Vietnamese Minnesotans Association
The main purpose of the Vietnamese Minnesotans Association (VMA) is to promote self-sufficiency and well being of Southeast Asians, particularly Vietnamese and their integration into the American society. Furthermore, VMA, a non-profit organization, seeks to promote unity among Asian communities in Minnesota. This agency is dedicated to serve Southeast Asians in the state of Minnesota.
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association at a glance
In short: Vietnamese Minnesotans Association gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $605,418
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vietnamese Minnesotans Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodland Hill Food Shelf ($15K).
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 the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hill Food Shelf St. Paul, MN | Food shelf support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,418 | $2,189,504 | $2,229,151 | $15,000 | 1 | $7,372 |
| 2023 | $634,338 | $1,606,826 | $1,412,293 | $10,000 | 1 | $593 |
| 2022 | $531,637 | $1,474,429 | $1,418,610 | $10,000 | 1 | $39 |
| 2021 | $465,538 | $1,266,148 | $1,173,860 | — | — | $15 |
| 2020 | $390,645 | $884,235 | $953,638 | — | — | $390 |
About Vietnamese Minnesotans Association
Based on IRS filings
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association is a public charity focused on Employment, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $605K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association is led by Stephanie Waite Tranberg, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Waite Tranberg
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $94K (2024)
Trinh Tranberg
President
President → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Binh Luong
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Quick
Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Pham
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Binh Loung (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ra Kour (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $94K, to Stephanie Waite Tranberg (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vietnamese Minnesotans Association
How much does Vietnamese Minnesotans Association give each year?
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Vietnamese Minnesotans Association?
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association reported $605K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Vietnamese Minnesotans Association?
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association is a public charity focused on Employment, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $605K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vietnamese Minnesotans Association operate?
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Vietnamese Minnesotans Association's EIN?
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1786630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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