Vietnamese American Organization - Vao is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vietnamese American Organization - Vao is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Vietnamese American Organization - Vao generated $299.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $223.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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VAO | VIETNAMESE AMERICAN ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE, LEARN, AND TAKE THE LEAD IN STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ALL WHILE STEADFASTLY PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THAT UPLIFT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIM TO PROMOTE LEARNING, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, WE CELEBRATE AND HONOR THE RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, OUR PLATFORM IS STRUCTURED TO ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVES BY ESTABLISHING THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE TO STABILIZE OUR OPERATIONS. MOREOVER, WE AIM TO BROADEN AVENUES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. VAO ALSO OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND DELIVERABLES. ONE OF OUR CORE STRENGTHS LIES IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, OUTREACH, AND PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT. BY LEVERAGING OUR EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES, WE CAN ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES IN CONNECTING WITH THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY AND RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT. VAO OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND DELIVERABLES. ONE OF OUR CORE STRENGTHS LIES IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, OUTREACH, AND PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT. BY LEVERAGING OUR EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES, WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN CONNECTING WITH THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY AND RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.
ORGANIZING & ADVOCACY. VAO CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO ADVANCEMENT AND UPLIFTING OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE ENGAGE, PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE SOCIAL ISSUES, CIVIC AND HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH ORGANIZED EVENTS AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AGENCIES.
ORGANIZING & ADVOCACY. VAO CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO ADVANCEMENT AND UPLIFTING OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE ENGAGE, PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE SOCIAL ISSUES, CIVIC AND HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH ORGANIZED EVENTS AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AGENCIES.
LANGUAGE & CULTURE. WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE, LANGUAGE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES, YOU CAN ENTRUST US WITH THE TRANSLATION OF IMPORTANT LEGAL, TIME-SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS KNOWING THAT WE WILL ACCURATELY AND PRECISELY TRANSLATE YOUR DOCUMENTS. WE DELIVER UNMATCHED QUALITY PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND EFFICIENTLY MEET STRINGENT DEADLINES. OUR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEPENDABILITY SET US APART FROM THE REST. VAO IS YOUR TOP CHOICE FOR ALL OF YOUR PROOFREADING, TRANSLATION AND LOCALIZATION SERVICES NEEDS. LET US BE YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN THIS IMPORTANT STEP OF GETTING CLOSER TO THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY. WE KNOW THE CULTURE, WE KNOW THE PEOPLE, AND WE KNOW THE COMMUNITY.
LANGUAGE & CULTURE. WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE, LANGUAGE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES, YOU CAN ENTRUST US WITH THE TRANSLATION OF IMPORTANT LEGAL, TIME-SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS KNOWING THAT WE WILL ACCURATELY AND PRECISELY TRANSLATE YOUR DOCUMENTS. WE DELIVER UNMATCHED QUALITY PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND EFFICIENTLY MEET STRINGENT DEADLINES. OUR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEPENDABILITY SET US APART FROM THE REST. VAO IS YOUR TOP CHOICE FOR ALL OF YOUR PROOFREADING, TRANSLATION AND LOCALIZATION SERVICES NEEDS. LET US BE YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN THIS IMPORTANT STEP OF GETTING CLOSER TO THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY. WE KNOW THE CULTURE, WE KNOW THE PEOPLE, AND WE KNOW THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Quyen Mai Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $23,209 |
Dat Nguyen Boardmember | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Nguyen Boardmember | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Theanh Truong Boardmember | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Quyen Mai Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $23,209 |
Dat Nguyen Boardmember | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,945 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $115,826 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250,945 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $48,033 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $299,478 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $533 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,209 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,209 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,206 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,475 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,819 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12 |
Office expenses | $3,786 |
Information technology | $178 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,746 |
Travel | $2,505 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $15 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | -$148 |
All other expenses | -$1,313 |
Total functional expenses | $223,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,336 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $164,336 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $138 |
Total liabilities | $138 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $164,198 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $164,336 |