Mexican American Unity Council

What Mexican American Unity Council does

Mexican American Unity Council, Inc. (MAUC) is a tax-exempt Community Development Corporation founded in November 1967 in San Antonio, Texas, that delivers affordable housing, bilingual education, and economic opportunity programs to low-to-moderate-income Latino families and seniors on San Antonio's Westside. It serves a primary catchment area (zip 78207) where 88% of residents are Latino and 43% live below poverty, and reports serving 4,641 individuals and families annually with 25,274 cumulative participation instances in culturally bilingual programs. MAUC was one of the original seven affiliates that founded UnidosUS (then NCLR) in 1967, and currently lists Fernando S. Godinez as President & CEO under a board chaired by Nilda Lara.

MAUC's core product surface is an integrated, place-based community development platform rather than a software product. The platform anchors on three owned affordable housing communities totaling 470 units: Palacio Del Sol / Palacio Del Sol II (222 senior units, 62+) and Stonehouse Apartments (248 multifamily units), financed via state low-income housing tax credits and operated through the subsidiary MAUC Realty. The MAUC Center, a ~35,000 sqft City of San Antonio Local Historic Landmark (originally the 1911 David Crockett Elementary School, renovated by MAUC in 1976 for $1.7M), functions as a multi-tenant hub co-locating MAUC's corporate office, the MAUC Homestead Preservation Center intake-and-referral hub, partner nonprofits (Healthy Futures of Texas, American Gateways, AAMA, United Counseling Center, San Antonio Counseling & Behavioral Center), and a 2,350 sqft event room. The MAUC Development Fund, designated by San Antonio City Council in February 2025, is a Community Land Trust that uses ground leasing, pre-determined resale restrictions, and shared equity to keep homes permanently affordable across council districts 4, 5, and 6. Adjacent programs include the Texas-focused Heirs' Property Program (launched with a $75K FHLB Dallas / Broadway Bank grant in February 2024), the UnidosUS-licensed Escalera college/career readiness curriculum with the multi-year Spirit of Education Scholarship ($451,000+ awarded across 59 scholarships), and resident services covering senior meals, ESL/GED, after-school programming, financial literacy, wellness, transportation, and pantry.

MAUC's revenue model is multi-stream: grants and tax-deductible charitable contributions from a diversified base of banks and philanthropic funders (Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, PNC, FHLB Dallas, LISC, Broadway Bank, San Antonio Food Bank, Texas HHS, UTSA, St. Mary's University, SALSA, Hollerbach & Associates); recurring rental income from 470 income-restricted affordable housing units; commercial leasing of MAUC Center office suites to nonprofit tenants and community-oriented businesses; and event-rental income from the MAUC Community Room. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for housing rentals or commercial leases; the online donation storefront accepts tax-deductible contributions with preset levels starting at $10 plus custom amounts. The organization has disclosed an annual operating budget of $2.1M on its homepage (with a $1.1M figure on a separate page), and reports $184M in assets preserved for future generations through the Homestead Preservation Center across 1,323+ families served.

Name

Mexican American Unity Council

Legal name

Mexican American Unity Council, Inc. (MAUC)

Website

https://mauc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mexican American Unity Council is a San Antonio-based nonprofit community development corporation that creates affordable housing, delivers bilingual education and economic opportunity programs, and operates the MAUC Center historic hub for low-to-moderate-income Latino families and seniors on the city's Westside.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development & Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Community development services
• Homestead preservation services
• Community land trust
• Bilingual education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grants and tax-deductible contributions: MAUC supports its work through grants and tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals, philanthropic organizations, banks, and government entities (e.g., $75,000 Heirs' Property Program grant from FHLB Dallas and Broadway Bank).
2. Affordable housing rental income: Recurring rental revenue from 470 affordable housing units across Palacio Del Sol, Palacio Del Sol II (222 senior apartments, 62+) and Stonehouse Apartments (248 multifamily apartments), financed via state low-income housing tax credits.
3. Commercial leasing of MAUC Center suites: Leasing of office suites within the approximately 35,000 sqft MAUC Center to non-profit tenants and community-oriented businesses, plus rental of the 2,350 sqft MAUC Community Room for events, meetings, and classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) is a multi-service tax-exempt Community Development Corporation operating affordable housing (470 units across Palacio Del Sol senior housing and Stonehouse Apartments), community-based housing services through the MAUC Homestead Preservation Center, a city-designated Community Land Trust (MAUC Development Fund), culturally bilingual education programs (UnidosUS Escalera Program and Spirit of Education Scholarships), and resident supportive services on San Antonio's Westside. The organization also leases office suites and event space within its historic 35,000 sq ft MAUC Center to non-profit tenants and rents its 2,350 sq ft MAUC Community Room for events.

