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Avance Inc

Avance walks alongside children and families to achieve social and economic justice.

Community Development San Antonio, TX EIN 741769114 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Avance Inc

Request for Proposals AVANCE Inc. is seeking proposals from individuals and/or organizations to serve as a systems design and documentation partner. Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm CT Visit our Procurement page for details. PROCUREMENT Our 2024-2025 Annual Report Is Here! This year’s Annual Report celebrates how far we’ve come and the incredible ... Read more

Founded
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Avance walks alongside children and families to achieve social and economic justice.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Avance Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 741769114. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $21M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Avance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Avance Inc is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Avance Inc has $21M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Avance Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $21M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Avance Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Avance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Request for Proposals AVANCE Inc. is seeking proposals from individuals and/or organizations to serve as a systems design and documentation partner. Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm CT Visit our Procurement page for details. PROCUREMENT Our 2024-2025 Annual Report Is Here! This year’s Annual Report celebrates how far we’ve come and the incredible ... Read more Avance Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Avance Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $21M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Avance Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Avance Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741769114, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

EL
Elida Gonzales
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex C•••••••
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
AN
Ana L••••• C•••••••
DALLAS REGIONAL DIRECTOR
AU
Aurora B••••••
BUSINESS COACH
CL
Claudia S•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DI
Diana C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr C•••••••• A••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr D••••• K•••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr T••••• G•••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EL
Elida G•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GR
Greg F•••••
BOARD MEMBER (START 10/22)
HI
Hilda G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joanna C••••••••
POLICY COUNCIL REP.
JU
Juan L•••
BUSINESS COACH
KE
Kelly C•••••
BOARD MEMBER (START 10/22)
LI
Lissette R••••••••
BOARD CHAIR
LU
Luzelma C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LY
Lydia A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Manuel B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Maria D•• R•••••• G••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Marlo M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ME
Melanie B•••••••
SR. DIRECTOR OF HS PARTNERSHIPS
ME
Melanie J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Robert M•••••••••
SECRETARY/PARLIAMENTARIAN
RO
Robert M••••••••••
SECRETARY
RO
Ron O•••
TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$21.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$19.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$14.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$12.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Avance Inc This page 89 $21.4 million -
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
Mobilization for Justice Inc 89 $24.2 million -
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Avance Inc

What is Avance Inc?
Avance Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Antonio, United States. Request for Proposals AVANCE Inc. is seeking proposals from individuals and/or organizations to serve as a systems design and documentation partner. Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm CT Visit our Procurement page for details. PROCUREMENT Our 2024-2025 Annual Report Is Here! This year’s Annual Report celebrates how far we’ve come and the incredible ... Read more
When was Avance Inc founded?
Avance Inc was founded in 1973.
Who leads Avance Inc?
Elida Gonzales serves as CFO.
Where is Avance Inc located?
Headquartered in San Antonio, United States.
What is Avance Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Avance Inc trustworthy?
Avance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Avance Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 741769114.
What is Avance Inc's website?
https://www.avance.org/