The Karen Organization Of Minnesota

Organization Overview

The Karen Organization Of Minnesota is located in Roseville, MN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Karen Organization Of Minnesota employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Karen Organization Of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Karen Organization Of Minnesota generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Karen Organization Of Minnesota has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $2,655,836. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE KAREN ORGANIZATION OF MINNESOTA IS TO BUILD ON THE STRENGTHS OF REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL WELLBEING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SOCIAL SERVICESKOM ADDRESSES A WIDE VARIETY OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY NEEDS FOR REFUGEES THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS. IN 2022, KOM PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT FOR OVER 300 ADULTS TO ADDRESS NEEDS INCLUDING: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACCESS, MNSURE NAVIGATION, HOUSING SUPPORT, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, AND SERVICES TO ELDERS. KOM'S YOUTH CASE MANAGER PROVIDED WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR OVER 70 KAREN YOUTH WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. KOM PROVIDED COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION TO KAREN ADULTS AND YOUTH ON TOPICS INCLUDING COVID-19 PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE USE, MENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING SKILLS, AND FAMILY PLANNING METHODS. FINALLY, KOM STAFF HELD OVER 1,000 WALK-IN/ON-CALL APPOINTMENTS TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH URGENT AND COMPLEX NEEDS OUTSIDE OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS.


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES KOM HAS DEVELOPED A CONTINUUM OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, JOB PLACEMENT, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO MORE THAN 250 PEOPLE PER YEAR. IN 2022, KOM PLACED 83 ADULTS IN JOBS AND PROVIDED WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO IMPROVE JOB RETENTION. 45 ADULTS COMPLETED CREDENTIALED TRAINING IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING, NURSING ASSISTANT, WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS, AND FORKLIFT OPERATION THROUGH KOM PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROVIDERS.


YOUTH SERVICESKOM PARTNERS WITH THE METRO REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT NETWORK TO OFFER ACADEMIC AND CAREER COACHING FOR ABOUT 70 REFUGEE YOUTH IN GRADES K-12. KOM ALSO PARTNERS WITH ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, SOCIOEMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER MENTORSHIP FOR ABOUT 120 NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEE YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12. DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, OVER 90% OF STUDENTS IN KOM'S AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS REPORTED INCREASES IN THEIR ABILITY TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS, MANAGE STRESS, BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, UNDERSTAND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, AND USE LEADERSHIP SKILLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Maureen Rafferty
Board Member
$0
Dr Timothy O'brien
Board Chair
$0
Kaziah Josiah
Board Vice Chair
$0
Soe Doh
Treasurer
$0
Saw Sunshine Timothy
Board Member
$0
Julie Warner
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$125,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$18,494
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,022,539
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$555,292
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,721,325
Total Program Service Revenue$123,853
Investment income $1,169
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$5,588
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,841,306

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Karen Organization Of Minnesota has awarded $520,488 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KOREAN ADOPTEES MINISTRIES CENTER (KAM CENTER)

PURPOSE: TO AID IN COMPLETING UNINTENTIONAL INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES

$35,142

KOREAN SERVICE CENTER

PURPOSE: TO AID IN COMPLETING UNINTENTIONAL INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES

$54,596

SEWA-AIFW

PURPOSE: TO AID IN COMPLETING UNINTENTIONAL INJURY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES

$37,626

CHANGE INC

PURPOSE: TO AID IN PROVIDING FAMILY COACH SERVICES

$69,183

CONFEDERATION OF SOMALI COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA

PURPOSE: TO AID IN PROVIDING FAMILY COACH SERVICES

$105,616

OROMO COMMUNITY OF MINNESOTA

PURPOSE: TO AID IN PROVIDING FAMILY COACH SERVICES

$47,638
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$2,956,212
The Karen Organization Of Minnesota
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$2,841,306
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$636,171

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