Vang Council Of La Crosse, operating under the name Vang Council of La Crosse, is located in La Crosse, WI. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2023, Vang Council of LA Crosse employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vang Council of LA Crosse 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 12/2023, Vang Council of LA Crosse generated $321.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $325.7k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE VANG COUNCIL OF LA CROSSE STRIVES TO SERVE AS AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY LEADER IN PROMOTING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING PRACTICES EDUCATION AND TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023 OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO 32 LOCAL FARMERS MOST RENTING HALF-ACREAGE OR MORE FOR FARMING GARDENING DURING THE SUMMER. WE ALLOCATED $10,000 TOWARD HOME DEPOT IN GIFT CARDS. EACH QUALIFYING PARTICIPANT RECEIVED AN AMOUNT RANGING FROM $100 TO $500. THEY WERE TO USE THE FUND TO PURCHASE TOOLS EQUIPMENT AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR THEIR FIELDS WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT RECEIPTS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY. ADDITIONALLY WE ORGANIZED MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE FARMERS ON LARGE-SCALE FARMING PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDING DISCUSSIONS ON SUPPORTING LOCAL PANTRIES. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES WE AIMED TO EMPOWER LOCAL FARMERS AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR LIVELIHOODS AND THE COMMUNITY.
AT THE CORE OF OUR MISSION IS PROMOTING EDUCATION WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2023 WE IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENRICH AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDED A HMONG LANGUAGE AND LITERACY CLASS A CULTURE CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS AND A SCHOOL SUPPLY PROJECT. OVER THE YEAR WE DEDICATED NEARLY $19,000 TOWARDS THESE EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
THE VANG COUNCIL OF LA CROSSE RECENTLY PROVIDED VITAL SUPPORT TO FIFTY-FOUR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH OUR UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. EACH FAMILY RECEIVED A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $400 TOWARDS THEIR ENERGY BILLS WHICH WAS SENT DIRECTLY TO THEIR ENERGY VENDOR EITHER XCEL ENERGY OR RIVERLAND COOPERATIVE. THIS INITIATIVE AIMED TO ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL BURDENS AND ENSURE THESE FAMILIES CAN MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL UTILITY SERVICES DURING CHALLENGING TIMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mai Xee Vang Grant Manager | Officer | 40 | $77,189 |
True V Lor Program Coordinator | Officer | 40 | $45,482 |
Haley Vang Office Manager | 40 | $13,398 | |
Toumoua Yang Office Manager | Officer | 40 | $15,887 |
Shoua Thao Contractor | 30 | $8,099 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $309,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,566 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $321,316 |
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 | $321,316 |
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. | $132,633 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $40,416 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,329 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,214 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,247 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $325,711 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $417,563 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $417,563 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $325,711 |
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 | $325,711 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $91,852 |
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 | $417,563 |