EIN 27-2451077

Vela

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Provides hands-on classes and support in both english and spanish to austin's underserved families of children with special needs. Vela empowers familiies of children with special needs through hands on courses, support and community building. Empowers families of children with special nees through hands-on information, resources and support.
Also known as...
Growing Roots
Total revenues
$368,146
2023
Total expenses
$533,437
2023
Total assets
$559,349
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Vela

Provides hands-on classes and support in both english and spanish to austin's underserved families of children with special needs

Who funds Vela

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Northwest Austin Sertoma ClubAssistance for Disabled School Children$35,806
Austin Community FoundationGrant Award in Support of Vela's 2022 Hispanic Impact Fund Proposal$31,000
Garrison Family FoundationVela Autism Program Expansion$25,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Vela

NameTitleCompensation
Maria HernandezExecutive Director
Celina McGrawCommunications Director
Shalyn Bravens, LMSWProgram Director
Mike YeldellBoard Treasurer$0
Alex CantuBoard Chair$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Vela

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$380,676
Program services$7,358
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-19,888
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$368,146

Form 990s for Vela

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-01990View PDF
2022-122023-05-30990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-06-02990View PDF
2019-122020-08-13990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,185 from American Online Giving Foundation
April 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $31,000 from Austin Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
EducationChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
velafamilies.org/ 
Phone
(512) 850-8281
IRS details
EIN
27-2451077
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B28: Special Education Institutions, Programs
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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