Ella Austin Community Center
Ella Austin Community Center
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About this organization
Mission
To empower individuals and families across the life span by providing multiple, integrated services that meet the needs of San Antonio's Eastside neighborhoods and beyond.
About
EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THE ELLA AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IS A STATE LICENSED FACILITY SINCE 1985 THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND PROTECTIVE SERVICE. THE PROGRAM HAS AN EXTENSIVE TRACK RECORD FOR PROVIDING STRENGTHS-BASED SERVICES TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE EASTSIDE (EASTPOINT) OF SAN ANTONIO, AND SINCE 2012 CHILDREN IN FEDERALLY DESIGNATED EASTSIDE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD AND CHOICE FOOTPRINTS. THE AGENCY'S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CHILD AND PARENT TRAINING SERVICES IS BASED ON CREATING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT. THE PRE-K ENGAGES CHILDREN IN A RICH CURRICULUM THAT NURTURES THEIR INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ELLA AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER HAS BEEN PROVIDING EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO THE EASTSIDE COMMUNITY SINCE 1978 AND PARENTING TRAINING SINCE 2001. THE PROGRAM HAD CONTACTS WITH THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO AND UNITED WAY. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 132 CHILDREN.EARLY HEAD START: BENEFITS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, HEAD START IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING NATIONAL SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM. DESIGNED TO HELP THE UNDER-PRIVILEGE CHILDREN MAKE THE JUMP FROM HOME TO SCHOOL, HEAD START PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION AWARENESS AS WELL AS A PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. ELLA AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS (BIRTH TO 3RD GRADE) AND THEIR PARENTS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES QUALITY, CONSISTENCY AND CONNECTION AT EVERY CRITICAL JUNCTION IN A CHILD'S LIFE.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “To empower individuals and families across the life span by providing multiple, integrated services that meet the needs of san antonio's eastside neighborhoods and beyond.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “This center is a 119 year old san antonio based not for profit organization that provides a comprehensive range of community-based programs and services for individuals, families, and seniors by bringing resources, education and connections to the eastside neighborhoods.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is TX, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2017 as PO BOX 8147, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78208.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 50 employees on their payroll as of 2017.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$82,460.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1959.
- 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 $1,036,617 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $14,502 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.