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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3532232

VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA

Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55103

Financials

$1.2M$941K2023$962K$830K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$961,880$829,897$131,983$1,994,296$199,728$1,794,568
December 31, 2023990$1,186,045$941,276$244,769$2,200,551$537,950$1,662,601
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$926,200
of which government grants
$768,019
Program service revenue
$35,616
Investment income
$64
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$132,040
Other salaries and wages
$228,677
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$427,022
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$18,247
Travel
$7,632
Depreciation
$31,953
Program services (functional)
$682,670
Management and general (functional)
$106,403
Fundraising (functional)
$40,824

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,200,551
Total assets, end of year
$1,994,296
Total liabilities, end of year
$199,728
Net assets, end of year
$1,794,568
Land, buildings and equipment
$898,410
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,764,568
Net assets with donor restrictions
$30,000
Gross receipts
$961,880
Employees
16
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1987
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HUE PHAMEXECUTIVE OF
Officer
40$132,040
ROLAND J THEILERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CUONG PHAMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISALAN THAITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VIET TRANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MR TAM PHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR YANG DAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TAM PHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HUNG NGOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAUNG GYIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL L TRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HUE PHAMEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$96,861
ROLAND J THEILERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CUONG PHAMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISALAN THAITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VIET TRANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MR TAM PHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR YANG DAPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TAM PHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HUNG NGOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAUNG GYIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL L TRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
277 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2158
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HUE PHAM
Signed the 990
HUE PHAM, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(651) 641-8904
Return prepared by
COMMUNITY CPA & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1987, VSS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING MINNESOTA'S REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY. VSS PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS AS THEY TRANSITION TO LIFE IN THE U.S., ADDRESSING THEIR UNIQUE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND HEALTH NEEDS. SERVING DIVERSE GROUPS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS FROM VIETNAM, SOMALIA, AND MYANMAR (KAREN), VSS FOSTERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROMOTES CULTURAL IDENTITY WHILE HELPING FAMILIES ACHIEVE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HEALTH PROGRAM THE HEALTH PROGRAM ADDRESSES SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, FOCUSING ON HEALTHCARE ACCESS, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. VSS HELPS CLIENTS OVERCOME LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS, WHILE OFFERING CRITICAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND SERVICES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, VSS ALSO SUPPORTED COVID-19 TESTING, VACCINATION, AND PPE DISTRIBUTION. KEY FEATURES: -HEALTHCARE ACCESS & EDUCATION -COVID-19 RESPONSE -EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT & VOCATIONAL TRAINING -SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT -HEALTH LITERACY AND HOUSING SUPPORT
    Expenses $358,671
  • ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) PROGRAM THE ABE PROGRAM HELPS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AND ENGAGE IN CIVIC LIFE. IT INCLUDES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) CLASSES AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND JOB READINESS. IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, VSS TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL CLASSES TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING STUDENTS. KEY FEATURES: -ESL CLASSES FOR WORK AND DAILY LIFE -VIRTUAL LEARNING SUPPORT -VOTER REGISTRATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING -JOB-READINESS SKILLS
    Expenses $259,841
  • ELDERS PROGRAM THE ELDERS PROGRAM IMPROVES THE WELL-BEING OF REFUGEE SENIORS BY OFFERING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE ISOLATION AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL AID THROUGH BILINGUAL STAFF. KEY FEATURES: -SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES -LANGUAGE & CULTURAL SUPPORT -HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES -EXPANDED FOOD SERVICES, INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE
    Expenses $64,158

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3532232
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
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P840)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,994,296
Income (IRS master file)
$961,880

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$961,880$829,897$1,994,296IRS
990December 2023$1,186,045$941,276$2,200,551XML
990December 2022$1,332,629$1,128,663$2,141,206IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 36-3532232).

Questions about VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA

What is the EIN of VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA is 36-3532232.
Is VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES 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 VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HUE PHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,040 (HUE PHAM, EXECUTIVE OF).
How much revenue does VIETNAMESE SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $961,880, expenses of $829,897 and total assets of $1,994,296 at year end.

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