EIN 26-4503259

Lasos

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
LASOS offers quality adult literacy classes including English as a second language, financial and citizenship education, and youth mentoring programs.
Total revenues
$250,511
2023
Total expenses
$288,013
2023
Total assets
$90,145
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Lasos

Youth Mentoring - this program is comprised of 5 sub-programs:Mentoring - students grade pre-K through 12, categorized as at-risk due to economic or academic reasons, come to a one-on-one tutoring session where they receive support from a certified teacher as well as an English-speaking school-age student. Students are encouraged to work on homework together and build a relationship of compassion and caring. Students in turn learn leadership, civil, and language skills. The secondary students are paired with adult mentors who monitor goal setting and successes. The purpose of this program is to provide the emotional, social, and educational needs of youth and children with their academic work, and to provide an atmosphere of support where all students can succeed. Summer Camp - in the summertime, students gather for a month-long summer camp that supports their academic gains, as well as introduces them to how they can be active in the community and how the community can be active in their life. The purpose of the program is to provide a safe environment for school aged students during the summer that supports their academic and social development. LASOS Butterfly Program - the girls in the LASOS Butterfly Program receive the academic and social/leadership support they need but seem to be locked between traditional familial expectations and those set by American society. By working with the girls from age 9 to 21 it is the design of the program to build a community of support for the girls as well as a bridge to allow them to toggle between their home culture and that of the USA while finding success. The Embrace Program - is a wrap-around service with the goal of strengthening family life, school life, and the personal life of the student. It focuses on the child and family unit working together in multiple sessions throughout the school year to address prevention, intervention, and diversion programs for at risk youth. The basic criteria include low academic level, high absentee rate (8+ absences), low student engagement, disruption in class, and issues at home or in the community. The program outcomes include significantly improved family communication, decreased drug use, increased school involvement academically, an increase in graduation rates, and a decrease in truancy and discipline referrals. The Engage program - was designed to meet the growing need of vision for at risk youth within Harford County. We strive to offer a clear, attainable pathway to help change the life trajectory of at-risk youth. Our program focus is directed towards those individuals who struggle with traditional schooling, and therefore lack the education to then go on and become self-sufficient adults. We engage the client by offering an alternative high school educational experience and internship placement.Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN)- as part of the Engage program, designed to provide participants with the complex, but effective blend of education integrated with occupational skills training and support services, to prepare them for placement and retention in employment and post-secondary education with post-program support. The program strives to offer a clear, attainable pathway to help change the life trajectory of at-risk youth.
Adult Literacy - this program consists of 4 sub-programs:Literacy Classes - LASOS offers literacy classes for technology and finances that are developed to level the playing field of those who have had structured experiences and those who have not. The math and reading literacy classes are designed to focus on the life and work skills associated with the subject areas that will support their attainment of enhanced job placement or naturalization. The other literacy classes are designed to aid in the process of professional and personal improvements. Citizenship Courses & Support - the program serves as resources for members in the community to receive help with filling out their applications and passing the naturalization test. We host a yearly free citizenship day with attorneys from AILA to complete applications. LASOS strives to support permanent residence as they strive to become US naturalized citizens.The ESOL Program is composed of four levels of English language proficiency and is focused on citizenship and life skills. Participants are placed in courses based on their English level and ability. The program is designed to reduce the language barrier that exists with immigrant adults and the English-speaking community, and has a focus on real life application at home, work, and leisure (the participants can use what is taught immediately), with an increase of civil and English skills participants can obtain a better quality of life both professionally and personally. The Getting Ahead Program - meets once a week for 16 weeks and benefits residents of Harford County in financial need. The program analyzes the current economic position of participants, provides participants with essential resources to improve their quality of life, and helps participants strategically plan out their next steps towards achieving financial stability using the resources and services available to them.
ELC Covid Support - LASOS provides services to the community with regards to COVID 19 precautions. The organization did outreach and provided much needed support to those in need during quarantine and isolation.

Who funds Lasos

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose.$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$208
Good360To Assist Those in Need.$0

Personnel at Lasos

NameTitleCompensation
Melynda VelezExecutive Director$45,628
Timothy WillsDirector$0
Michael ThatcherBoard Member$0
Carolina UgaldeDirector$0
Mike ThatcherVice President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Lasos

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$246,590
Program services$0
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$4,918
Net income from gaming activities$-997
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$250,511

Form 990s for Lasos

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-15990View PDF
2021-062022-01-25990View PDF
2020-062021-03-02990View PDF
2019-062020-06-25990EZView PDF
2018-062019-09-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
33 W Courtland St
Bel Air, MD 21014
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Website URL
lasos.org/ 
Phone
(410) 836-0333
IRS details
EIN
26-4503259
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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