What The Concilio does

The Concilio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that builds stronger communities by unlocking opportunities for Latino families and other diverse North Texas families. It operates a portfolio of community programs across Education (Parents Advocating for Student Excellence / PASE, Parents As Leaders / PAL, Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, LENA START, STEM Escalera), Health (Healthy Kids Healthy Families / HKHF), Mental Wellness, Community Health, and the Latino Strategy Institute for capacity building. The organization also runs signature events including the Big Dreams Gala, The Concilio Summit, the Texas Latino Legacy Awards, and the Get Up, Get Moving Health Fair. Services are delivered free of charge through a Community Engagement & Outreach (CE&O) team that conducts door-to-door blockwalking and phone outreach in Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties, supplemented by a broad referral network of healthcare, legal, food-security, and education partners.

Under the 18-year leadership of President & CEO Florencia Velasco Fortner (since 2006), The Concilio has scaled from serving 2,000 families with a $400,000 budget to serving more than 14,000 families with a $5.4 million annual operating budget, and has helped over 1,000,000 individuals cumulatively. The organization does not operate a technology product; its "platform" is a bilingual, bicultural referral hub model connecting families to an ecosystem of partner organizations including UnidosUS, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Texas Instruments, SAP, multiple regional banks, Baylor Scott & White CitySquare, Children's Health Hospital, the North Texas Food Bank, and various legal and domestic-violence service providers. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (notably the tiered Big Dreams Gala sponsorships up to $30,000), and government and foundation grants. The organization has been recognized as UnidosUS Affiliate of the Year (2024) and received the George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Award (2023).

Name

The Concilio

Legal name

The Concilio

Website

https://theconcilio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Concilio is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that serves over 14,000 Latino and diverse families annually across five North Texas counties through education, health, mental wellness, and financial empowerment programs, funded by donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK), Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community outreach programs
• Family support services
• Parental engagement education
• Community health programs
• Financial empowerment workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The Concilio raises funds through individual donations from supporters and corporate donations from business partners. The website features a dedicated donation page (https://theconcilio.org/donate/).
2. Event Sponsorships (Big Dreams Gala): The annual Big Dreams Gala generates revenue through corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Ofrenda Presenting Sponsor $30,000, Catrina Sponsor $20,000, Calaveras Sponsor $10,000, Calendula Sponsor $5,000) plus individual table purchases and ticket sales. Benefits include brand recognition, logo placement, VIP seating, and speaking opportunities.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Concilio receives funding from government grants and foundation support to operate educational, health, and community programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Concilio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free community programs for Latino and diverse families across North Texas, including parental engagement in education (PASE, PAL), community health outreach (HKHF), mental wellness referrals, financial empowerment workshops, and the Latino Strategy Institute capacity-building program. It also organizes signature fundraising and community events such as the Big Dreams Gala, The Concilio Summit, and the Get Up, Get Moving Health Fair. The organization operates as a bilingual referral hub connecting families to a broad network of healthcare, educational, legal, and social service partners.

Product overview

The Concilio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a community support organization rather than a traditional technology product company. It provides a portfolio of community programs focused on education, health, mental wellness, and economic empowerment for Latino families in North Texas. The organization's programs include parental engagement (PASE), health initiatives (HKHF), the Latino Strategy Institute for capacity building, mental wellness support, community health outreach, and financial empowerment workshops. Additionally, The Concilio organizes signature events including the Texas Latino Legacy Awards, The Concilio Summit, the Big Dreams Gala, and the Get Up, Get Moving Health Fair. The organization serves as a referral hub connecting families with external partner resources including medical clinics, mental health services, educational resources, and social services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parents Advocating for Student Excellence (PASE): Program focused on parental engagement in education
• Parents As Leaders (PAL)
• Latino Strategy Institute
• Big Dreams Gala
• Texas Latino Legacy Awards
• The Concilio Summit
• Get Up, Get Moving Health Fair
• Young Latino Professionals Network

