Lao Advancement Organization Of America is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1995. As of 12/2021, Lao Advancement Organization Of America employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lao Advancement Organization Of America 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 12/2021, Lao Advancement Organization Of America generated $315.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $347.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAO PEOPLE AND STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTION TO LAO CULTURE AND TRADITIONAL VALUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS REACH SENIORS WITH IMPORTANT PREVENTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXERCISE (TAI-CHI QUAN-MOVING FOR A BETTER BALANCE) ALTHOUGH COVID INTERRUPTED THIS PROGRAM. THE CULTURALLY-TAILORED MEALS PROGRAM SERVED 101 CLIENTS A TOTAL OF 9,016 MEALS HOME-DELIVERED BY VAN DURING COVID. IT PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH, IMPROVES NUTRITION STATUS, AND INCREASES SOCIALIZATION. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WE COULD NOT OFFER DUE TO COVID INCLUDE ETHNIC DANCE, ELDER'S WISDOM (ELDER CIRCLE), PICNICS, FIELD TRIPS, GARDEN, SNAP, AND SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS OFFER ENGLISH LANGUAGE, BASIC COMPUTER USE, AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES.WITH THE DEMENTIA PROGRAM WE PROVIDED 1,250 INFORMATION MATERIALS. THE HOMEMAKER PROGRAM SERVED 25 CLIENTS WITH 385 SERVICE HOURS.
ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS SERVED 116 CLIENTS WITH 2,140 RIDES. ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR CLIENTS 60 AND OVER TO A VARIETY OF DESTINATIONS INCLUDING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, FOOD SHELF, CONGREGATE DINING, DAILY ERRANDS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND SOCIALIZATION
SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE ADVOCACY TO ACCESS DAILY NEEDED SERVICES IN A TIMELY MANNER AND ENSURE FAIR TREATMENT FROM COMMUNITY-BASED AND GOVERNMENT RESOURCES SUCH AS: LEGAL, HEALTHCARE, SNAP, HOUSING, SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS. MANY LAO AND HMONG SENIORS MAY NOT KNOW WHERE TO FIND HELP FOR ISSUES THAT THEY FACE. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE CULTURAL CONTEXT OF A PROBLEM AND CAN ASSIST INDIVIDUAL SENIORS IN EXPRESSING THEIR NEEDS. SPECIAL ACCESS REACHED 149 CLIENTS WITH 1,633 INDIVIDUAL SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mr Deune Chanthakhoune Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Mrs Phengsy Phothiboupha Treasurer, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
San Souvannasoth Secretary, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mrs Chanthao Khampane Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bounxue Biengbouasy Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Oudone Lamkhamphoui Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $55,837 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $259,621 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $315,458 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $315,458 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $58,762 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,505 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,669 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,832 |
Payroll taxes | $10,976 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,269 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,350 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,047 |
Information technology | $650 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,929 |
Travel | $15,446 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,477 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,493 |
Insurance | $12,706 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $347,748 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,557 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $17,042 |
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 | $771 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $444,788 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $507,158 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $11,760 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,760 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $495,398 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $507,158 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lao Advancement Organization Of America has recieved totaling $159,620.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Metropolitan Area Agency On Aging Inc Arden Hills, MN PURPOSE: Supportive Services (Title IIIB - OAA) | $139,620 |
Stevens Square Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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