LASOS

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

33 W COURTLAND ST, BEL AIR, MD 21014-3701

In care of

% MELYNDA VELEZ

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Melynda Velez, 33 West Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

Signed the 990

Melynda Velez, Executive Director

Phone

(410) 836-0333

Website

www.lasos.org

Return prepared by

BISHOP & ADKINS P A

Mission

To provide quality adult literacy classes including English as a second language, financial literacy, citizenship, at risk youth and family literacy programs as well as a network of service providers for the non-native English speaking community of Harford County.

Program accomplishments

• Youth Mentoring - this program is comprised of 5 sub-programs:Mentoring - students grade pre-K through 12, categorized as at-risk due to economic or academic reasons, come to a one-on-one tutoring session where they receive support from a certified teacher as well as an English-speaking school-age student. Students are encouraged to work on homework together and build a relationship of compassion and caring. Students in turn learn leadership, civil, and language skills. The secondary students are paired with adult mentors who monitor goal setting and successes. The purpose of this program is to provide the emotional, social, and educational needs of youth and children with their academic work, and to provide an atmosphere of support where all students can succeed. Summer Camp - in the summertime, students gather for a month-long summer camp that supports their academic gains, as well as introduces them to how they can be active in the community and how the community can be active in their life. The purpose of the program is to provide a safe environment for school aged students during the summer that supports their academic and social development. LASOS Butterfly Program - the girls in the LASOS Butterfly Program receive the academic and social/leadership support they need but seem to be locked between traditional familial expectations and those set by American society. By working with the girls from age 9 to 21 it is the design of the program to build a community of support for the girls as well as a bridge to allow them to toggle between their home culture and that of the USA while finding success. The Embrace Program - is a wrap-around service with the goal of strengthening family life, school life, and the personal life of the student. It focuses on the child and family unit working together in multiple sessions throughout the school year to address prevention, intervention, and diversion programs for at risk youth. The basic criteria include low academic level, high absentee rate (8+ absences), low student engagement, disruption in class, and issues at home or in the community. The program outcomes include significantly improved family communication, decreased drug use, increased school involvement academically, an increase in graduation rates, and a decrease in truancy and discipline referrals. The Engage program - was designed to meet the growing need of vision for at risk youth within Harford County. We strive to offer a clear, attainable pathway to help change the life trajectory of at-risk youth. Our program focus is directed towards those individuals who struggle with traditional schooling, and therefore lack the education to then go on and become self-sufficient adults. We engage the client by offering an alternative high school educational experience and internship placement.Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN)- as part of the Engage program, designed to provide participants with the complex, but effective blend of education integrated with occupational skills training and support services, to prepare them for placement and retention in employment and post-secondary education with post-program support. The program strives to offer a clear, attainable pathway to help change the life trajectory of at-risk youth.DSCI - as part of the Engage program, LASOS serves as a service year opportunities for youth 18-24 to build professional skills.
  Expenses $296,700
• Network - LASOS works diligently to build a network of service providers to meet the needs of our constituency. By serving as a cultural liaison between the constituent and the service provider, our constituents are able to access services needed with little to no anxiety and frustration. We partner with local nonprofits, government agencies and school system to be able to serve the most at risk population in our community. In 2022, we provided more than 12,349 service referrals and 1,043 translation service referrals to our more than 19,000 members and 300 volunteers.
  Expenses $56,757
• Adult Literacy - this program consists of 4 sub-programs:Literacy Classes - LASOS offers literacy classes for technology and finances that are developed to level the playing field of those who have had structured experiences and those who have not. The math and reading literacy classes are designed to focus on the life and work skills associated with the subject areas that will support their attainment of enhanced job placement or naturalization. The other literacy classes are designed to aid in the process of professional and personal improvements. Citizenship Courses & Support - the program serves as resources for members in the community to receive help with filling out their applications and passing the naturalization test. We host a yearly free citizenship day with attorneys from AILA to complete applications. LASOS strives to support permanent residence as they strive to become US naturalized citizens.The ESOL Program is composed of four levels of English language proficiency and is focused on citizenship and life skills. Participants are placed in courses based on their English level and ability. The program is designed to reduce the language barrier that exists with immigrant adults and the English-speaking community, and has a focus on real life application at home, work, and leisure (the participants can use what is taught immediately), with an increase of civil and English skills participants can obtain a better quality of life both professionally and personally. The Getting Ahead Program - meets once a week for 16 weeks and benefits residents of Harford County in financial need. The program analyzes the current economic position of participants, provides participants with essential resources to improve their quality of life, and helps participants strategically plan out their next steps towards achieving financial stability using the resources and services available to them.
  Expenses $31,028
• ELC - this program provides programming and outreach about healthy lifestyles and value of taking care of oneself as well as provided a network of service providers for health Care providers and resources.
  Expenses $30,402
• Obesity - the Foundations in Health program consists of several components that provides participants with the tools they need to become healthy, successful adults. Through Healthy Habits Seminars, Physical Activities, casework and community outreach around healthy lifestyles.
  Expenses $3,458
• Building Blocks Family Literacy - these courses are designed for nonnative English-speaking parents to bring their 6 months to 5-year-old children that cannot yet attend public school to learn basic English, academic, and social skills.Weekly classes lead parents to teach their children numbers, letters, colors, seasons, etc. in English using finger plays, songs, and arts. Children gain social and academic skills while parents learn parenting skills that foster a productive learning environment for their child.There is currently no funding for this program and it is not an active program.
• Enrich Women's Group - this group is designed to support women in their quest to become self-sufficient and resilient. Sessions include seminars on financial literacy, budgeting, work place comparison, and employment practices with aptitude tests and practical workshops. The purpose of this program is to empower women to find their value and gain skills to better support themselves and their families.There is currently no funding for this program and it is not an active program.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

26-4503259

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

2009

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P50)

Assets (IRS master file)

$136,618

Income (IRS master file)

$533,884

Filing history

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 26-4503259).

Questions about LASOS

What is the EIN of LASOS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of LASOS is 26-4503259.

Is LASOS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.

Are donations to LASOS tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does LASOS 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 LASOS due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did LASOS last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of LASOS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Melynda Velez.

Who are the officers and directors of LASOS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,540 (Melynda Velez, Executive Dir.).

How much revenue does LASOS have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $527,404, expenses of $532,890 and total assets of $136,618 at year end.

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