Nonprofit · EIN 36-3255880
LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,272,976 | $1,374,680 | -$101,704 | $353,842 | $378,992 | -$25,150 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,111,667 | $1,529,782 | -$418,115 | $328,821 | $252,267 | $76,554 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,654,748 | $1,463,853 | $190,895 | $588,134 | $91,065 | $497,069 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $1,056,387 | $1,028,645 | $27,742 | $388,396 | $87,283 | $301,113 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,271,898
- of which government grants
- $1,029,974
- Program service revenue
- $1,078
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $586,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $696,109
- Professional fundraising fees
- $55,788
- Accounting fees
- $122,389
- Occupancy
- $18,367
- Travel
- $2,509
- Depreciation
- $1,977
- Program services (functional)
- $1,167,501
- Management and general (functional)
- $151,391
- Fundraising (functional)
- $55,788
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $328,821
- Total assets, end of year
- $353,842
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $378,992
- Net assets, end of year
- -$25,150
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,930
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$69,551
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $44,401
- Gross receipts
- $1,272,976
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Chanthanouvong | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $103,070 |
| Pany Siharath | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Phouninh Vixayvong | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RattanaphoneManikong | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Chanthanouvong | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $100,322 |
| Pany Siharath | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Douangvixay Sithimolada | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Phouninh Vixayvong | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kerry Fongthavisay | Board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RattanaphoneManikong | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Sisomnuk | Board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Chanthanouvong | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $104,684 |
| Pany Siharath | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Douangvixay Sithimolada | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Phouninh Vixayvong | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Todd Littana | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Sisomnuk | Board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Chanthanouvong | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $74,000 | $5,536 |
| Pany Siharath | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Phouninh Vixayvong | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Phourathsamay Todd Littana | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Sisomnuk | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Douangvixay Keophothisane | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1015 4TH AVE N STE 202, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405-1178
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sunny Chanthanouvong, 1015 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405
- Signed the 990
- Sunny Chanthanouvong, Exective Director
- Phone
- (612) 374-4967
- Website
- laocentermn.org
- Return prepared by
- Michael S Wilson
Mission
Lao Assistance Centers mission is to harness the power of a united Lao voice to improve the quality of life for the Lao American community in Minnesota as we work to advance equity through a united, engaged and resilient AAPI community.
Program accomplishments
- Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (LACM) is located in the Twin Cities, dedicated to serving the Lao and fellow AAPI community members for over 40 years. With an annual engagement of over 5,000 community members including youth, adults and elders. LACMs comprehensive programs focus on stabilizing families, navigating complex systems, increasing awareness and knowledge, and creating pathways to success. Our initiatives encompass such as food security, funeral assistance, benefit application assistance, citizenship guidance); health initiatives include: womens health, COVID, substance use prevention; civic and community engagement, environmental programming and more. All of our programs encompass information and awareness campaigns, education and knowledge building, system navigation, and in-language guidance and support. Annually reaching over 15,000 community members through in-language awareness campaigns on social media and other media outlets, LACM plays a crucial role in disseminating relevant information and resources within the community. By providing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services, LACM significantly contributes to creating a stronger, more resilient, and informed community, empowering individuals to overcome challenges, access more resilient, and informed community, empowering individuals to overcome challenges, accessExpenses $1,167,501 · revenue $8,922
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
- 36-3255880
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $353,842
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,272,976
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,272,976 | $1,374,680 | $353,842 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,111,667 | $1,529,782 | $328,821 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,654,748 | $1,463,853 | $588,134 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,056,387 | $1,028,645 | $388,396 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-3255880).
Questions about LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA is 36-3255880.
- Is LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA 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 LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA 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 LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA 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 LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sunny Chanthanouvong.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,070 (Sunny Chanthanouvong, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LAO ASSISTANCE CENTER OF MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,272,976, expenses of $1,374,680 and total assets of $353,842 at year end.
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