irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $214KBeginning 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.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management
Provides interpretation/translation services, employment support, and assistance navigating public systems such as schools, courts, hospitals, and social services for community members.
Cultural Events
Organizes community-wide cultural events to preserve and share the heritage of immigrants from Burma.
Youth Programming
Offers structured activities and support services for youth within the Burmese immigrant community to promote development and integration.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school and summer youth enrichment programProvides academic support, social-emotional learning, Karen language instruction, and cultural activities for 40 Karen youth ages 6–17 through after-school programming five days per week during the school year and a six-week summer program, hosted on the campus of Buffalo State College in partnership with the Community Academic Center.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Community health outreach and educationConducts behavioral health screenings, education, and referrals at Jericho Road Community Health Center and provides community-wide educational resources on COVID-19, including handwashing, symptom recognition, safe indoor gatherings, and gym use, often in collaboration with external partners like the Karen Organization of Minnesota and UB faculty.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Domestic violence advocacy and rights educationProvides rights education and connects individuals experiencing domestic violence to appropriate support services.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Golden Star Senior ProgramOffers a structured senior program providing mental health counseling, educational workshops, physical and recreational activities, and social engagement opportunities on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for Burmese, Karen, Karenni, and Chin immigrantsProvides interpretation and translation services, employment assistance, help with applications for public benefits (including SNAP, Medicaid, green cards, and citizenship), and support navigating personal challenges for over 10,000 Burmese, Karen, Karenni, and Chin refugees resettled in Buffalo.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth soccer and sports programsOperates a youth soccer program and organizes an annual multi-sport event featuring soccer, takraw, and men's and women's volleyball as part of KSB Day celebrations, attracting participants from multiple states.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$655K
Contributions & grants$640K98%
Program service revenue$9K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$656K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$453K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$147K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +35.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faustina Palmatier | Executive Director | 40 | $60K |
board members · 9
- David Htoo — President
- Euijeong Wu — Treasurer
- Joel Feroleto — Member
- Kim Griswold — Member
- Pan Kyaing — Member
- Sawluh Tort — Member
- Thin Thin Conlon — Secretary
- Thmwee Paw — Member
- Virginia Barron — Member
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Buffalo Soccer Society Partner — Partner organization collaborating on soccer programming.
- Buffalo State College Partner — Hosts the Karen Society Youth Program on its campus through a partnership with the Community Academic Center.
- Buffalo State’s Community Academic Center Partner — Partnered to host the Youth Program on the campus of Buffalo State College.
- International Institute of Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with staff who work at the International Institute of Buffalo, indicating a professional and possibly programmatic connection.
- International Institute of Buffalo Partner — Staff have served as Community Educators at this organization.
- Jericho Road Community Health Center Partner — Collaborates with staff who have worked in its Behavioral Health team and Parent-Child Home Program.
- Karen Organization of Minnesota Partner — Partner organization that shared COVID-19 educational resources with the Karen Society of Buffalo.
- Karen Organization of Minnesota Partner — Partner organization that shared COVID-19 resources with the Karen Society of Buffalo.
- Karen Organization of Minnesota Partner — Shared COVID-19 handwashing and cleaning resources with Karen Society of Buffalo.
- Karen Society of Buffalo Inc Partner — Implements the Golden Star Senior Program at its office location
- PUSH Buffalo Partner — Staff previously worked with PUSH Buffalo as a Street Team organizer before joining KSB.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with UB Associate Professor Dr. Adrienne Decker on technology education resources.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Care Model for Senior Well-Beingmethodology: collaborative_care_modelBy integrating older adults, home care providers, and therapeutic professionals in a shared care model, we support holistic senior well-being, because coordinated, multidisciplinary input improves health outcomes and social connection.
- Community Health Education Through Culturally Adapted Resourcesmethodology: culturally_relevant_educationBy adapting and sharing public health resources that are culturally and linguistically relevant, we improve community understanding and response to health issues, because trust and comprehension increase when information reflects lived experience.
- Cultural Preservation and Integrationmethodology: cultural-preservation-and-integrationBy integrating cultural preservation with immigrant self-sufficiency programming, we strengthen community identity and promote deeper integration, because shared cultural practices foster belonging and intergenerational cohesion.
- Trauma-Informed, Barrier-Free Access to Servicesmethodology: trauma-informed careBy offering confidential support with no eligibility requirements, we ensure accessible assistance for survivors of domestic violence, because removing procedural and financial barriers increases help-seeking and engagement.
- Youth Development Through Culturally Relevant Educationmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-educationBy combining academic support and leadership development with Karen language, arts, and cultural education, we promote holistic youth development, because culturally rooted programming strengthens identity and increases engagement.