Caritas Of Austin

Organization Overview

Caritas Of Austin is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Caritas Of Austin employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Caritas Of Austin 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 09/2021, Caritas Of Austin generated $15.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2015, Caritas Of Austin has awarded 80 individual grants totaling $6,339,224. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CARITAS OF AUSTIN'S MISSION IS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN GREATER AUSTIN

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BEST SINGLE SOURCE PLUS (BSS+) COLLABORATIVE CONSISTS OF 12 AGENCIES, AND PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY WITH COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING STABILITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, THE BBS+ PROGRAM PAYS DEBT AND PROVIDES RENT, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND MANY OTHER HOUSING SUPPORTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (RAPID REHOUSING) AND CLIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A THREAT TO THEIR HOUSING (HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION). PARTICIPATING AGENCIES INCLUDE: ANY BABY CAN, CARITAS OF AUSTIN (LEAD FISCAL AGENT), CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS, FAMILY ELDERCARE, FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS, FRONT STEPS, GOODWILL OF CENTRAL TEXAS, LIFEWORKS, MEALS ON WHEELS, SAFE ALLIANCE, THE SALVATION ARMY AND VIVIENT HEALTH. FROM JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2020, 11 OF THE 12 BSS+ PARTNERS ADMINISTERED AN ADDITIONAL PROGRAM, RELIEF IN STATE OF EMERGENCY (RISE). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 WHO WERE INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CARES ACT ASSISTANCE.


THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, PROVEN SOLUTION TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS. THIS INTERVENTION COMBINES AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND IS DESIGNED TO BUILD INDEPENDENT LIVING AND PROMOTE GENERAL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES 133 UNITS OF HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS, MANY OF WHOM HAVE NOT HAD A PLACE TO CALL HOME FOR MANY YEARS. THE POPULATION SERVED ARE THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERED TO HAVE THE HIGHEST VULNERABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY - AS PER A COMMUNITY-WIDE, STANDARIZED INITIAL COORDINATED ASSESSMENT - AND WHO OFTEN HAVE CO-OCCURING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.


THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) PROGRAM WORKS TO RAPIDLY REHOUSE VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING LITERAL HOMELESSNESS AND STABILIZE VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA. CARITAS SSVF PROVIDES CRITICAL TIME INTERVENTION CASE MANAGEMENT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. CLIENTS BEGIN CASE MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY UNDER A HOUSING FIRST (HF), RAPID REHOUSING (RRH) MODEL. VETERAN SPECIALISTS CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD THAT PRESCRIBE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES, AFTER INITIAL ASSESSMENT: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATION, HOUSING LOCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING, ACCESS TO HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND REFERRAL FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE.


IN ADDITION TO BSS+, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & SSVF - WE ALSO HAVE RAPID REHOUSING & INTEGRATED SERVICES, THAT INCLUDE A HOUSING STABILITY DEPARTMENT (INCLUDING A YOUTH HOUSING STABILITY SUB-DEPARTMENT), EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AS WELL AS SSVF).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jo Kathryn Quinn
President/ceo
$137,380
Elizabeth Perch
CFO
$115,992
Adelita Winchester
Chief Programs Officer
$106,827
Monica Crowley
Chair
$0
Erik Dithmer
Vice-Chair, Finance & Monitoring
$0
Tracy Snodgrass
Co-Chair, Finance & Monitoring
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$137,506
Related organizations$495,636
Government grants $9,532,054
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,029,996
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $226,817
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,195,192
Total Program Service Revenue$139,244
Investment income $2,367
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,827
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,606
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,511,664

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Caritas Of Austin has awarded $1,209,817 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LIFEWORKS

PURPOSE: FULL CONTINUUM HOUSING SERVICES, SPECIFICALLY SERVICING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AT RISK OF OR CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

$184,071

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HIV

$138,628

SALVATION ARMY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE HOUSING STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT

$133,730

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS

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Austin, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE HOUSING STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT

$124,665

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE HOUSING STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY

$117,231

FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS

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Austin, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

$111,293
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Caritas Of Austin has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mark And Tracie Monroe Family Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

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