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Vela

Vela

Austin, TX 78702
Tax ID27-2451077

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About this organization

Revenue

$283,405

Expenses

$210,123

Website

velafamilies.org

Mission

Vela empowers families of children with special needs through hands on courses, support and community building.

About

Provides hands-on classes and support in both English and Spanish to Austin's underserved families of children with special needs

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Vela empowers familiies of children with special needs through hands on courses, support and community building.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Vela empowers familiies of children with special needs through hands on courses, support and community building.”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of TX, as reported.
  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 4900 GONZALES ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78702.
  • The non-profit has a total of 4 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $73,282.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2010.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $113,381 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $15,914 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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