2025-11-12T13:27:48-06:00 2024-12-31 261689358 Kirisits & Associates CPAs PLLC 1231 Delaware Avenue Suite 6 Buffalo NY 14209 990 2024-01-01 320457304 Karen Society of Buffalo Inc KARE 7167680064 30 Dewitt St Buffalo NY 14213 Faustina Palmatier Executive Director 7168070600 2025-11-10 1 1 Lisa M Kirisits CPA P00809450 7168810089 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Faustina Palmatier 30 Dewitt St Buffalo NY 14213 654999 0 X www.karenbuffalo.org X 2014 NY Karen Society of Buffalo, Inc. (the Organization") is a grassroots community-based organization seeking to enhance the quality of life and to cultivate the self-sufficiency of immigrants from Burma, while preserving and sharing our cultural heritage. In addition to convening community-wide cultural events, Karen Society of Buffalo (KSB) provides case management and youth programming to address vulnerable needs within their community. KSB primarily serves immigrant populations from Burma and their families living in Buffalo, NY, including Karen, Burmese, Chin, and Karenni speaking clients. 9 9 18 150 0 0 471087 639928 11465 8733 0 0 567 6338 483119 654999 0 0 0 0 265817 452667 0 0 30101 143973 203822 409790 656489 73329 -1490 235346 193710 87119 46973 148227 146737 X Karen Society of Buffalo, Inc. (the Organization") is a grassroots community-based organization seeking to enhance the quality of life and to cultivate the self-sufficiency of immigrants from Burma, while preserving and sharing our cultural heritage. In addition to convening community-wide cultural events, Karen Society of Buffalo (KSB) provides case management and youth programming to address vulnerable needs within their community. KSB primarily serves immigrant populations from Burma and their families living in Buffalo, NY, including Karen, Burmese, Chin, and Karenni speaking clients. 0 0 552848 8733 Karen Society of Buffalo tailors its services to a significant racial minority, immigrant populations from Burma living in Buffalo, New York. The grassroots organization is distinct in offering culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Programs include Case Management Services, Domestic Violence Advocacy, Youth Programming, Soccer Clinics, and Wellness Initiatives. The organization also organizes Cultural Events, including our community's annual Wrist Tying Ceremony, Karen Martyrs Day, Flag Raising, and Karen New Year celebrations. 552848 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X Paw Say Wah 7168070600 30 Dewitt St Buffalo NY 14213 David Htoo President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Thin Thin Conlon Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Euijeong Wu Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Joel Feroleto Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Virginia Barron Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Griswold Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pan Kyaing Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thmwee Paw Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sawluh Tort Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Faustina Palmatier Executive Director 40.00 X 60020 0 0 60020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 521935 117993 639928 Translating services 541900 7639 7639 Other Income 900099 1094 1094 8733 6338 0 6338 6338 654999 8733 0 6338 60020 30010 27009 3001 354775 349086 5689 37872 34613 2985 274 14075 14075 27035 209 26826 5930 5930 25597 21757 3840 12748 12748 6986 6287 699 4516 4516 Contracted Services 55422 55422 Miscellaneous Expense 19155 10358 8797 Program Supplies 16935 16935 Community events 11217 11217 4206 4206 656489 552848 73540 30101 53751 25469 158357 155070 9638 3737 33624 24190 13600 9434 235346 193710 27405 40695 59714 0 6278 87119 46973 X 98227 92737 50000 54000 148227 146737 235346 193710 -1490 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 97782 96745 212358 471087 639928 1517900 97782 96745 212358 471087 639928 1517900 0 0 0 1517900 97782 96745 212358 471087 639928 1517900 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 30624 23190 7434 3000 1000 2000 9434 Line of Credit 6278 6278 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A draft of the Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the Board of Directors prior to being filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization has a written conflict of interest policy that is reviewed annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The board of directors reviews and approves the Executive Director's compensation annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation and the Organization's by-laws are generally not made available to the public, except on a need-to-know basis. The conflict of interest policy and financial statements will be made available upon request and are open to the public. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: Management and the Audit Committee of the board reviews the draft reviewed financial statements prior to finalizing.