Burmese American Community Institute, operating under the name Baci, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Baci 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, Baci generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION TO BUILD A THRIVING SELF-SUFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE INTEGRATED BURMESE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. SINCE ITS INCEPTION BACI HAS ASSISTED MORE THAN 20,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS THE UPWARD COLLEGE PROGRAM UCP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT HELPS THE STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS LINGUISTICALLY AND ACADEMICALLY AS WELL AS FOR THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS THE CIVIC AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CCEP THAT EMPOWERS NEW AMERICANS WITH SECURITY IN THEIR RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES AND EMPLOYMENT AND MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT EMED WHICH ASSISTS NEWCOMERS TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT ECONOMICALLY AND ALLOWS THEM TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UPWARD COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
CIVIC AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE AND PC HIGHLIGHTED IN THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE OUTCOMES AND MAJOR IMPACTS IN 2022. IN 2022 ALONE WE ASSISTED 4042 595 INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR'S NUMBER OF 3447 INDIVIDUALS WITH CITIZENSHIP AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS AND OTHER IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS PROVIDED SUPPORT IN GAINING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING MENTORSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS. THIS MADE A TOTAL OF OVER 20,000 INDIVIDUALS SERVED SINCE 2011. SIMILARLY WE CONTINUED PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO A NUMBER OF START-UP ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE FAITH-BASED WHICH IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE OVERALL SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE UPWARD COLLEGE PROGRAM UCP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN 100% ADMISSIONS TO POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS FOR THE STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THIS BACI PROGRAM. FURTHERMORE WE HELPED OVER 50% OF CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN THE UCP TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS PAST YEAR ALSO SAW THE COLLEGE GOING RATE AMONG THE BURMESE RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES INCREASE TO 93% FROM 43% IN 2014. IN RESPONSE TO THE EMERGING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY ESPECIALLY IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 IMPACT WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENHANCE OUR BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH RELATED SERVICE PROVISION WHILE ALSO JOINING THE RESETTLEMENT COMMUNITY IN THE US TO WELCOME THE BURMESE AFGHAN AND UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN PAROLEES REFLECTING THE HOOSIERS' HOSPITALITY AND THE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elaisa Vahnie Executive Director | Officer | 70 | $70,000 |
Lian Sang Programs Director | Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $22,451 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,058,408 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $682,260 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,763,119 |
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 | $1,763,119 |
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 | $648,416 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $56,432 |
Payroll taxes | $51,059 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,612 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $372,110 |
Information technology | $48,236 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,567 |
Travel | $16,702 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,405 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,995 |
Insurance | $9,004 |
All other expenses | $103,082 |
Total functional expenses | $1,384,120 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,152 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $249,072 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $279,985 |
Total assets | $832,209 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,626 |
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 | $67,626 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $764,583 |
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 | $832,209 |