Saint Paul, MN

CENTER FOR HMONG ARTS & TALENT

EIN 41-1771925

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions AAPI communities Children & youth

Mission

CHAT exists to nurture, explore, and illuminate the Hmong American experience through artistic expressions.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CENTER FOR HMONG ARTS & TALENT

The Center for Hmong Arts & Talent (commonly known as CHAT) is a Saint Paul–based, multidisciplinary Hmong arts organization that presents theatre, music, fashion, dance, visual arts, and youth arts programs and operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (EIN 41-1771925). ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/411771925))

CHAT runs sustained youth development and community arts programming — including longstanding initiatives such as the Art Saves Us youth program and the Fresh Traditions fashion program — and positions arts practice as a vehicle for cultural preservation and leadership development. ([aboutchat.org](https://www.aboutchat.org/))

In the last several years CHAT has remained active producing public events and fashion showcases (including a Hmong Thai designer showcase in spring 2023 and Fresh Traditions productions at major local venues in 2024), and the organization continues to receive local arts funding and municipal cultural grants to support programming. ([mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2023/04/27/hmong-thai-fashion-show-premieres-in-saint-paul?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Fresh Traditions — longrunning Hmong fashion showcase

Fresh Traditions is an annual CHAT-produced fashion program that showcases Hmong designers, provides mentorship and production experience, and has been staged at major venues in the Twin Cities in recent seasons (including a RiverCentre presentation in 2024). ([rivercentre.org](https://www.rivercentre.org/news/detail/fresh-traditions-comes-to-saint-paul-rivercentre-saturday-october-12?utm_source=openai))

International designer collaborations

CHAT has expanded its Fresh Traditions programming to include international Hmong designers — notably producing a Hmong Thai Fashion Show in April 2023 that highlighted designers from Thailand and cross-border Hmong design traditions. ([mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2023/04/27/hmong-thai-fashion-show-premieres-in-saint-paul?utm_source=openai))

Sustained youth arts impact

Through programs such as Art Saves Us and a multi-disciplinary youth leadership track, CHAT has provided regular arts instruction, transportation supports, and leadership opportunities to Hmong youth (historically serving on the order of nearly two hundred youth annually) and continues to focus on youth development through the arts. ([mnhs.org](https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/place/center-hmong-arts-talent-chat?utm_source=openai))

At a glance

Total assets: $192K
Annual revenue: $274K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1771925
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.aboutchat.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Active nonprofit status, IRS E‑filed Form 990s and public nonprofit filings confirm EIN 41-1771925 and ongoing charitable operations.

Recipient of local arts funding and municipal Cultural STAR recommendations and support for projects such as Fresh Traditions and community festivals.

Regional media coverage and partner recognition — CHAT events and programming have been covered by local outlets and public radio, reflecting community visibility and cultural impact.

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