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Burmese American Community Institute

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2012
  • EIN: 45-2377550

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Ethnic, Immigrant Centers, Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

An independent audit commissioned by this organization for the fiscal year ending Dec. 2023 identified:

Going concern flag
Audit identified substantial doubt about this organization’s ability to meet its financial obligations and continue operating for the foreseeable future.
Material noncompliance
Audit identified a failure to follow requirements established by law, regulations, contract or grant agreements.
Material weakness in internal controls
Audit identified a deficiency in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. The deficiency could lead to failure to prevent or correct noncompliance with requirements.
Significant deficiency in internal controls
Audit identified a deficiency in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. The deficiency is less severe than a material weakness but warrants attention from management.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.77M (2023)

Expenses
$2.18M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.44M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$54.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,774,856
Expenses
$2,177,395
Net Income
$597,461
Net Assets
$1,382,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,774,856
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,080,951
49.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,437,055
Total Liabilities $54,720
Net Assets $1,382,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $0
Lian Sang (Programs Director) $67,000 $0 $0
Bawi M Lian (Program Director) $55,000 $0 $0
Peng Thang (Program Director) $55,000 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Going concern flag • Material noncompliance • Material weakness in internal controls • Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,763,119
Expenses
$1,384,120
Net Income
$378,999
Net Assets
$764,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,763,119
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $648,416
46.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $832,209
Total Liabilities $67,626
Net Assets $764,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $70,000 $0 $70,000
Lian Sang (Programs Director) $55,000 $0 $55,000

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990
Filed on July 25, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Going concern flag • Material noncompliance • Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,066,927
Expenses
$1,003,593
Net Income
$63,334
Net Assets
$461,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,043,861
97.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,066
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $468,310
46.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $461,411
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $461,411
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Lian (Sang) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$805,462
Expenses
$555,457
Net Income
$250,005
Net Assets
$398,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $781,025
97.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $24,437
3.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $320,414
57.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,076
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $398,076
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Lian (Sang) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$573,687
Expenses
$526,182
Net Income
$47,505
Net Assets
$148,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $561,184
97.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,503
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $343,819
65.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,071
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $148,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Lian (Sang) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$557,159
Expenses
$533,902
Net Income
$23,257
Net Assets
$100,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $535,087
96.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,072
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $300,890
56.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,566
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $100,566
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Lian (Sang) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$462,673
Expenses
$460,440
Net Income
$2,233
Net Assets
$77,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $449,438
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,235
2.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $268,819
58.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,309
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,309
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Lian (Sang) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,872
Expenses
$284,841
Net Income
$16,031
Net Assets
$75,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $292,999
97.4%
Program Services $7,799
2.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $74
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $173,592
60.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,076
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $75,076
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elaisa Vahnie (Executive Director) $50,000 $50,000 $0
Lian (Sang) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,092
Expenses
$223,742
Net Income
-$4,650
Net Assets
$59,045
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,391
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,701
7.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,486
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,045
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $59,045
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lian Sang (Programs Director) $30,000 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Oct. 13, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$178,351
Expenses
$169,586
Net Income
$8,765
Net Assets
$45,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,851
71.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $51,500
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,597
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,597
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ro Dinga (Board Chairman) $0 $0
Hre Mang (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Roby Sing (Secretary) $0 $0
Biak Cung (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,024
Expenses
$67,435
Net Income
$98,589
Net Assets
$36,832
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,670
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,354
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,832
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,832

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990-EZ
Filed on July 1, 2014

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

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