Product overview

MAUC operates a single integrated multi-service community development platform anchored on affordable housing, education, and economic opportunity rather than a software product per se. The portfolio centers on the MAUC Center historic building (with its MAUC Community Room event space and MAUC Center Leasing tenant operation), three affordable residential communities (Palacio Del Sol/Palacio Del Sol II for seniors 62+ and Stonehouse Apartments for working families, totaling 470 units), the MAUC Homestead Preservation Center for housing-related services, the MAUC Development Fund Community Land Trust (designated February 2025), the Heirs' Property Program grant-funded in February 2024, education and resident services programs including the UnidosUS Escalera Program and Spirit of Education Scholarship, plus operational web tools (tenant Work Order Form and online Donation Platform). These offerings function together as place-based modules under one Westside San Antonio community development corporation serving primarily low- to moderate-income Latino residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAUC Development Fund (MDF): Community Land Trust providing permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income households on San Antonio's West Side, designated by San Antonio City Council in February 2025.
• MAUC Realty
• Palacio Del Sol Apartments
• Stonehouse Apartments

Products and services

• MAUC Center Leasing Leasing service offering built-to-suit office suites (approximately 283 sq ft to 3,688 sq ft) in the historic MAUC Center and MAUC Place properties for non-profit and community-based tenants. Includes 24/7 card access, on-site management, centralized mailboxes, and ADA-compliant facilities. Pricing available via [email protected].
• MAUC Community Room Event and meeting space rental service featuring approximately 2,350 sq ft of dedicated space with a 180-person capacity, a smaller 50-person meeting room, reception area, courtyard, and a 122-vehicle parking lot, located inside the MAUC Center.
• Palacio Del Sol Apartments (and Palacio Del Sol II) Affordable rental housing community for seniors aged 62 and older, with 222 units at 400 N Frio, San Antonio, TX 78207. Includes a clubhouse with leasing/management office, multi-purpose room, outdoor pool, barber/beauty salon, business center with computer lab, and three floor plans across five four-story buildings. Leasing line: 210-224-0442.
• Stonehouse Apartments Affordable rental housing community with 248 units at 4950 Woodstone Dr., San Antonio, TX 78230, serving low- to moderate-income working families. Financed through state tax credits, includes five floor plans with energy-efficient appliances and full-size washer/dryer connections, and offers ESL/GED classes, after-school programming, family literacy, parenting classes, financial literacy, and health/nutrition programs. Leasing line: 210-270-0400.
• MAUC Homestead Preservation Center Place-based housing service hub that conducts intake and needs assessment and connects Westside San Antonio residents to rent and utility assistance, title clearance, financial capability services, housing counseling, and available housing opportunities. Reported $184M in assets preserved, 1,323+ families served, 1,057+ transfer of death deeds, 338+ gift deeds, and 1,799+ in-kind legal hours.
• MAUC Development Fund (Community Land Trust) Community Land Trust program creating, stewarding, and preserving a permanent supply of quality attainable homes via ground leasing, pre-determined resale restrictions, and shared equity. Focuses on homeownership opportunities for low-income households on the West Side across portions of council districts 4, 5, and 6, primarily from Interstate 35 to Bandera Road and Highway 90 north toward Loop 410.
• Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success 12-month college and career readiness curriculum for high school seniors, delivered through culturally relevant cohort-based instruction under the UnidosUS Escalera framework. Prepares participants to attend college and qualify for the multi-year MAUC Spirit of Education Scholarship. $451,000+ awarded across 59 multi-year scholarships and educational stipends.
• Resident Services and Social Determinants of Health Programs Continuum of place-based supportive services delivered to MAUC's multifamily and 62+ senior communities, addressing social determinants of health: senior meals (23%), wellness (13%), transportation (10%), pantry (10%), wealth education (9%), youth education (6%), referrals (4%), homebuyer support (2%), and estate planning (1%).
• Heirs' Property Program Texas-focused homeowner assistance program helping Latino homeowners clarify title issues, reduce property taxes, and retain ownership of inherited properties. Funded in February 2024 by a $75,000 Heirs' Property Program grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Broadway Bank.

