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 09/2023, Caritas Of Austin employed 121 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 09/2023, Caritas Of Austin generated $17.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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.

Since 2015, Caritas Of Austin has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $9,227,408. 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

2023

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 BSS+ 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.


IN ADDITION TO BSS+, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & SSVF - WE ALSO HAVE A 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).


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jed Buie
Board Member
$0
Monica Crowley
Chair
$0
Vanessa Davila
Board Member
$0
Jeff Ervin
Board Member
$0
Lori Freedman
Board Member
$0
Robert Hernandez
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$434,352
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,980,174
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,866,503
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $654,778
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,281,029
Total Program Service Revenue$198,407
Investment income $46,798
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $116,896
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,813
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$124,130
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $17,540,957

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Caritas Of Austin has awarded $1,169,690 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ANY BABY CAN

PURPOSE: TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

$53,874

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS

PURPOSE: TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

$70,310

FAMILY ELDERCARE

PURPOSE: TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

$143,788

FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS

PURPOSE: TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

$254,460

LIFEWORKS

PURPOSE: TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

$248,242

GOODWILL CENTEX

PURPOSE: TO OFFER HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS

$21,569
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