Nonprofit · EIN 41-1651825
LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $352,475 | $379,821 | -$27,346 | $455,178 | $8,167 | $447,011 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $371,741 | $356,468 | $15,273 | $482,754 | $9,239 | $473,515 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $352,475
- of which government grants
- $104,246
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $63,320
- Other salaries and wages
- $87,929
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $168,706
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,064
- Occupancy
- $42,481
- Travel
- $16,426
- Depreciation
- $43,704
- Program services (functional)
- $321,389
- Management and general (functional)
- $57,728
- Fundraising (functional)
- $704
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $482,754
- Total assets, end of year
- $455,178
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,167
- Net assets, end of year
- $447,011
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $315,366
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $447,011
- Gross receipts
- $352,475
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounxue Biengbouasy | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| San Souvannasoth | Secretary, Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Oudone Lamkhamphoui | Chair Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sathiene Temmerath | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Inthisom | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yvonne Chanthakhoune | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Horner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vinit Phithaksounthone | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sayamphone Thongdara | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chanthao Khampane | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Phengsy Phothiboupha | Treasurer, Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bounxue Biengbouasy | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| San Souvannasoth | Secretary, Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Oudone Lamkhamphoui | Chair Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sathiene Temmerath | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Inthisom | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yvonne Chanthakhoune | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Horner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2648 W BROADWAY AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411-1004
- In care of
- % LAO CULTURAL CENTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bounleuth Gowing, 2648 W Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Signed the 990
- Bounleuth Gowing, Executive Director
- Phone
- (612) 302-9154
- Website
- www.laoamerica.org
- Return prepared by
- JT Lockhart
Mission
The mission is to advance educational and economic opportunities for Lao people and strengthen their connection to Lao culture and traditional values.
Program accomplishments
- Health Education and Prevention Programs reach seniors with important preventive health information. Activities include exercise (Tai-Chi Quan-Moving for a better balance). The culturally-tailored meals program served 113 clients a total of 8,250 meals home-delivered by van and congregant dining at the center. It promotes good health, improves nutrition status, and increases socialization. Additional activities we offer include ethnic dance, elder's wisdom (elder circle), picnics, field trips, garden, SNAP, and socialize with others. Civic Engagement and Community Empowerment Programs offer English Language, Basic computer use, and Citizenship classes. The Health Ed program served 118. There were 4 participants in Adult Day care.Expenses $143,414 · revenue $188,724
- Assisted transportation programs served 107 clients with 1,900 rides. assisted transportation is provided for clients 60 and over to a variety of destinations including medical appointments, food shelf, congregate dining, daily errands, educational classes and socializationExpenses $106,876 · revenue $66,780
- Special Access programs provide advocacy to access daily needed services in a timely manner and ensure fair treatment from community-based and government resources such as: legal, healthcare, SNAP, housing, social services providers. Many Lao and Hmong seniors may not know where to find help for issues that they face. The staff and volunteers are able to understand the cultural context of a problem and can assist individual seniors in expressing their needs. Special Access reached 146 clients with 651 individual services.Expenses $71,099 · revenue $67,506
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1651825
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B26Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $455,178
- Income (IRS master file)
- $352,475
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $352,475 | $379,821 | $455,178 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $371,741 | $356,468 | $482,754 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $318,202 | $355,358 | $468,674 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1651825).
Questions about LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA is 41-1651825.
- Is LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bounleuth Gowing.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAO ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $352,475, expenses of $379,821 and total assets of $455,178 at year end.
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