EIN 32-0457304

Karen Society of Buffalo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Karen Society of Buffalo provides support to Burmese refugees and immigrants transitioning to Buffalo, NY. The organization offers general support such as interpreting/translation services, employment assistance, and holds Karen cultural events. In 2021, the organization acquired grants to enhance its community support. Additionally, their Youth Program has grown from serving 15 students in 2019 to nearly 50 students in its Afterschool program.
Total revenues
$217,305
2022
Total expenses
$212,682
2022
Total assets
$103,410
2022
Num. employees
12
2022

Program areas at Karen Society of Buffalo

Karen Society organizes a Buffalo Youth Program for the community.
Beginning in 2021, the organization has acquired a few grants to help further our support in the community. This small initiative offers general support ranging from assisting community members with interpreting/translation service, employment support, issues that members cannot navigate on their own etc.

Who funds Karen Society of Buffalo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Asian American FederationProgram Expenses$125,993
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)General Operating; Arts, Cultural, and Karen Language Instruction for Youth$26,000
Cullen FoundationNew York State Council of the Arts Regrant$5,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Karen Society of Buffalo

NameTitleCompensation
Faustina PalmatierExecutive Director$37,325
David HtooVice President$0
Thmwee PawSecretary$0
Myungsun KimTreasurer$0
Daniel LeongPresident$0

Financials for Karen Society of Buffalo

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$212,358
Program services$4,135
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$812
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$217,305

Form 990s for Karen Society of Buffalo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990EZView PDF
2020-122022-07-17990EZView PDF
2020-122022-04-13990EZView PDF
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $125,993 from Asian American Federation
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
December 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsHuman service organizationsEthnic centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesImmigration
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
30 Dewitt St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
karenbuffalo.org/ 
Phone
(716) 807-0600
IRS details
EIN
32-0457304
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P84: Ethnic, Immigrant Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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