Burmese American Initiative Inc, operating under the name Burma Center, is located in Springfield, MI. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Burma Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Burma Center 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, Burma Center generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $503.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BURMA CENTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER BURMESE AMERICANS AND RESIDENTS OF CALHOUN COUNTY THROUGH ADVOCACY, ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE PERSON. WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES, SUCH AS RESOURCE NAVIGATION, LANGUAGE ACCESS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION FOR K-12, FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
INTERPRETATION, TRANSLATION, AND PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES SURROUNDING OUR MISSION TO ADVOCATE, EMPOWER, EDUCATE AND SUPPORT THE LIVES OF BURMESE REFUGEES AS THEY ASSIMILATE INTO AMERICAN LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tha T Par Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,550 |
Vicki Rivera Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Than Niang Oo Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brent Reid Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Kerschbaum Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Khuatinthang Hlawnceu Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $1,569,485 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,720 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,569,485 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $167,468 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$12,552 |
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 | $1,725,651 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $35,449 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,421 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $299,208 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,808 |
Payroll taxes | $24,430 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,962 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,437 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $38,734 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,332 |
Travel | $832 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,104 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $733 |
Insurance | $12,030 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $503,163 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,956 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,192,986 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,063 |
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 | $1,094 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $259,524 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,789,623 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $153,165 |
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 | $61,775 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $24,000 |
Other liabilities | $20,000 |
Total liabilities | $258,940 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $317,897 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,212,786 |
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 | $1,789,623 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Burmese American Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $210,377.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Battle Creek Community Foundation Battle Creek, MI PURPOSE: COMMUNITIES OF COLOR/MINORITY PROGRAMS | $138,500 |
United Way Of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: THRIVE | $50,400 |
United Way Of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: CATALYZING COMMUNITY GIVING GRANT | $11,852 |
United Way Of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF | $9,625 |
Earnings | $134 |
Admin Expense | $14 |
Net Contributions | $2,400 |
Ending Balance | $2,520 |
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