Lao Advancement Organization Of America

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lao Advancement Organization Of America has recieved totaling $159,620.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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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