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Vela

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Specialized Education Institutions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$368k (2023)

Expenses
$533k (2023)

Total Assets
$559k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$7.02k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,146
Expenses
$533,437
Net Income
-$165,291
Net Assets
$552,328
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,676
> 100%
Program Services $7,358
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,888
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,783
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,240
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $559,349
Total Liabilities $7,021
Net Assets $552,328
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alex Cantu (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Yeldell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alisyn Diaz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carol Portillo Phd (Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Mchorse (Member) $0 $0 $0
Isbel Cobo (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaq Diaz (Member) $0 $0 $0
Timmie Bui (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$885,848
Expenses
$385,618
Net Income
$500,230
Net Assets
$717,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $896,451
> 100%
Program Services $10,915
1.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$21,518
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,953
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,479
47.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $729,834
Total Liabilities $12,215
Net Assets $717,619
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alex Cantu (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Olivarez (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Monica Saavedra (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Yeldell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Guadalupe Yanez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carol Portillo Phd (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Goessling Phd (Member) $0 $0 $0
Paulette Betancourt (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$302,289
Expenses
$335,570
Net Income
-$33,281
Net Assets
$217,389
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $288,662
95.5%
Program Services $18,374
6.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,747
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $179,608
53.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,624
Total Liabilities $9,235
Net Assets $217,389
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susanna Olivarez (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Monica Saavedra (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Yeldell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Guadalupe Yanez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0 $0
Katie Tackett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Portillo Phd (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Goessling (Member) $0 $0 $0
Paulette Betancourt (Member) $0 $0 $0
Alex Cantu (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$344,072
Expenses
$268,418
Net Income
$75,654
Net Assets
$250,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $344,496
> 100%
Program Services $7,111
2.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,535
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,167
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,247
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $279,467
Total Liabilities $28,797
Net Assets $250,670
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susanna Olivarez (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Monica Saavedra (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Wiley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Guadalupe Yanez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0 $0
Renee Hanson Malone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Katie Tackett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Portillo Phd (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Goessling (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,405
Expenses
$210,123
Net Income
$73,282
Net Assets
$175,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,968
> 100%
Program Services $13,531
4.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$26,094
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,000
26.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,323
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,114
Total Liabilities $6,098
Net Assets $175,016
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Snook (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Wiley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Frausto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0 $0
Renee Hanson Malone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Heyl (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Katie Tackett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Saavedra (Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Olivarez (Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Portillo Phd (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Goessling (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,311
Expenses
$192,779
Net Income
$8,532
Net Assets
$101,734
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,576
> 100%
Program Services $8,214
4.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,479
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
20.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,156
25.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,702
Total Liabilities $3,968
Net Assets $101,734
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Snook (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Wiley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Frausto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0 $0
Renee Hanson Malone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Veronica Martinez (Member) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Heyl (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Katie Tackett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Saavedra (Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Olivarez (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,479
Expenses
$161,357
Net Income
$31,122
Net Assets
$93,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,771
97.6%
Program Services $9,759
5.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,051
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,824
41.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,751
Total Liabilities $3,549
Net Assets $93,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Snook (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Wiley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Frausto (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0 $0
Renee Hanson Malone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Veronica Martinez (Member) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Heyl (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Katie Tackett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Saavedra (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Ellett (Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Olivarez (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$163,835
Expenses
$166,510
Net Income
-$2,675
Net Assets
$62,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,829
89.0%
Program Services $9,719
5.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,445
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,842
1.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,919
Total Liabilities $1,839
Net Assets $62,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Maria P Hernandez (Executive Director) $35,000 $0
Elida Guardia Bonet (Secretary) $0 $0
Martha Levien (Member) $0 $0
Craig Snook (Chair) $0 $0
Leslie Wiley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jacqueline Frausto (Member) $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0
Renee Hanson Malone (Member) $0 $0
Veronica Martinez (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,410
Expenses
$121,105
Net Income
$21,305
Net Assets
$64,755
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,488
95.1%
Program Services $4,816
3.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,106
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,841
Total Liabilities $2,086
Net Assets $64,755
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Maria P Hernandez (Executive Director) $22,916 $0
Chantel Acosta Saubon (Member) $0 $0
Elida Guardia Bonet (Secretary) $0 $0
Martha Levien (Member) $0 $0
Craig Snook (Chair) $0 $0
Leslie Wiley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jacqueline Frausto (Member) $0 $0
Raul Garza (Member) $0 $0
Renee Hanson Malone (Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,636
Expenses
$94,910
Net Income
$5,726
Net Assets
$43,450
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,585
88.0%
Program Services $3,148
3.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,403
8.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $500
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,737
Total Liabilities $2,287
Net Assets $43,450

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,231
Expenses
$68,357
Net Income
$7,874
Net Assets
$37,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,183
97.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,048
2.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,724
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,724

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