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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maureen Rafferty Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Timothy O'brien Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kaziah Josiah Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Soe Doh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Saw Sunshine Timothy Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Julie Warner Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $520,488 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,178 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,811 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,205,299 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $115,686 |
Payroll taxes | $111,557 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,331 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,093 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,689 |
Office expenses | $66,910 |
Information technology | $34,898 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $131,790 |
Travel | $6,995 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $589 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,631 |
Insurance | $29,377 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,752,236 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,823 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $793,842 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $846,408 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,589 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,251 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $130,219 |
Total assets | $1,814,132 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $379,683 |
Grants payable | $28,789 |
Deferred revenue | $62,387 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $217,827 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $688,686 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $949,038 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $176,408 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,814,132 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Karen Organization Of Minnesota has awarded $520,488 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |