Hands & Voices Texas Chapter is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hands & Voices Texas Chapter is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Hands & Voices Texas Chapter generated $250.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $167.1k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TEXAS HANDS & VOICES OFFERS SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES IN AN UNBIASED MANNER TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL PROGRAM - TEXAS HANDS & VOICES (TXH&V) OFFERS SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES IN AN UNBIASED MANNER TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING. OUR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PARENT/PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON ENABLING DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. TXH&V OFFERS SUPPORT IN AN UNBIASED MANNER TO FAMILIES THROUGH NETWORKING, RESOURCE SHARING, A WEBSITE & FACEBOOK PAGES, PARENT & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND WORKSHOPS. OUR PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM GUIDE BY YOUR SIDE, MATCHES SPECIALLY TRAINED "GUIDES" WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES IN NEED OF THE UNIQUE SUPPORT THAT COMES FROM SOMEONE ELSE WHO HAS WALKED THE PATH HIM/HERSELF AND CAN SHARE FROM DIRECT EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM. ENROLLING IN THE GUIDE BY YOUR SIDE PROGRAM IS EASY, CONFIDENTIAL, AND FREE OF CHARGE.
TEXAS OUTDOOR OUTREACH - WE RECEIVED A GRANT, THAT ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE THREE INDIVIDUAL PARK DAYS FREE TO FAMILIES, AT THREE DIFFERENT STATE PARKS. THE FUNDS WERE AWARDED BY THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE COOP. IT WAS A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT, AND ONLY MONEY EXPENDED BY THE PROGRAM WERE REIMBURSED. WE PAID FOR STAFF, FOOD, LOCATION/VENUE, GAMES, TOYS, AND SUPPLIES FOR THE EVENT.
ASTRA IS A REPLICABLE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDING PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH RESOURCES THAT FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON D/HH ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY IN THE HANDS & VOICES CONTEXT: A COMMITMENT TO UNBIASED SUPPORT OF FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION APPROACHES USED BY THEIR CHILDREN AND ACROSS THE FULL CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OPTIONS SO THAT EVERY CHILD WHO IS D/HH HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. ASTRA CONTENT IS DERIVED FROM YEARS OF DIRECT ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH FAMILIES IN SCHOOLS, ATTENDING ADVOCACY TRAINING FROM LEGAL EXPERTS, PROVIDING TRAINING, AND THE HANDS & VOICES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY GUIDEBOOK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Teresa Banda Executive Director (resigned 05/23) | Officer | 30 | $41,390 |
Roberta Crockett President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarah Wainscott Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Rakunas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michaela Hamaker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Kelsey Spurgin Secretary (resigned 06/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,478 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $202,104 |
Investment income | $47 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,937 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $250,566 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,295 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,786 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $96,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $818 |
Office expenses | $5,897 |
Information technology | $2,270 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,504 |
Travel | $9,364 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,631 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,795 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $167,082 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,538 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $38,927 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $129,465 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $129,465 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $129,465 |