Products and services

• Parents Advocating for Student Excellence (PASE) A parental engagement program that helps Latino and other families advocate for student excellence in education, providing resources, workshops, and parent leadership development for families with school-age children.
• Latino Strategy Institute A capacity-building program that provides training, strategic support, and resources to help Latino individuals and organizations develop leadership skills and achieve their goals.
• Healthy Kids, Healthy Families (HKHF) A community health program designed to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness for children and families in the Latino community, with health outreach, vaccine education, and access to healthcare resources.
• Financial Empowerment Workshops Provides financial literacy education covering credit understanding, budgeting, SNAP/WIC assistance, rental and utility assistance, and skills to help families achieve financial stability.
• Cultural Competency Training Training services that help organizations and individuals develop cultural competence when working with Latino and diverse communities.
• Big Dreams Gala Annual fundraising gala celebrating Latino heritage and honoring families and community leaders while supporting The Concilio's programs; includes corporate sponsorships at Ofrenda Presenting Sponsor $30,000, Catrina Sponsor $20,000, Calaveras Sponsor $10,000, and Calendula Sponsor $5,000 tiers plus individual table purchases and tickets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000,000 individuals helped over 43 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAP logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Bank of TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of Texas logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Comerica BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComerica Bank logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Texas Capital BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas Capital Bank logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Tarrant County CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTarrant County College (Free Public Schools) logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Addy FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAddy Foundation logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Comic ReliefminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComic Relief logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Rainwater Charitable FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRainwater Charitable Foundation logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• Texas InstrumentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas Instruments logo appears on The Concilio's website as a supporter/partner organization.
• UnidosUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnidosUS is a national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. The Concilio is an affiliated partner and was named UnidosUS Affiliate of the Year in 2024. The partnership involves advocacy, research (State of Latinos Report), and program collaboration.
• United Way of Metropolitan DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas logo appears on The Concilio's website as a key partner organization.
• Baylor Scott & White CitySquareminorOthersHealthcare provider partner offering physical and virtual care visits. The Concilio refers community members to their services.
• Children's Health HospitalminorOthersPediatric healthcare provider partner offering appointments and virtual screenings. The Concilio refers families to their services.
• North Texas Area Community Health Centers (NTACHC)minorOthersCommunity health center providing healthcare and behavioral health services in Fort Worth and Arlington areas with bilingual staff. NTACHC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP and offers financial assistance.
• Lifepath SystemsminorOthersMental health services provider helping individuals and families deal with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays. No insurance needed.
• Metrocare ServicesminorOthersMental health services provider serving Dallas County residents. Offers free Coronavirus Support Line and telehealth services.
• North Texas Behavioral Health AuthorityminorOthersProvides psychological first aid and crisis support through 24/7 hotline (833-251-7544). Available for COVID-19 mental health support and general crisis services.
• Brighter TomorrowsminorOthersServices for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault including emergency shelters, legal aid, childcare, and counseling in English and Spanish.
• The Family PlaceminorOthersEmpowers victims of family violence with comprehensive free services including legal aid and counseling in English and Spanish.
• Human Rights InitiativeminorOthersFree legal services for human trafficking victims, immigrants suffering abuse, and asylum seekers.
• North Texas Food BankminorOthersDistributes food through 200+ partner agencies across 13 counties. Provides senior programs and SNAP assistance.
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)minorOthersFree transit services referenced for accessing education and workforce programs.
• Texas Health and CommunityminorOthersTexas Health and Community is referenced as a partner in helping individuals who reach out to The Concilio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Dallas: Dallas-based social services nonprofit offering immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, financial assistance, and family support — many overlapping programs and a similar bilingual/bicultural delivery model targeting low-income North Texas families including Latino households.
• AVANCE: National Latino family services nonprofit operating parent-engagement, early childhood, and workforce programs in Texas and other states. Closely comparable to The Concilio's PASE/PAL parental engagement and education programs, with similar two-generation service model and culturally competent delivery.
• The Family Place: Dallas-based domestic violence nonprofit and referral partner of The Concilio. Comparable as a bilingual, trauma-informed social services provider serving Latino and other North Texas families through counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelter.
• North Texas Food Bank: Core food-security partner of The Concilio distributing across 13 counties through 200+ agencies. Comparable as a nonprofit hub-and-spoke operator in North Texas serving low-income families via referral networks — though focused specifically on food access rather than full family support.
• North Texas Area Community Health Centers (NTACHC): Federally Qualified Health Center partner providing bilingual medical and behavioral health care in Tarrant County. Comparable as a community-based safety-net provider serving North Texas families with overlapping beneficiary demographics, including Medicaid/CHIP populations.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Major funder and strategic partner of The Concilio that also funds and coordinates a portfolio of family-support, education, and health programs across North Texas. Comparable as a multi-program, donor-funded intermediary serving overlapping North Texas low-to-middle-income families.
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF): National Latino civil rights organization focused on education, immigration, voting rights, and employment. Comparable to The Concilio in mission orientation toward systemic barriers and Latino family advancement, though operating through legal/policy channels rather than direct service.
• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC): Largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the U.S., with active Texas councils serving education, economic empowerment, and health advocacy. Comparable to The Concilio in its pan-Latino mission, regional council structure, and emphasis on systemic barrier removal for Latino families.
• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization that operates the affiliate network of which The Concilio is the 2024 Affiliate of the Year. Operates as the macro-level policy and research counterpart to The Concilio's direct-service model, with overlapping beneficiary populations and program frameworks like Abriendo Puertas.

Regional players

• Brighter Tomorrows: North Texas DV/sexual assault services provider and referral partner of The Concilio. Comparable in bilingual service delivery and Latino family outreach, though more narrowly focused on crisis intervention than The Concilio's broader family-support scope.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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