EIN 74-2148447

Austin Area Research Organization (AARO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
State
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
AARO engages diverse Central Texas leaders in strategic efforts to advance long-term economic and social well-being through programs and fellows.
Total revenues
$730,804
2022
Total expenses
$879,620
2022
Total assets
$1,505,518
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at AARO

Provided information on critical issues in 5 priority areas: education, health, social equity, transportation and water by hosting programs featuring content experts and providing written materials to members. This included five membership meetings and more than 50 issue-related meetings in which members were fortified with facts to allow them to understand complex issues and educate others in their communities about critical policy issues facing the region. The vision committee focused on regionalism by exploring various models of civic, public and hybrid organizations around the nation.
The frank mcbee jr. fellows program is a rigorous, 13-month program for civic leadership development. Frank mcbee jr. fellowships offer exceptional central Texas leaders first-hand, practical experience working with regional civic entrepreneurs on a variety of public policy issues to improve the long-term economic and social quality of life for all central texans.the fellowship is designed to seed central Texas with leaders who think regionally and act as stewards for the greater common good. Like Aaro members, mcbee fellows:lead with integrity individually and collectivelyestablish and nurture relationships of trustthink and act systemically, considering the interdependency of issuesduring the program year, fellows actively engage with many of the region's most influential business and community leaders through Aaro committee and membership meetings. In addition, each fellow meets regularly with two Aaro mentors throughout the year. Fellows are expected to repay the privilege of participating in the fellowship year by contributing to the region as future leaders. Aaro hopes mcbee alumni will inspire others in their spheres of influence to think and act in the long-term best interest of the region.
The Aaro, on behalf of central Texas addressing cancer together (act), worked to finalize and hand off a better model for cancer care for the uninsured in central Texas counties surrounding travis that do not have a healthcare system tax base for patient care. The hand off to united way for greater Austin was successfully completed. The shiver's foundation grant received in 2021 funded community outreach, startup costs and screening through grants to various organizations. In addition to arpa funds approved in 2021 by two jurisdictions, bastrop and hays county commissioners' courts also approved arpa funds for reimbursement for the program and services to local residents.

Grants made by AARO

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
United Way for Greater AustinThe Grant Is To Support Establishment of the Permanent Infrastructure That Will Administer the Central Texas - Addressing Cancer Together (Ctx-Act) Breast Cancer Project Which Aaro, Led By the Aaro Health Committee, Was Active in Formulating, Incubating and Launching.$101,929
Community Action of Central TexasThe Grant Is in Support of Community Action Inc. Expansion of Their Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Program, Specifically Through the Screening, Diagnosis and Enrollment of Women for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Bastrop, Hays, and Williamson Counties, and Potentially Other Counties Through October 31, 2022.$96,772

Who funds Austin Area Research Organization (AARO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Austin Community FoundationFor Consulting Work on the Addressing Cancer Together Initiative Through the Aaro Health Committee.$74,852

Personnel at AARO

NameTitleCompensation
Sandra GuzmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer$183,040
Sandy Hentges GuzmanChief Executive Officer
Cynthia SanchezProgram Director$69,903
Sandy DochenChair$0
Donna KlaegerTreasurer$0
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for AARO

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$681,614
Program services$36,579
Investment income and dividends$9,937
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,458
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,216
Total revenues$730,804

Form 990s for AARO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-21990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-02-13990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Community improvementPublic policyEconomic development
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
114 W Seventh St 800
Austin, TX 78701
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
Website URL
aaroregion.com/ 
Phone
(512) 477-4000
IRS details
EIN
74-2148447
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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