Avance Inc
89% goes to programs $1 to raise $100
Avance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Antonio, Texas, registered in 1974, with $65,765,240 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
824 Broadway St Ste 204, San Antonio, TX, 78215 EIN 91-2074499 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.8M
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$66.7M
Net assets
$9.8M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Avance Inc: 89% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Avance Inc: 2 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Avance Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Avance Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To strengthen families in at risk communities through parent education and support programs.
What they do
Parent-child education program (pcep) - this program fosters parenting knowledge and skills that directly impact children's development, while also empowering parents to achieve their own educational and professional goals. pcep offers a two-generation approach that capitalizes on parents' strength and love to help them become the best teachers and stewards of their children's success.
Family support and education programs, including parenting education, early childhood education, services to fathers program, and parental engagement initiative. this program supports parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. at the foundation of all programs is the nine-month parenting education and early childhood education offered to parents with young children under the age of five.
Family, relationship, and marriage education works (frameworks), a federally funded program, provides married, engaged couples, and singles access to relationship education services, so they can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain healthy connections for the well-being of the family. this program offers weekly interactive, educational, and fun workshops, with presentations on diverse topics designed to promote strong, healthy family formation and maintenance, responsible fatherhood and parenting, and economic stability.
Contact & location
- Address
- 824 Broadway St Ste 204, San Antonio, TX, 78215
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $45.0M (FY2013) to $65.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.6MNet assets $9.8M
Operating margin
-1.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.4M
Total liabilities
$6.6M
Net assets
$9.8M
Salaries & benefits
$42.6M
64% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,765,240▼2.0% | $66,682,764▲1.6% | $9,804,134▼8.5% | $16,448,195▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,089,102▲2.2% | $65,647,550▲2.5% | $10,717,862▲15.6% | $18,637,088▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,620,921▲8.7% | $64,016,488▲6.8% | $9,274,043▲20.9% | $19,366,987▲71.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,395,226▲5.3% | $59,915,017▲5.5% | $7,670,506▲6.2% | $11,319,048▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,357,108▲3.4% | $56,774,870▲3.9% | $7,221,735▲8.8% | $9,679,832▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,464,742▲5.6% | $54,646,447▲4.6% | $6,639,497▲14.1% | $9,235,703▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,500,629▲6.6% | $52,250,722▲5.6% | $5,821,202▲4.5% | $8,086,137▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $49,248,553▼1.6% | $49,456,600▼1.3% | $5,571,295▼3.6% | $7,366,943▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,038,831▼0.8% | $50,088,788▼0.3% | $5,779,341▼0.9% | $7,554,598▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $50,463,303▲2.1% | $50,246,056▲1.6% | $5,829,306▲3.4% | $7,690,221▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,434,485▲9.9% | $49,439,082▲10.9% | $5,638,110▼0.1% | $8,613,479▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,971,381 | $44,570,921▼1.9% | $5,642,707▲7.6% | $7,064,682▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,436,278▲9.3% | $5,242,247▼10.5% | $6,996,573▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,587,515 | $5,859,524 | $7,349,528 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Luz Flores — $205,863 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luz Flores | Houston Executive Director | 40 | $205,863 |
| Kavin A Montgomery | Houston Chief Administrator | 40 | $191,243 |
| Cindy Tran | Houston Cfo | 40 | $177,711 |
| Maria Yesenia Gonzalez | San Antonio Ed (start 06/25) | 40 | $143,854 |
| Rondalyn Skinner | Houston Sr. Dir. II of Pcep, H. Relatsh. & U | 40 | $137,659 |
| Kristie Mireles | Houston Sr. Dir. II of Ehs/hs Programs | 40 | $136,694 |
| Lorely Deleon | Houston Sr. Dir. II of Communications & Pr | 40 | $112,915 |
| Thania Reyes | Houston Sr. Dir. II of Hr | 40 | $112,746 |
| Margaret Jaime | Austin Ed (start 04/24) | 40 | $110,114 |
| Janely Deaz | Houston Sr. Dir. II of Finance | 40 | $107,293 |
| Susan S Thompson | San Antonio Ed (thru 07/24) | 40 | $95,889 |
| Cristina Garza | Austin Ed (thru 04/24) | 40 | $79,090 |
| Alice Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ana Lorena Carrasco | National Executive Director | 40 | — |
| Belinda Arambula | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dolores Hernandez | Board Member (thru 08/24) | 1 | — |
| Dr Bob Mcallister | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Dr Catherine Ayoub | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Claudia Kramer Santamaria | Parliamentarian | 5 | — |
| Dr Daniel King | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Careers LLC | Substitute Teachers | $824,582 |
| Ambassador Services LLC | Custodial Services | $708,271 |
| Family Service Association | Teaching Services For Children | $301,428 |
| Teaching Strategies LLC | Teaching Services For Children | $244,221 |
| Childcare Careers | Teaching Services For Children | $222,876 |
Grants received · $892K total
3 grants to Avance Inc totaling $892K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2015 | $250,000 |
| Childfund International USA | Education/health and sanitation/ecd | 2014 | $391,916 |
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2014 | $250,000 |
Grants made · $30K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $30K in FY2023. All grants made by Avance Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avance Inc | Affiliate fees for program services | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Avance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2074499, based in San Antonio, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Avance Inc's EIN?
- Avance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2074499.
- How much revenue does Avance Inc report?
- Avance Inc reported $65,765,240 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Avance Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Avance Inc spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Avance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Avance Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Avance Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Avance Inc's latest Form 990 is $205,863, paid to Luz Flores (Houston Executive Director).
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Data for Avance Inc (EIN 91-2074499) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.