Nonprofit · EIN 31-1605964
CHILDREN OF VIETNAM
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27419
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,335,033 | $2,022,595 | $312,438 | $1,723,229 | $48,087 | $1,675,142 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,702,716 | $1,546,085 | $156,631 | $1,454,839 | $64,403 | $1,390,436 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,448,730 | $1,415,419 | $33,311 | $1,253,802 | $19,997 | $1,233,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,251,428
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $89,922
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,160
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,744
- Other revenue
- -$6,317
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,423,936
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $204,974
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $361,063
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,500
- Occupancy
- $20,695
- Travel
- $84,911
- Program services (functional)
- $1,725,987
- Management and general (functional)
- $210,814
- Fundraising (functional)
- $85,794
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,454,839
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,723,229
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $48,087
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,675,142
- Publicly traded securities
- $880,564
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $854,332
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $820,810
- Gross receipts
- $2,675,064
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIANG WELLS-DANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,750 | $5,219 |
| DABNEY SCHMITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.37 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BAKER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.62 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTA RAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.58 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIOT WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.44 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA BERGER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.4 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN GREER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4.81 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ORMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.92 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDI NIEBANCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LYSAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN C WILSON SR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 34.04 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.54 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.88 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN WILSON JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE TRAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.35 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIA SILGARDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 |
| BRADLEY THOMASON III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
| RONALD E BERENBEIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LARY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIANG WELLS-DANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,250 | $4,250 |
| DABNEY SCHMITT END JANUARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.67 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4.33 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTA RAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIOT WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.67 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA BERGER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.35 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN GREER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.92 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ORMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.88 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDIE NIEBANCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WOLSTENHOLME END SEPTEMBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 |
| THAO SOMMERVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.08 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LYSAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| DZUNG VO END DECEMBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN C WILSON SR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 21.15 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILLIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.85 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MERSON END JUNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3.16 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN WILSON JR BEG JANUARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE TRAN BEG DECEMBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| NIA SILGARDO BEG JANUARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.21 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY LETTERI END JULY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $58,333 | $1,419 |
| GIANG WELLS-DANG BEG AUGUST | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $41,667 | $0 |
| DABNEY SCHMITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTA RAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.58 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIOTT WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.77 | $0 | $0 |
| GIANG TRAN END DECEMBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.06 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.38 | $0 | $0 |
| LYN GREER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.92 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ORMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.35 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDI NIEBANCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA GRISSOM END JANUARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WOLSTENHOLME | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.38 | $0 | $0 |
| THAO SOMMERVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN VO END MARCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.08 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LYSAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| DZUNG VO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.31 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN C WILSON SR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6.54 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILLIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.88 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH END NOVEMBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.88 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 18039, GREENSBORO, NC 27419-8039
- In care of
- % BENJAMIN C WILSON SR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BENJAMIN C WILSON SR, PO BOX 18039, GREENSBORO, NC 27419
- Signed the 990
- BENJAMIN C WILSON SR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (333) 235-0981
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENOFVIETNAM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TURLINGTON AND COMPANY LLP
Mission
CHILDREN OF VIETNAM LIFTS CHILDREN OUT OF POVERTY BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO FULFILLING CHILDREN'S POTENTIAL THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON ONE CHILD, ONE FAMILY, AND ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATING FOR THE FUTURE INITIATIVE: INVESTING IN CHILDREN AND THEIR EDUCATION FOR THE BEST START POSSIBLE.Expenses $359,119 · grants $232,674
- KEEPING CHILDREN NOURISHED INITIATIVE: FEEDING HUNGRY CHILDREN TO GROW INTO HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS.Expenses $991,198 · grants $954,566
- INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INITIATIVE: HELPING CHILDREN GROW TO THE FULLEST POTENTIAL.Expenses $148,518 · grants $80,421
- EMPOWERING SINGLE MOTHERS INITIATIVE: GIVING SINGLE MOTHERS THE TOOLS TO PAVE A PATH OUT OF POVERTY.DELIVERING WATER & SANITATION: INSTALLING LARGE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS AND VILLAGES IN REMOTE AREAS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. LIFTING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS: PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AID AND RELIEF TO FAMILIES FACING EXTREME CHALLENGES DUE TO FAMILY CRISES AND REGIONAL DISASTERS.Expenses $227,152 · grants $156,275
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1605964
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,723,229
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,675,064
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,335,033 | $2,022,595 | $1,723,229 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,702,716 | $1,546,085 | $1,454,839 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,448,730 | $1,415,419 | $1,253,802 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 31-1605964).
Questions about CHILDREN OF VIETNAM
- What is the EIN of CHILDREN OF VIETNAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDREN OF VIETNAM is 31-1605964.
- Is CHILDREN OF VIETNAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to CHILDREN OF VIETNAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDREN OF VIETNAM 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 CHILDREN OF VIETNAM 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 CHILDREN OF VIETNAM 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 CHILDREN OF VIETNAM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BENJAMIN C WILSON SR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDREN OF VIETNAM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,750 (GIANG WELLS-DANG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILDREN OF VIETNAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,335,033, expenses of $2,022,595 and total assets of $1,723,229 at year end.
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