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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1609474

VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78721

Financials

$13.6M$13.9M2022$12.7M$14M2023$12.6M$13.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$12,618,498$13,913,947-$1,295,449$9,645,813$7,309,356$2,336,457
June 30, 2024990$12,671,901$13,980,297-$1,308,396$10,309,322$6,403,960$3,905,362
June 30, 2023990$13,571,619$13,857,268-$285,649$8,202,657$2,988,899$5,213,758
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,627,915
of which government grants
$2,627,915
Program service revenue
$9,990,400
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$183
Other revenue
$183

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$642,729
Other salaries and wages
$6,316,488
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,870,177
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,107,671
Travel
$147,291
Depreciation
$213,934
Program services (functional)
$11,131,156
Management and general (functional)
$2,782,791

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,309,322
Total assets, end of year
$9,645,813
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,309,356
Net assets, end of year
$2,336,457
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,213,917
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,054,228
Net assets with donor restrictions
$282,229
Gross receipts
$12,619,556
Employees
134
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR SALVADOR CAVAZOSSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$285,887$57,988
SAMANTHA HENNIGCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$139,050$0
JAMES FARGAGLIACHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE CANTUSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRISTELLA GARCIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR SALVADOR CAVAZOSSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$836,393$57,988
SAMANTHA J HENNIGCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$86,045$0
SALVATORE JAMES FARFAGLIACHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE CANTUSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRISTELLA GARCIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR SALVADOR CAVAZOSSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$870,714$80,798
SAMANTHA HENNIGCFO
Officer
40$92,160$0
CYNTHIA A DAVILACHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE CANTUSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRISTELLA GARCIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5800 E MLK JR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78721-1737
In care of
% PAYROLL DEPT
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
6002 Jain Lane, Austin TX 78721
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR SALVADOR CAVAZOS, 5800 E MLK BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TX 78721
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Marisol Rocha, 6002 Jain Lane, Austin TX 78721
Signed the 990
DR SALVADOR CAVAZOS, SUPERINTENDENT
Phone
(512) 287-5050
Return prepared by
CALVETTI FERGUSON

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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
    Expenses $11,131,156 · revenue $9,990,583

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1609474
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,645,813
Income (IRS master file)
$12,619,556

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$12,618,498$13,913,947$9,645,813IRS
990June 2024$12,671,901$13,980,297$10,309,322IRS
990June 2023$13,571,619$13,857,268$8,202,657XML
990June 2022$13,586,948$13,009,861$8,282,324IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Marisol Rocha
August 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1609474).

Questions about VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC is 26-1609474.
Is VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR SALVADOR CAVAZOS.
Who are the officers and directors of VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $285,887 (DR SALVADOR CAVAZOS, SUPERINTENDENT).
How much revenue does VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,618,498, expenses of $13,913,947 and total assets of $9,645,813 at year end.

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