Song Community Development Corporation
The Organization is rooted in the Vietnamese American experience of New Orleans East and pursues the full liberation of Black and Indigenous people, and People of Color BIPOC accross all intersectional identities to improve the quality of life of residents in Southern Louisiana. Together with community partners, the Organization's justice work encompasses health, climate, food, education, education, housing, workforce as well as the culture and the arts.
Song Community Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Song Community Development Corporation gave $55K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,500
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $673,795
- +56.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Song Community Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sprout Nola ($30K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sprout Nola New Orleans, LA | Environment and climate | $30,000 |
| Healthy Gulf New Orleans, LA | Environment & climate education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $673,795 | $1,123,849 | $862,887 | $55,000 | 2 | $4,763 |
| 2024 | $430,963 | $797,288 | $794,183 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $462,941 | $962,583 | $631,206 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $56,058 | $235,000 | $184,991 | — | — | — |
About Song Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Song Community Development Corporation is a public charity, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $674K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Song Community Development Corporation is led by Khai Nguyen, Co-Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Khai Nguyen
Co-Executive Director
Director → Co-Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $123K (2025)
Tap Bui
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$87K (2023) → $102K (2025)
Luke Nguyen
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mai Dang
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daesy Behrhorst
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Hadley Jr.
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $123K, to Khai Nguyen (Co-Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Song Community Development Corporation
How much does Song Community Development Corporation give each year?
Song Community Development Corporation gave $55K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Song Community Development Corporation?
Song Community Development Corporation reported $674K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Song Community Development Corporation operate?
Song Community Development Corporation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Song Community Development Corporation's EIN?
Song Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2962186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Other open foundation grants in Louisiana
Louisiana Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 per year for Years 1-3 and $2,000 for Year 4 (4-year program) · Due March 15, 2027
- Gwen Higgins English Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $2,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
- Richard O. and Frances E. Boisture Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
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