Villa Esperanza, founded in 2007, is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 non-profit in Austin, Texas. Our aim is to encourage an active, sustained culture of learning in communities of first generation immigrants from Latin America through long-term mentoring and scholarship programs.

The name Villa Esperanza perfectly encompasses the organization’s philosophy of service. Certainly, education is the cornerstone of progress, but education cannot truly empower if achieved alone. Villa is a place where people come together, collaborating to build the kind of progress that returns and enriches a culture, making hope something substantial and worth investing in.

Mission

1. To fund projects that will provide tangible means to improve lives.
2. To seek partnerships with local and international organizations who have demonstrated consistent success in developing and implementing projects in their local communities
3. To provide awareness of poverty and global inequality.
4. To operate with the highest level of integrity, transparency, and accountability towards our donors and those we seek to help

Goals

1. To sponsor a new Villa Esperanza scholar every year
2. To implement and expand our mentoring program every year, reaching a broader audience
3. To continue funding and implementing our “Community Series” to bring awareness to the challenges of education in Austin and around the world

For more information about Villa Esperanza, please review our corporate information.

Financial Reports:

• Financial Statements 2008 - 2009
• Financial Statements 2007 - 2008

Corporate Documents:

• Articles of Incorporation
• Conflict of Interest Policy