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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3621880

FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SEATTLE, WA 98144

Financials

$1.3M$1.3M2023$3.1M$2.7M2024$5.5M$1.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$5,537,054$1,482,332$4,054,722$12,528,248$7,013,255$5,514,993
December 31, 2024990$3,097,163$2,735,264$361,899$8,528,629$7,068,358$1,460,271
December 31, 2023990$1,279,843$1,250,965$28,878$7,823,251$6,724,879$1,098,372
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,243,739
of which government grants
$1,564,315
Program service revenue
$225,440
Investment income
$52,725
Net income from sales of inventory
$11,715
Other revenue
$15,150

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$65,750
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$106,456
Other salaries and wages
$515,132
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$721,388
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$93,460
Occupancy
$102,091
Travel
$5,785
Depreciation
$51,648
Program services (functional)
$1,242,217
Management and general (functional)
$164,098
Fundraising (functional)
$76,017

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,528,629
Total assets, end of year
$12,528,248
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,013,255
Net assets, end of year
$5,514,993
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,563,116
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,035,049
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,479,944
Gross receipts
$5,585,678
Employees
12
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
QUYNH PHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$99,429$7,027
LEECHING TRANBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
HUY PHAMBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TRANG LEBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEPHEN SCHEELEBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LINDA TRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MYTOAN NGUYEN-AKBARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN NGUYENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VY NGUYENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
QUYNH PHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$93,186$5,525
HONG CHHUORPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LEECHING TRANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
HUY PHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0$0
TRANG LETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0$0
MYTOAN NGUYEN-AKBARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
VY NGUYENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
STEVE SCHEELEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
QUYNH PHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$75,421$4,105
TAM DINHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LEECHING TRANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HONG CHHUORSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HUY PHAMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSHUA BREVOORTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN SCHEELEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VY NGUYENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MYTOAN NGUYEN-AKBARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRANG LEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1227 S WELLER ST STE A, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2220
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
VALERIE TRAN, 1227 S WELLER ST A, SEATTLE, WA 98144
Signed the 990
VALERIE TRAN, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(253) 245-9341
Return prepared by
GREENWOOD OHLUND PS

Mission

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON IS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE LITTLE SAIGON'S CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND HISTORIC VITALITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: BI-LINGUAL (ENGLISH AND VIETNAMESE) ENGAGEMENT EMPOWERING LITTLE SAIGON STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE COMMUNITY THEY WANT TO SEE. THIS INCLUDES THE LITTLE SAIGON LANDMARK PROJECT (MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT); ENSURING THAT NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY; BRIDGING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES AND PLANS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY GOALS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WE ENGAGED ABOUT 100 STAKEHOLDERS.
    Expenses $507,639 · grants $46,344 · revenue $71,018
  • SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT: WORKING WITH AND SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, IN-LANGUAGE INFORMATION, AND EVENTS. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING FREE BI-LINGUAL TECHINCAL ASSISTANCE; REFERRALS; ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES; SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION FOR BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO TEST OUT THEIR CONCEPTS AND PRODUCTS THROUGH POP-UPS AND RETAIL SPACE AT OUR CULTURAL SPACE. WE DO CONSISTENT OUTREACH TO NEARLY 80 BUSINESSES AND PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO NEARLY 20.
    Expenses $389,270 · grants $8,995 · revenue $144,572
  • ARTS & CULTURE: PRESERVING VIETNAMESE CULTURE THROUGH ARTS, LANGUAGE EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THIS INCLUDES OPERATING OUR CULTURAL SPACE; SEASONAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS; ROTATING ART EXHIBIT; 10-WEEK VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE COURSE; SMALL BUSINESS AND ARTIST POP-UPS; AND PUBLIC ART PROJECTS. MANY OF THESE ARE OFFERED AT OUR CULTURAL SPACE, AND WE ESTIMATE 48,000 VISITORS IN OUR SPACE PER YEAR.
    Expenses $345,308 · grants $10,411 · revenue $21,565

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3621880
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,528,248
Income (IRS master file)
$5,585,678

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2019
Posted by the IRS
February 25, 2020
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2019

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$5,537,054$1,482,332$12,528,248XML
990December 2024$3,097,163$2,735,264$8,528,629XML
990December 2023$1,279,843$1,250,965$7,823,251XML
990December 2022$830,409$682,655$1,365,385IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 45-3621880).

Questions about FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S is 45-3621880.
Is FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S 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 FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VALERIE TRAN.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,429 (QUYNH PHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON SEATTLE FLS-S have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,537,054, expenses of $1,482,332 and total assets of $12,528,248 at year end.

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