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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0133420

UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Tax-exempt · WESTMINSTER, CA 92684

Financials

$462K$445K2021$497K$581K2022$444K$640K2023$493K$597K2024$579K$383K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$578,750$382,593$196,157$277,655$0$277,655
May 31, 2025990$493,490$596,571-$103,081$81,502$0$81,502
May 31, 2024990$443,842$640,425-$196,583$184,585$0$184,585
May 31, 2023990$497,471$581,179-$83,708$381,168$0$381,168
May 31, 2022990$461,615$445,314$16,301$464,876$0$464,876
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,680
Program service revenue
$547,521
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$22,848
Net income from sales of inventory
$700
Other revenue
$23,548

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,423
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$25,939
Travel
$70
Program services (functional)
$321,934
Management and general (functional)
$60,659

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$81,502
Total assets, end of year
$277,655
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$277,655
Gross receipts
$599,499
Employees
0
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1982
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jolynna DangExternal Vice President
Officer
10$0
Harold NguyenInternal Vice President
Officer
10$0
Victor PhanSecretary
Officer
10$0
Nha Nha BuiTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Billy LeDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Tony NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Louis BruDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Helen PhanDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric NgoPresident
Officer
10$0
Helen PhanSecretary
Officer
10$0
Alvin PhamTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Tammy T TranDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Tony NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Jean-Louis BruDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Billy LeDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
David NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Harold NguyenICC Vice Chair
Trustee or director
10$0
Thaovi NguyenICC Chair
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric NgoPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Helen PhanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lam NguyenTreasurer
Officer
10$0
KhueDang DoanInternal Vice President
Officer
10$0
Julie HuynhDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Tammy T TranDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
David NguyenDevelopment Coordinator
Trustee or director
10$0
Jean-Louis BruDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Jimmy NguyenICC Vice Chair
Trustee or director
10$0
Tony NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Jocelyn PhanICC Chair
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric NgoInternal Vice President / President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lam NguyenTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Dillon CassellSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Nick TangAdministrative Coordinator
Trustee or director
10$0
Julie HuynhDevelopment Coordinator
Trustee or director
10$0
Arlene HoDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Sony WangDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Tommy NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Long TruongInter-Collegiate Council Vice Chair
Trustee or director
10$0
Maily TranInter-Collegiate Council Chair
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sabrina NguyenInternal Vice-President
Officer
10$0
Tram VuExternal Vice-President
Officer
10$0
Angela PhamTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Julie HuynhSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Nicholas TangAdministrative Coordinator
Trustee or director
10$0
Julie HuynhDevelopment Coordinator
Trustee or director
10$0
Sony WangDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Tommy NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Arlene HoDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Kristen PhanInter-Collegiate Council Chair
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2069, WESTMINSTER, CA 92684-2069
In care of
% NINA TRAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO BOX 2069, WESTMINSTER CA 92684
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Nha Nha Bui, 12831 Western Ave, Unit B, Garden Grove, CA 92684
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Cathy Vu, PO BOX 2069, WESTMINSTER CA 92684
Signed the 990
Nha Nha Bui, Treasurer
Phone
(714) 890-1418

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0133420 or by the name UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The Union of the Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California (UVSA) is a volunteer-based community organization which brings together youths to organize social, cultural, and community events in order to develop the next generation of Vietnamese American leaders. UVSAs annual programs include the Tet Festival, Project LEAD, and our Inter-Collegiate Council events.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The Tet Festival celebrates the Lunar New Year and is UVSA's primary fundraiser. An estimated 50,000 guests attend the festival to show their support to the 300+ unpaid staff, 500+ youth volunteers, and countless community organizations who contribute their time and effort to make the festival successful. At the event, guests can experience the Vietnamese cultural village, an area where a rural or historic village in Vietnam is replaced including structures, exhibits, artwork, and volunteers dressed in cultural attire. Other programs at the event include cultural competitions such as the Miss Vietnam of Southern California pageant, children's traditional pageant, and talent contest, eating competitions featuring cultural foods, and cultural performances. The event further UVSA's mission to promote culture and also serves as a vehicle to develop 250 young leaders in event coordination. When the event performs well financially, UVSA allocates up to half of the proceeds to the Tet Community Assistance Fund. Through this grant opportunity, other non-profit organizations in Southern California can apply to receive funding to their programs. Since 2002, UVSA has awarded over $1,500,000 in grants to non-profit organizations in Southern California.
    Expenses $303,760 · revenue $539,537
  • Project LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Development) encompasses one event (UVSA Camp). This event aim to develop the youth to value mentorship, gain real-world training skills, and network with leaders locally and abroad. Project LEAD impacts over 300 college students a year with either free or heavily subsidized programs and events.
    Expenses $9,551 · revenue $3,025
  • The Inter-Collegiate Council (ICC) represents member Vietnamese student organizations across 11 colleges across Southern California. The council coordinates and drives UVSA's mission to build unity collegiate youth by providing social and networking events for both college and high school students. Annual events include Beach Day, Friendship Games, Gala, Sports Day, and more. Member organizations in the council include CSU Northridge, VSA, CSU Long Beach VSA, CSU Fullerton VSA, Cal Poly Pomona VSA, UC San Diego VSA, UC Santa Barbara VSA, UC Irvine VSA, UC Riverside VSA, University of Southern California VSA, San Diego State VSA, and Chapman University VSA
    Expenses $7,949 · revenue $4,959

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0133420
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
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$277,655
Income (IRS master file)
$599,499

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$578,750$382,593$277,655XML
990May 2025$493,490$596,571$81,502XML
990May 2024$443,842$640,425$184,585XML
990May 2023$497,471$581,179$381,168XML
990May 2022$461,615$445,314$464,876XML
990-N for 2020
Officer: Cathy Vu
May 31, 2021≤ $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 33-0133420).

Questions about UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

What is the EIN of UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is 33-0133420.
Is UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names Nha Nha Bui.
Who are the officers and directors of UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $578,750, expenses of $382,593 and total assets of $277,655 at year end.

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