Quantifiable outcome

• $184M in assets preserved for future generations via the MAUC Homestead Preservation Center
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza / NCLR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAUC is a proud member of the UnidosUS Affiliate Network and was one of the seven original 1967 founding affiliates alongside CPLC, MACPF, TELACU, SSUC, MDC, and OBECA. The UnidosUS Escalera Program (Taking Steps to Success) is delivered through MAUC for high school seniors.
• San Antonio Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Antonio Food Bank is publicly listed as a sponsor on the MAUC homepage; supports food security/pantry services for MAUC residents.
• LISC San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLISC San Antonio is publicly listed as a sponsor of MAUC on the homepage and is thanked as a community partner on the Our Impact page.
• Texas Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Health and Human Services is publicly listed as a sponsor of MAUC on the homepage.
• University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTSA is publicly listed as a sponsor on the MAUC homepage.
• St. Mary's UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mary's University is publicly listed as a sponsor on the MAUC homepage.
• SALSA (San Antonio Lutheran Singing Association / SALSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSALSA is publicly listed as a sponsor on the MAUC homepage.
• Hollerbach & Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHollerbach & Associates is publicly listed as a sponsor on the MAUC homepage and is thanked as a community partner on the Our Impact page.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MACPF (Mexican American Community Preventive Programs): Yet another of the seven original 1967 UnidosUS founding affiliates; serves Latino communities with housing, education, and community development services. Closely mirrors MAUC's founding-era charter and program mix.
• Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC): One of the seven original 1967 founding affiliates of UnidosUS alongside MAUC; a Phoenix-based Latino community development corporation providing affordable housing, education, and economic opportunity services — the closest historical and operational peer to MAUC.
• TELACU (The East LA Community Corporation): Another original 1967 UnidosUS founding affiliate; Los Angeles-based CDC operating affordable housing, business lending, and education programs for Latino communities — directly comparable in mission, structure, and UnidosUS lineage to MAUC.
• SSUC (Spanish-Speaking Unity Council): Original 1967 UnidosUS affiliate providing community development, housing, and family services to Latino populations; shares MAUC's mission profile and UnidosUS founding-cohort positioning.

Emerging players

• NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders): National consortium of Latino-serving asset-building CDCs that supports MAUC's peer organizations with policy advocacy, capital, and capacity building. Directly comparable mission focus and a peer-of-peers for MAUC.

Broad incumbents

• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National CDFI that funds affordable housing and community development, including LISC San Antonio (a listed MAUC partner). LISC is a capital and capacity-building incumbent serving similar CDCs at scale across the U.S.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit building affordable homeownership for low-income families — closely comparable to MAUC Development Fund's CLT-driven homeownership mission, though Habitat's model is broader-scale and not Latino-specific.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Major national CDFI investing in affordable housing and community development nationwide. Operates a portfolio and programmatic platform that overlaps with MAUC's housing-and-residents-services approach.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio: San Antonio-based multi-service nonprofit delivering housing, immigration, and family services — overlapping with MAUC's wraparound service portfolio in the same local market, though faith-based in structure.
• San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA): The local public housing authority operating in San Antonio; comparable to MAUC's Palacio Del Sol and Stonehouse operations in asset type (affordable multifamily) and geography, though SAHA is a public-sector entity versus MAUC's nonprofit CDC structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MAUC_Inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mexican-american-unity-council-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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