Thao United of Minnesota was founded in 1983, it is comprised of families from Minnesota and local business owners. Thao United of Minnesota. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. The functions and operations are govern by the board of directors, advisory board members, and group leaders to maintain consistant comprehensive operation and effectiveness in fulfilling the missions and goals.

Our focus is on uniting families before and after the Vietnam War.  After agreements were signed to end the Vietnam War, Many Thao families relocated to the US to find peace and seek better education to their children. The elders was able to unite and kept the Thao families together as one strong community here in Minnesota.. Thao United of Minnesota has continued to do what is necessary to ensure that the future of our children is better than before, help our children to maintain the Hmong culture while promoting diversities and higher education for all.

Thao United of Minnesota have total of 12 groups of Thao families and the total combined memberships is  north of 3000 strong.  Each group send up to 3 members to represent their group: 2 members will be name group leader & assistant group leader and the 3rd member as Thao United of Minnesota board member. The President of Thao United of MInnesota has the authority to select or nominate among these board members on who will become the Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasure, etc...

Thao United of Minnesota finances are strictly generated from donations of our members, through fundraisings, and lastly donations from the members  and  businesses.