Center For Hmong Arts & Talent, operating under the name Chat, is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chat 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, Chat generated $313.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $366.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHATS MISSION IS TO NURTURE, EXPLORE AND ILLUMINATE THE HMONG AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COVID OUTREACH WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CREATING OUTREACH EVENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT COVID RESOURCES.HELD THE ANNUAL FRESH TRADITION FASHION SHOW AT ST. PAUL RIVERCENTRE WITH OVER 900 PARTICIPANTS.PARTNERED WITH WALKER CENTER FOR THE ARTS TO HAVE SEVERAL ONLINE HMONG EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS FOR THE PUBLIC.ORGANIZED A CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVAL WITH GIFT GIVEAWAYS AND PHOTOS WITH SANTA.ORGANIZED 3 CONCERTS AND SHARED COVID EDUCATION WITH THE PUBLIC.PRODUCED A BALLET TELLING THE STORY OF A HMONG AMERICAN WOMANS JOURNEY FROM LAOS TO MINNESOTA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yee Thao Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,400 |
Yue Lor President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $1,550 |
Peter Chang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $1,500 |
Sri Thao Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $1,050 |
Yeej Hawj Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $600 |
Yer Moua Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $160,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $160,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $153,449 |
Investment income | $9 |
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 | $313,458 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $50,400 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,932 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,343 |
Office expenses | $1,337 |
Information technology | $8,398 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,800 |
Travel | $5,647 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $134 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,213 |
Insurance | $1,101 |
All other expenses | $239,918 |
Total functional expenses | $366,752 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,149 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,014 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $116,163 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $116,163 |
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 | $116,163 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Center For Hmong Arts & Talent has recieved totaling $250,040.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Youth Development | $50,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Springboard For The Arts Saint Paul, MN | $11,189,893 | $6,226,382 |
Irish Festivals Inc Wauwatosa, WI | $3,948,548 | $3,527,102 |
Penumbra Theatre Company Inc St Paul, MN | $11,072,613 | $11,767,246 |
Vermillion Development Company Vermillion, SD | $13,347,571 | $1,278,713 |
Great River Educational Arts Theatre Waite Park, MN | $2,124,043 | $1,298,564 |
Thelma Sadoff Center For The Arts Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | $5,501,310 | $863,155 |
The Cedar Cultural Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $2,037,241 | $1,717,061 |
The Fitzgerald Theater Company St Paul, MN | $560 | $643,988 |
Echo Ministries Inc St Paul, MN | $978,838 | $1,341,066 |
Schauer Arts And Activities Center Inc Hartford, WI | $3,085,961 | $949,170 |
Fargo Theatre Management Corporation Fargo, ND | $1,892,050 | $869,304 |
Gatherings On The Green Inc Thiensville, WI | $404,938 | $799,351 |