Avela - A Vision For Engineering Literacy & Access is located in Seattle, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avela - A Vision For Engineering Literacy & Access is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Avela - A Vision For Engineering Literacy & Access generated $449.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $267.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AVELA CREATES AND LEADS WORKSHOPS, CAMPS, PANELS, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH THAT ALLOW OUR UNIVERSITY MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH COLLEGES AND INDUSTRIES, AS WELL AS THEIR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE REBOOT REPRESENTATION GRANT AIMED TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN AVELA, WHO CONSTITUTE 60% - 70% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STEM INSTRUCTORS. THE GRANT PROVIDED $4,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO 4 DIFFERENT AVELA STUDENT INSTRUCTORS. THIS INITIATIVE WAS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE MORE WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE AND EXCEL IN STEM FIELDS, DIRECTLY BENEFITING THE FEMALE EDUCATORS INVOLVED IN AVELA'S PROGRAMS.
THE AVELA-AMAZON PARTNERSHIP FUNDING COVERED PAYMENTS TO INSTRUCTORS AND EXPENSES FOR HOSTING THE AVELA-AMAZON SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT. IT INCLUDED SESSIONS ON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, ESSAY WRITING, AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS,WITH SUPPORT THROUGH FOOD AND PRIZES TO KEEP ATTENDEES ENGAGED AND INFORMED ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE'S NATIONAL DAY OF SCIENCE, AVELA RECEIVED A GRANT TO HOST A SERIES OF STEM WORKSHOPS. AVELA INSTRUCTORS LED LESSONS ON TOPICS LIKE ARCADE GAMES & AI, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, DATA ACTIVISM, FUN WITH SOUNDS & DEVICES, AND USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCH & DESIGN. THESE WORKSHOPS, HELD IN THE FOUR WEEKS LEADING UP TO NOVEMBER 8TH, ENGAGED STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING, PROVIDING BOTH INSTRUCTIONAL TIME AND OFFICE HOURS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Vicente Arroyos Vice Chair | Officer | 35 | $24,300 |
Kyle Johnson Chair And Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $24,064 |
Liban Hussein Vice Chair And Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $23,895 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $449,839 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $449,839 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $449,839 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,259 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $194,525 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $190 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $266,974 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $320,319 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $337,319 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $337,319 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $337,319 |