AUSTIN VOICES FOR EDUCATION & YOUTH

EIN: 743017284 501(c)(3) Youth Development

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$2,680,198
Total Expenses
$3,357,758
Total Assets
$1,414,333
Net Assets
$1,313,765
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
ARA MERJANIAN
Phone
5124146822
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AUSTIN VOICES FOR EDUCATION & YOUTH, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

AUSTIN VOICES FOR EDUCATION AND YOUTH CREATES COMMUNITY COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, SUPPORT KIDS AND IMPROVE SCHOOLS. WE BELIEVE OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAN SERVE AS POWERFUL HUBS FOR BRINGING NEIGHBORHOODS, FAMILIES AND STUDENTS TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $0

YOUTH & PARENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: YOUTH LEADERSHIP IS DONE THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE JUST KEEP LIVIN' AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT AKINS AND CROCKETT AND YOUTH MENTORING IN DALLAS AT 14...

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YOUTH & PARENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: YOUTH LEADERSHIP IS DONE THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE JUST KEEP LIVIN' AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT AKINS AND CROCKETT AND YOUTH MENTORING IN DALLAS AT 14 CAMPUSES. YOUTH LEADERS HAVE ENGAGED ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES IN PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HAVE HOSTED SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUMS. AUSTIN VOICES ALSO SPONSORS YOUTH LEADERSHIP EVENTS, SUCH AS THE RECENT YOUTH EQUITY SUMMIT AT DOBIE MIDDLE SCHOOL. PARENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE ALSO TRAINED AS COMMUNITY BLOCK LEADER AND PROMOTORA PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS TIME EACH WEEK TO ENGAGE VIRTUALLY IN TRAINING AND NETWORKING SESSIONS. OVER 300 PARENTS TOOK PART IN THE CBL AND PROMOTORA PROGRAM IN 2024-25. AUSTIN VOICES HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL FOUNDATION AND FEDERAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $283,192 Revenue: $237,500

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: AVEY WORKS WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING STUDENTS, TEACHERS/STAFF, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT GREATER EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. EFFORTS INCLUDE...

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: AVEY WORKS WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING STUDENTS, TEACHERS/STAFF, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT GREATER EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. EFFORTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PARTNER DEVELOPMENT. AUSTIN VOICES HAS PARTNERED WITHAUSTIN ISD TO CREATE HIGH-FUNCTIONING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AT WEBB, DOBIE, BURNET AND NORTHEAST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL BOTH WEBB AND NORTHEAST WERE ON THE VERGE OF CLOSURE IN 2007-2008, BUT HAVE NOW MADE NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED TURNAROUNDS USING COMMUNITY SCHOOL STRATEGIES. CURRENTLY, AUSTIN VOICES IS WORKING WITH 21 CAMPUSES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND PRIORITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $607,841 Revenue: $77,200

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: THE FIRST FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2007 TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL-BASED CENTER TO OFFER PROFESSIONAL WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS. CURRENTLY, AVEY HAS...

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: THE FIRST FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2007 TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL-BASED CENTER TO OFFER PROFESSIONAL WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS. CURRENTLY, AVEY HAS SEVEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (BURNET, DOBIE, MARTIN,AND WEBB MIDDLE SCHOOLS,PEREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE AND NORTHEAST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL). THE FRCS ARE A "ONE-STOP SHOP" FOR FAMILIES FACING THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY, OFFERING THE EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, HEALTH, COUNSELING, AND BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE, WITH THE GOAL OF FAMILY STABILITY AND SUCCESS. EACH FRC HAS A LICENSED BILINGUAL SOCIAL WORKER, AND MOST OF THE FRC HAVE A FULL-TIME DIRECTOR. AVEY'S FRCS HAVE, OVER THE PAST EIGHTEEN YEARS HELPED CAMPUSES IMPROVE ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE BY HELPING STUDENTS FOCUS ON NEEDS AT SCHOOL

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,516,852
Program Service Revenue $314,700
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-151,354
TOTAL REVENUE $2,680,198

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $547,992
Salaries & Benefits $1,976,653
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,908,370
Other Expenses $833,113
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,357,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,680,198 $4,145,577 -0.4%
Expenses $3,357,758 $2,420,042 +0.4%
Net Income $-677,560 $1,725,535 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRYS DOUGHERTY BOARD CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY HARRIS BOARD VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH PRICE BOARD SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BATTLES BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONTSERRAT GARIBAY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JAY MCCULLAR BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARA MERJANIAN PRIOR BOARD CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMEY WILLIAMS-HILL BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON DAVID SAUCEDO BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,680,198 $3,357,758 $1,414,333 $-677,560
2024 $4,145,577 $2,420,042 $2,087,355 $1,725,535
2023 $2,055,887 $2,047,231 $445,666 $8,656
2022 $1,923,836 $2,194,053 $327,085 $-270,217
2021 $2,271,414 $1,892,747 $591,179 $378,667
2020 $1,615,662 $1,546,065 $269,016 $69,597
2019 $1,352,885 $1,309,909 $157,218 $42,976
2018 $1,255,093 $1,349,256 $76,431 $-94,163
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