By Laws

BYLAWS OF LAHU HOPE FOUNDATION

ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1. Lahu Hope Foundation

The name of the organization is Lahu Hope Foundation (the “Corporation”).

Section 2. Purpose

The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 3. Non-Discrimination

The Corporation shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ARTICLE II – OFFICES

Section 1. Principal Office

The principal office of the Corporation shall be located at 1200 Rickabaugh Way #677, Santa Clara CA 95050, or such other place as the Board of Directors may determine.

ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Authority

The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.

Section 2. Number and Qualifications

The Board shall consist of 3 directors. Directors must be at least 18 years of age.

Section 3. Term

Directors shall serve a term of two (2) years and may be re-elected.

Section 4. Meetings

The Board shall meet at least quarterly at a time and place determined by the Board.

Section 5. Quorum

A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum.

Section 6. Removal

Any director may be removed by a majority vote of the Board for cause or no cause.

ARTICLE V – OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers

The officers of the Corporation shall include a President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.

Section 2. Duties

President: Oversees the affairs of the Corporation and presides over meetings.

Vice President: Assists the President and performs duties in their absence.

Treasurer/Secretary: Maintains corporate records, meeting minutes, and Oversees financial affairs and reporting.

Section 3. Term

Officers shall serve two (2) year terms and may be re-elected.

ARTICLE VI – COMMITTEES

The Board may establish committees as necessary to carry out the purposes of the Corporation.

ARTICLE VII – FINANCES

Section 1. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be January 1 – December 31.

Section 2. Financial Controls

All funds shall be used solely for the purposes of the Corporation. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial policies.

ARTICLE VIII – CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Corporation shall adopt a Conflict of Interest Policy in accordance with IRS regulations, and all directors and officers shall disclose any potential conflicts.

ARTICLE IX – INDEMNIFICATION

The Corporation shall indemnify directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law.

ARTICLE X – DISSOLUTION

Upon dissolution, assets of the Corporation shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS

These bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at any duly called meeting.

Adopted on: _3/5/2026__________

Signed by: 

Dr. Cha See_(Chair)___

Dr. Nulek Singkeovilay_(Delegate)__

Jenny Singkeovilay_(Treasurer)__