Vela is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Vela employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vela 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 12/2022, Vela generated $885.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $385.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VELA EMPOWERS FAMILIIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH HANDS ON COURSES, SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDES HANDS-ON CLASSES AND SUPPORT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO AUSTIN'S UNDERSERVED FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Cantu Board Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Susanna Olivarez Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Monica Saavedra Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mike Yeldell Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Guadalupe Yanez Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Carol Portillo PHD Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $91,653 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $804,798 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $896,451 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,915 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,518 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $885,848 |
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. | $65,953 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,786 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $184,479 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,050 |
Payroll taxes | $24,739 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,264 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,321 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,602 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,422 |
All other expenses | $41,738 |
Total functional expenses | $385,618 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $729,767 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $67 |
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 | $729,834 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,215 |
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 | $12,215 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $717,619 |
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 | $729,834 |