Nonprofit · EIN 77-0268241
MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MERCED, CA 95348
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,175,002 | $1,185,745 | -$10,743 | $659,080 | $80,838 | $578,242 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,174,917
- of which government grants
- $839,701
- Program service revenue
- $85
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,067
- Other salaries and wages
- $626,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $844,407
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,340
- Occupancy
- $103,058
- Travel
- $17,201
- Depreciation
- $10,918
- Program services (functional)
- $1,117,343
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,402
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $744,573
- Total assets, end of year
- $659,080
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $80,838
- Net assets, end of year
- $578,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,097
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $369,000
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $209,242
- Gross receipts
- $1,175,002
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL THAO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 24 | $89,613 | $25,455 |
| NHA BEE THAO | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT C LOR | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES VANG | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| PAO YANG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| SOUA CHA | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| CHONG CHER MOUA | BOARD CULTURE REP ASSIST. Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM XIONG | BOARD CULTURE REP Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| KANG YEE XIONG | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNIE XIONG | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| KOUA YANG | BOARD SECRETARY ASSISTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| MOUA THAO | ADVISORY CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAGER VANG | ADVISORY VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| LAO CHANG | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| WA LUE YANG | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEROGE XK V | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| CHANG GEU XIONG | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| WA MENG LEE | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| YA VA MOUA | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| NOAH LOR | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| SENG XIONG | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| TOU KAO THAO | BOARD ATHLETIC REP Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| JACK VANG | ADVISORY SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 |
| NOU CHANG THAO | ADVISORY MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1748 MILES COURT SUITE B, MERCED, CA 95348-4300
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NHA BEE THAO, 1748 MILES COURT SUITE B, MERCED, CA 95348
- Signed the 990
- NHA BEE THAO, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (209) 384-7384
- Website
- MERCEDLAOFAMILY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOWMAN & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0268241 or by the name MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO MAINTAIN PRIDE IN CULTURAL HISTORY, TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY, AND TO LEAD THE POPULACE INTO BECOMING A WELL-INFORMED, HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- SOUTHEAST ASIAN CONSUMER ADVOCACY PROGRAM (SEACAP):SEACAP WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2005, WHERE IT WAS DEVELOPED TO INCORPORATE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND INDIVIDUALIZATION TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF THE UNIQUE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF THE SEA COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,117,343
- PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION (PEI)OUR GOAL THROUGH THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION CARE TO DECREASE THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON YOUTHS AND ADULTS. WE STRIVE TO HELP REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION THROUGH SUPPORTING SERVICES. OUR CULTURAL BROKER WORKS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. WE ENSURE THAT LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY ISOLATED SOUTHEAST ASIAN (SEA) INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BECOME MORE AWARE OF AND ARE MORE COMFORTABLE IN ACCESSING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. OUR, MISSION IS TO IMPROVE ONE'S WELL-BEING THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY.
- THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SEAGAP) PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO MERCED COUNTY RESIDENTS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE ASIAN COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING ASIAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY SERVICES PROJECT (BHRSP) IS A PROGRAM TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST WITH MENTAL HEALTH. WE ALSO OFFER PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HATE ISSUES, DISASTER READINESS, ASSIST WITH CITIZENSHIP, AND OTHER AREAS THAT EFFECT THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITY.revenue $85
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0268241
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $659,080
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,175,002
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2025
- Posted by the IRS
- May 12, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2025
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,175,002 | $1,185,745 | $659,080 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 77-0268241).
Questions about MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC
- What is the EIN of MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC is 77-0268241.
- Is MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2025.
- Are donations to MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC 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 MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names NHA BEE THAO.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,613 (PAUL THAO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MERCED LAO FAMILY COMMUNITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,175,002, expenses of $1,185,745 and total assets of $659,080 at year end.
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