ETHNIC MINORITIES OF BURMA ADVOCACY

EIN: 934694070 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$970,126
Total Expenses
$924,276
Total Assets
$790,456
Net Assets
$621,487
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
ABIGAIL SUI
Phone
5155125252
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ETHNIC MINORITIES OF BURMA ADVOCACY, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $970K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $924K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT IOWA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $271,733

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT NAVIGATOR (ECPN) TO EMPOWER FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER FIVE, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM PROVIDES REFUGEE PARENTS WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND...

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT NAVIGATOR (ECPN) TO EMPOWER FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER FIVE, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM PROVIDES REFUGEE PARENTS WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING NORMS EDUCATION WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY SUPPORTING SERVICE ACCESS IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE - EMPOWERING PARENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED. THE PROGRAM ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WITH SCHOOLS - ESPECIALLY AS RELATED TO HEAD START, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN - AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, WHILE ALSO HELPING TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF BETTER UNDERSTAND REFUGEE PARENTS.THIS PROGRAM SERVES ANY FAMILY WITH KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $338,577

CRISIS AND ADVOCACYTHE CRISIS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION METHODS TO BURMESE REFUGEES ACROSS IOWA. NOT ONLY DOES IT ASSIST SURVIVORS OF CRIME AND...

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CRISIS AND ADVOCACYTHE CRISIS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION METHODS TO BURMESE REFUGEES ACROSS IOWA. NOT ONLY DOES IT ASSIST SURVIVORS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE BY GIVING THEM ACCESS TO LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES BUT ALSO PROVIDES ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES.THIS PROGRAM SERVES ANY SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE OR CRIME.

Program 3
Expenses: $45,896 Revenue: $92,489

THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OFFERS THREE KEY SERVICES: THE ACCESS CENTER, THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, AND ACCESS EVENTS.MANY NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING COMMUNITIES FACE CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING RESOURCES AND...

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THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OFFERS THREE KEY SERVICES: THE ACCESS CENTER, THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, AND ACCESS EVENTS.MANY NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING COMMUNITIES FACE CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING RESOURCES AND COMPLETING DAILY TASKS SUCH AS READING MAIL OR MAKING PHONE CALLS. THE ACCESS CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES IN SEVERAL ETHNIC LANGUAGES FROM BURMA TO BOTH NEW AND EXISTING CLIENTS EACH WEEK, OPERATING ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.THE COMMUNITY CULTURAL FOOD PANTRY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER THAT FOCUSES ON ASIAN-SPECIFIC FOODS. IT IS OPEN ONCE A MONTH FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND AS NEEDED FOR CRISIS AND ADVOCACY CLIENTS.ACCESS EVENTS ARE HOSTED EACH YEAR AND DETERMINED BASED ON COMMUNITY NEEDS. EACH YEAR, EMBARC HOSTS AT LEAST TWO FLU CLINICS AND ONE LIHEAP CLINIC. THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN TO ALL (NOT RESTRICTED TO BURMA COMMUNITY).ACCESS CENTER TARGETS PROGRAM ELIGIBLE BUT PROVIDES MONTHLY EDUCATION SESSIONS WHERE CLIENTS CAN ATTEND TO RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR A MONTH OF SUPPORT.ACCESS EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ANY CLIENT ELIGIBLE FOR THE SERVICE (FOR EXAMPLE LIHEAP HAS INCOME GUIDELINES THAT MAY APPLY).

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $860,119
Program Service Revenue $92,489
Investment Income $17,518
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $970,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $648,972
Fundraising Expenses $3,632
Program Expenses $846,580
Other Expenses $275,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $924,276

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $970,126 $990,841 0.0%
Expenses $924,276 $415,204 +1.2%
Net Income $45,850 $575,637 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
13
Volunteers
132

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIN TUN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIAN UK THANG SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HLAH SOE MEMBER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
YU DAH MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THAR PWINT MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCY HNEMI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THWAY PAW MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY DOYLE TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $970,126 $924,276 $790,456 $45,850
2024 $990,841 $415,204 $762,056 $575,637
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