VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR SALVADOR CAVAZOS

Phone

5122875050

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $14.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE VISION OF VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO SERVE AS A MODEL SCHOOL THAT SUCCESSFULLY PREPARES ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC BACKGROUND, FOR A RIGOROUS HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM, GRADUATION, AND ULTIMATELY SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,184,238 Revenue: $9,871,747

VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS [VALERE] BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION. STUDIES SHOW THAT WHERE A CHILD LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTS THEIR CHANCES OF ATTENDING COLLEGE AND PURSUING...

VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS [VALERE] BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION. STUDIES SHOW THAT WHERE A CHILD LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTS THEIR CHANCES OF ATTENDING COLLEGE AND PURSUING OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE, WHICH IS WHY VALERE OPERATES FREE, COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOLS FOR PRE-K TO 12TH GRADERS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WITH FREE TRANSPORTATION AND FREE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE. VALERE OFFERS FREE TUTORING AND ITS TEACHERS HAVE EXTENDED HOURS TO ENSURE IT IS PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH PERSONALIZED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEL IN LEARNING. VALERE OPERATES IN SEVERAL COMMUNITIES INCLUDING CORPUS CHRISTI, BROWNSVILLE, AND AUSTIN, TX. THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED: 1,052

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,800,154

Program Service Revenue $9,883,002

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-11,255

TOTAL REVENUE $12,671,901

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $8,045,047

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $11,184,238

Other Expenses $5,935,250

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,980,297

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$12,671,901	$13,571,619	-0.1%
Expenses	$13,980,297	$13,857,268	+0.0%
Net Income	$-1,308,396	$-285,649	+3.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

153

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$980,426

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SALVATORE JAMES FARFAGLIA	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE CANTU	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CRISTELLA GARCIA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR SALVADOR CAVAZOS	SUPERINTENDENT	40.00	Officer	$836,393	$57,988	$894,381
SAMANTHA J HENNIG	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$86,045	$0	$86,045

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$12,671,901	$13,980,297	$10,309,322	$-1,308,396
2023	$13,571,619	$13,857,268	$8,202,657	$-285,649
2022	$13,586,948	$13,009,861	$8,282,324	$577,087
2021	$12,758,789	$10,718,717	$5,587,290	$2,040,072
2020	$13,464,499	$12,500,595	$3,668,071	$963,904
2019	$15,075,539	$14,093,787	$3,376,064	$981,752