Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Lao Community of Michigan
EIN 99-0925186 • 501(c)3 • Ypsilanti, MI
Profile
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.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
76th percentile
Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
91st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 26.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
$28,858
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$28,858
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$133,890
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$105,032
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$28,858
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $28,858
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $28,858
- Revenue
- $133,890
- Expenses
- $105,032
- Net income
- $28,858
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
- Signed
- Jan 28, 2026
- Return Version
- 2025v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $133,890
Mission and Program Overview
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.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $58,000 | $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. | $16,324 | $17,624 |
| 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. | $4,000 | $15,851 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Executive Director | PT | $34,923 | - | $34,923 |
| - | Contractor | PT | $13,689 | - | $13,689 |
| - | Contractor | PT | $6,750 | - | $6,750 |
| - | Contractor | PT | $5,283 | - | $5,283 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Lao Community of Michigan
- EIN
- 99-0925186
- Phone
- 7349853087
- Address
- 8816 Tamarack Lane, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Signing Officer
- Name
- Thanphanh Phommavong
- Title
- Executive Director/President
- Phone
- 7349853087
- Signed
- 2026-01-28
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 16
“gift cards/cash/etc, travel expenses, Bank fees, cash app fee, zelle fee, travel expenses reimbursement, lunch at workshops, lunch after events, lunch at programs, supplies for Stylz-LunMai, shipping costs re: Stylz-LunMai Project, and other expenses.”
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