William C. Velasquez Institute
Civic and Social OrganizationsTexas, United States2-10 Employees
Founded in 1985, the William C. Velásquez Institute is a tax-exempt, non-profit, non-partisan public policy analysis organization. It conducts research to expand political and economic participation for Latinos and other underrepresented communities. It also provides information to Latino leaders about the needs of their constituents and about how public policies affect Latinos, including insights into political opinions and behavior. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the institute operates within the civic and social sector and maintains a small staff devoted to policy analysis. Its work targets Latino leaders and the broader public, offering analyses that clarify policy impacts and civic dynamics for decision-makers and communities. As a long-standing non-profit, WCVI maintains a focus on informing stakeholders about how policy choices influence Latino participation and representation.