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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2377550

BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE

Also known as BACI

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227

Financials

$2.8M$2.2M2023$3.7M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,680,539$3,548,158$132,381$1,566,637$37,984$1,528,653
December 31, 2023990$2,774,856$2,177,395$597,461$1,437,055$54,720$1,382,335
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,680,539
of which government grants
$1,974,354
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,756,459
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,846,896
Professional fundraising fees
$2,674
Accounting fees
$20,000
Occupancy
$131,668
Travel
$9,296
Depreciation
$41,099
Program services (functional)
$3,420,060
Management and general (functional)
$104,817
Fundraising (functional)
$23,197

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,437,055
Total assets, end of year
$1,566,637
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,984
Net assets, end of year
$1,528,653
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,528,653
Gross receipts
$3,680,539
Employees
69
Volunteers
1,000
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elaisa VahnieExecutive Director
Key employee
70$80,000
Lian SangPrograms Director
Key employee
40$70,000
Bawi M LianProgram Director
Key employee
40$60,000
Peng ThangProgram Director
Key employee
40$52,000
Va ChhaAssistant Program Director
Key employee
40$50,000
Ashlyn KarimProgram Coodinator
Key employee
40$48,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elaisa VahnieExecutive Director
Key employee
70$80,000
Lian SangPrograms Director
Key employee
40$67,000
Bawi M LianProgram Director
Key employee
40$55,000
Peng ThangProgram Director
Key employee
40$55,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4925 SHELBY ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227-4221
In care of
% ELAISA VAHNIE
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
4925 Shelby Street SUITE 200, Indianapolis IN 46227
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Elaisa Vahnie, 1503 Quinlan Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Elaisa Vahnie, 1503 Quinlan Ct, Indianapolis IN 46217
Signed the 990
Burmese American Community Institut, Burmese American Community Institut
Phone
(317) 731-5537

Mission

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 30,000 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. We have also expanded our health and human services that include basic needs assistance and core public health services including Maternal and Child Health Mental Health and Trauma Prevention Chronic Disease Prevention Immunization Program Health Navigation & more.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Upward College Program for High School students
    Expenses $25,000 · grants $250,000 · revenue $250,000
  • Civic and Cultural Education Program
    Expenses $200,000 · grants $200,000 · revenue $200,000
  • Highlighted in the following are some of the outcomes and major impacts in 2023. In 2023 alone we assisted over 4500 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 30,000 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 refugees reflecting the Hoosiers hospitality and the American leadership.
    Expenses $3,195,060 · grants $2,196,415 · revenue $3,098,158

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2377550
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P84)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,566,637
Income (IRS master file)
$3,680,539

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,680,539$3,548,158$1,566,637XML
990December 2023$2,774,856$2,177,395$1,437,055XML
990December 2022$1,763,119$1,384,120$832,209IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Elaisa Vahnie
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-2377550).

Questions about BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE is 45-2377550.
Is BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE 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 BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE 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 BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE 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 BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Elaisa Vahnie.
Who are the officers and directors of BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,680,539, expenses of $3,548,158 and total assets of $1,566,637 at year end.

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