VOLAR CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANNY MONROE

Phone

9155910800

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

VOLAR CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $948K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

VOLAR CIL IS AN ORGANIZATION OF AND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, ADVOCATING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, COMMUNITY OPTIONS, AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE THE LIVES THEY CHOOSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $811,979 Revenue: $827,105

THE ORGANIZATION COUNSELS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO ASSIST THEM IN DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING, PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND OTHER SERVICES TO THESE INDIVIDUALS FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND PROVIDES SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.

Program 2

Expenses: $163,256 Revenue: $90,372

THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (DHHS) PROGRAM OUTREACHES STATEWIDE TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, AS WELL AS ASSISTING AGENCIES AND OTHER SERVICE...

THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (DHHS) PROGRAM OUTREACHES STATEWIDE TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, AS WELL AS ASSISTING AGENCIES AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SERVE THESE CONSUMERS. THE PROGRAM, WHICH OPERATES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL/REGIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, OFFERS SERVICES IN EACH OF THE 11 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REGIONS OF THE STATE. THE DHHS SPECIALIST TEAM WITH DARS COUNSELORS AND OTHER DARS AGENCY STAFF TO ENSURE QUALITY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE TARGETED POPULATION.REGIONALLY BASED SPECIALISTS ASSIST CONSUMERS IN GETTING THE SERVICES THEY NEED FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, EMPLOYERS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES WHILE ADVOCATING WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES TO REMOVE COMMUNICATION BARRIERS TO RENDER MORE ACCESS TO THE TARGETED GROUPS AND REFERRAL SERVICES.

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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 $917,478

Program Service Revenue $1,446

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $29,007

TOTAL REVENUE $947,931

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $540,306

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $975,235

Other Expenses $515,145

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,055,451

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$947,931	$1,063,535	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,055,451	$1,088,479	0.0%
Net Income	$-107,520	$-24,944	+3.3%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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

Volunteers

N/A

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

$81,867

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOLORES SALAZAR	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAYELA MEJIA	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA GARCIA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTURO DIAZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MYRNA Y DIAZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE MELENDEZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID ZARAZUA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID ZARAZUA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC SALAZR	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUIS ENRIQUE CHEW	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$39,398	$0	$39,398
DANNY MONROE	CFO	40.00	Officer	$42,469	$0	$42,469

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
2024	$947,931	$1,055,451	$863,818	$-107,520
2023	$1,063,535	$1,088,479	$911,297	$-24,944
2022	$1,041,927	$1,170,144	$918,102	$-128,217
2021	$1,438,234	$1,257,435	$1,053,041	$180,799
2020	$1,159,956	$1,151,751	$1,100,004	$8,205
2019	$1,702,372	$1,219,500	$942,582	$482,872