Vecina is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vecina employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vecina is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VECINAS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANT JUSTICE ADVOCATES THROUGH MENTORING ATTORNEYS, EDUCATING COMMUNITIES, AND MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MANY ATTORNEYS ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO HELP BUT DONT HAVE THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION. VECINA PROVIDED EXPERT MENTORS AND TRAINING ATTORNEYS THAT EQUIPPED PRO BONO ATTORNEYS WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO PROVIDE ZEALOUS ADVOCACY.ADDITIONALLY, MISINFORMATION ABOUT IMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRATION LAW HAS BECOME WIDESPREAD AND DIFFICULT TO COMBAT. VECINA PROVIDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT EVENTS AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS SO THAT THE TRUTH CAN SPREAD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lindsay Goldford Gray CEO | Officer | 40 | $40,259 |
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Penelope Codrington Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Crawford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Garza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Windscheffel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $255,656 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $255,656 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,720 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $261,376 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $40,259 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,001 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,155 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,493 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,960 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,275 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,170 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $4,175 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $134,169 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $188,107 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,175 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,973 |
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 | $149,950 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $355,205 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,596 |
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 | $5,175 |
Total liabilities | $12,771 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $306,122 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,312 |
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 | $355,205 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Vecina has recieved totaling $155,059.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
International Academy Of Trial Lawyers Foundation Roseville, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PROJECT | $80,000 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
Texas Bar Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: Afghan affirmative asylum project | $25,000 |
Shield-Ayres Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Shield-Ayres Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $59 |
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Trust Uw Marion Law 2-3491 Dallas, TX | $2,813,682 | $591,729 |
Barton Creek Elementary Booster Club Austin, TX | $232,955 | $0 |
Vecina Austin, TX | $355,205 | $261,376 |
Southern Law Enforcement Foundation Gonzales, LA | $53,014 | $0 |