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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0925186

LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN

Also known as LCM

Tax-exempt · YPSILANTI, MI 48197

Financials

$134K$105K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$133,890$105,032$28,858$28,858$0$28,858
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$132,910
Membership dues
$400
Program service revenue
$580
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Benefits paid to members
$2,954
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,645
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,923
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$35,571
Occupancy
$7,796
Printing, publications and postage
$6,756
Other expenses
$17,032
Program services (functional)
$91,475

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$28,858
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$28,858
Cash, savings and investments
$28,858
Gross receipts
$133,890

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TranslateMeLao LLCExecutive Director30$34,923
Lao Helping LaoContractor10$13,689
Intentional Life Counseling & Addictions TreatmentContractor5$6,750
Phon & Tho LLCContractor5$5,283

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8816 TAMARACK LN, YPSILANTI, MI 48197-9666
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
8816 Tamarack Lane, Ypsilanti MI 48197
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Thanphanh Phommavong, 8816 Tamarack Lane, Ypsilanti MI 48197
Signed the 990-EZ
Thanphanh Phommavong, Executive Director/President
Phone
(734) 985-3087

Mission

The Lao Community of Michigans primary exempt purpose is to preserve, promote, and advance Lao culture, heritage, and community well-being through educational, cultural, and charitable programs. The organization serves Lao Americans and the broader public by offering cultural education, language and history learning, arts and traditional practices, youth leadership development, intergenerational activities, and community events. LCM also provides community outreach, civic engagement, and support services that strengthen social connections, promote cultural understanding, and enhance the quality of life for underserved and immigrant communities.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community Outreach & Support Services: The organization conducted community outreach activities to support Lao American individuals and families, including information sharing, referrals, informal assistance, and community coordination. Services focused on helping community members navigate social services, access resources, and stay connected through meetings and communications. These efforts improved community engagement and reduced isolation among underserved populations. Approximately 100150 individuals benefited from these outreach and support services.
    Expenses $58,000 · grants $58,000
  • Stylz-LunMai Youth Fashion & Cultural Arts Project: The Stylz-LunMai Project is a youth-led fashion and cultural arts program that empowers teens and young adults by blending traditional Lao and Southeast Asian designs with modern American fashion. The program provided hands-on workshops, mentoring, and creative development opportunities, culminating in a public fashion showcase. Participants gained cultural knowledge, artistic skills, confidence, and exposure to creative career pathways while promoting cultural pride and cross-cultural understanding. Approximately 4060 youth and young adults benefited from this program.
    Expenses $17,624 · grants $16,324
  • Lao Arts & Culture Summer Program: The Lao Arts & Culture Summer Program provided community-based cultural education through instruction in Lao music, traditional dance, language, and heritage. The program offered intergenerational learning opportunities and hands-on workshops designed to preserve cultural traditions and increase cultural awareness among youth, families, and community members. Activities were delivered through volunteer instructors and community partnerships. Approximately 75100 individuals participated in or benefited from this program.
    Expenses $15,851 · grants $4,000

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-0925186
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,858
Income (IRS master file)
$133,890

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$133,890$105,032$28,858XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Thanphanh Phommavong
December 31, 2024≤ $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 99-0925186).

Questions about LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN

What is the EIN of LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN is 99-0925186.
Is LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN 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 COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN 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 LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN?
The 990-N for 2024 names Thanphanh Phommavong.
Who are the officers and directors of LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,923 (TranslateMeLao LLC, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LAO COMMUNITY OF MICHIGAN have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,890, expenses of $105,032 and total assets of $28,858 at year end.

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