Disabilitysa, operating under the name Fiesta Especial disABILITYsa Creative Services, is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Fiesta Especial disABILITYsa Creative Services employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fiesta Especial disABILITYsa Creative Services 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, Fiesta Especial disABILITYsa Creative Services generated $542.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $435.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DISABILITYSA'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, ADVANCE, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY BUILDING CONNECTIONS, EXCHANGING INFORMATION, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRENGTHENING OUR DISABILITY COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER SAN ANTONIO AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AT DISABILITYSA INCLUDE THE FIESTA ESPECIAL PROGRAMS CONSISTING OF A ROYAL COURT LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, CELEBRATION DAY COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, PARADE, AND ROYAL COURT ALUMNI LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, AS WELL AS THE DISABILITY INCLUSION RESOURCE CENTER, AND SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. DISABILITYSA SERVES YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE FIESTA ESPECIAL ROYAL COURT PROGRAM CREATES VISIBILITY FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHILE PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES (AGES 12+). THE CELEBRATION DAY, A COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, BRINGS MANY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ADULT DAY HABITATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE COMPRISED OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS, TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY-WIDE CELEBRATION OF HERITAGE, CULTURE, AND DIVERSITY IN A FUN, SAFE, AND INCLUSIVE WAY. THE DISABILITY INCLUSION RESOURCE CENTER IS ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES THAT ASSIST OTHER BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES MORE INCLUSIVE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES THE MOBILE CHANGING UNIT, SENSORY ESCAPE ROOM, SENSORY KIT STATION, DISABILITY LIVED EXPERIENCE PANELS, AND INCLUSION TRAINING. [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O]
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AT DISABILITYSA INCLUDE AN EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT BENEFITS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THE PARTICIPATION OF INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MISSION OF DISABILITYSA THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING PLATFORMS, AWARENESS-BUILDING PROGRAMS, FINANCIAL SAVINGS, AND MORE. THESE PROGRAMS UTILIZE RESOURCES TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE DISABILITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH LOW-COST PRINTING OPTIONS, EDUCATIONAL SERIES, CONSULTING, CONNECTS, AND TRAINING.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT DISABILITYSA INCLUDE NAVIGATION SERVICES, ONLINE RESOURCE WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND ACCESSABILITY FEST. PROGRAMS WHICH OPERATE TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH THE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY BY SHARING INFORMATION. DISABILITYSA'S WEBSITE IS A DYNAMIC RESOURCE TOOL FOR INFORMATION ON CURRENT ISSUES, LOCAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MORE. THE ACCESSABILITY FEST IS A GATEWAY TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS. THE PROGRAM CAPTURES THE ATTENTION OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES. THE VAXABILITYSTRONG PROGRAM (ONE-YEAR ONLY) IS A MULTIFACETED INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN TO OPEN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT QUESTIONS AND BARRIERS AROUND VACCINATIONS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON VACCINE SAFETY, BENEFITS, AND ACCESS FOR THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE ADVANCE PROGRAMS AT DISABILITYSA SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHERS WHO ARE PART OF OUR DISABILITY COMMUNITY IN DISCOVERING WAYS EACH PARTICIPANT CAN TAKE A ROLE IN EFFECTING CHANGE AND PROVIDING TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO DO SO. THE ABILITYSTRONG PARADE IS SAN ANTONIO'S DISABILITY PRIDE CELEBRATION EXPRESSING THE BELIEF THAT DISABILITY IS A NATURAL AND BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE HUMAN DIVERSITY IN WHICH PEOPLE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY CAN TAKE PRIDE. THIS ANNUAL PROGRAM BRINGS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO ADVANCE PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARD DISABILITY AND EVEN CHANGE THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT AND DEFINE DISABILITY. IT IS A CELEBRATION THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE BEAUTY, ABILITY, AND STRENGTHS THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BRING TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. DISABILITYSA TEAM MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CONVERSATIONS, PLANNING TEAMS, AND COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESSES TO ADVANCE THE CONSIDERATIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIALIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melanie Cawthon Executive Director | Officer | 75 | $70,721 |
Jane Paccione Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sandy Liwang Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marissa Gonzalez Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Markmann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Albert Sawyer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,555 |
Fundraising events | $17,985 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $159,812 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $341,756 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $521,108 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,025 |
Investment income | $163 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,500 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $542,824 |
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. | $185,911 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,421 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,094 |
Payroll taxes | $14,733 |
Fees for services: Management | $41,737 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,105 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,882 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,367 |
Office expenses | $8,016 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,249 |
Travel | $6,937 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,621 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,696 |
All other expenses | $10,116 |
Total functional expenses | $435,184 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $359,724 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,513 |
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 | $54,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $29,524 |
Total assets | $447,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,149 |
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 | $29,394 |
Other liabilities | $111,694 |
Total liabilities | $182,237 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $128,059 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $136,965 |
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 | $447,261 |