882 |
| 2023 | $292,360 | $231,599 | $228,149 | — | — | $3,168 |
| 2022 | $289,920 | $454,960 | $423,456 | — | — | $81 |
| 2021 | $258,416 | $504,835 | $432,137 | — | — | $73 |
| 2020 | $185,718 | $422,154 | $433,096 | — | — | $303 |
About Headwaters Park Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fort Wayne, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $231K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc is led by Geoff Paddock, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geoff Paddock
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Michele Herald
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Grinsfelder
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Shoaff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Zehner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Surguine
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kirk Moriarty
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Jorgensen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Steiner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jomare Bowers-Mizzell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzon Motz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacqueline Redd (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Geoff Paddock (Exec Directo).
Frequently asked questions about Headwaters Park Alliance Inc
How much does Headwaters Park Alliance Inc give each year?
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc gave $231K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Headwaters Park Alliance Inc?
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fort Wayne, IN.
Where does Headwaters Park Alliance Inc operate?
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Headwaters Park Alliance Inc's EIN?
Headwaters Park Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2117385. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
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