2026-03-31T19:19:17-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 881175014 VOLAR VOLA 2145388336 1500 Pecos Street Apt 7 Dallas TX 75204 Melany Gonzalez Treasurer 4693943553 2026-03-31 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X volartx.org X X 53055 X 50055 3000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53055 7950 0 0 28768 0 721 17528 54967 -1912 37997 0 36085 37997 36085 0 0 0 0 37997 36085 0 0 37997 36085 Volar provides individualized college and career advising to first-generation students in the Dallas area. Our goal is to increase degree attainment for these groups of students. In addition, we want to support college completion for students choosing this path through best fit counseling, family engagement, and scholarship opportunities. Volar provided $7950 in scholarships to high school seniors. Helping them attend and transition to college with lower financial burdens by being able to cover immediate needs. This includes transportation costs to get to campus, clothing necessities, textbooks, dorm needs, and other unexpected first-year expenses. 0 7950 VOLAR provided 21,360 minutes of individualized advising through its college, high school, and primary advisors. The primary advisor also dedicated 8-10 hours per month to training and coordinating with contractors supporting student services. During the year, VOLAR served 51 students within its core cohort and an additional 19 students through community workshops and virtual advising sessions. Services were delivered both virtually and in-person, supporting students in college access, career development, and financial aid processes. 0 28768 VOLAR hosted 8 community and financial aid workshops focused on providing education and guidance to students and parents/guardians, with an estimated total attendance of over 100 participants. Workshop topics included college applications, financial aid, college cost estimation, college options, and available resources through VOLAR to support students and families. 0 2524 39242 Lucero Sondakh-Dorantes President 1 0 0 0 Elizabeth Aguin Vice President 1 0 0 0 Melany Gonzalez Treasurer 1 0 0 0 Dhara Lad Secretary 1 0 0 0 Osbaldo Meza Marketing and Fundraising Chair 1 0 0 0 Hector Robledo Volunteer Engagement Chair 1 0 0 0 Amairani Espinoza Board Member 1 0 0 0 Daphne Shipowitz Board Member 1 0 0 0 Harvey Luna Board Member 1 0 0 0 Vanessa Larez Board Member 1 0 0 0 Cynthia Gudiel Executive Director & Primary Advisor 30 19200 Gisel Lora High School Advisor 10 4000 Deyanira Ahumada College Advisor 2 3568 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TX Melany Gonzalez 14071 Stardust Ln Dallas TX 75234 4693943553 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 12243 24554 58226 50055 145078 3000 3000 0 12243 24554 58226 53055 148078 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 148078 0 12243 24554 58226 53055 148078 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 In-Kind donations that were used as prizes at VOLAR workshops and during fundraising initiatives. Expenses also include business services necessary for operations, such as insurance, professional development, and online platform and software fees. Additionally, activities supporting volunteers, donors, and students, including outings and appreciation events.