named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Documentary Production
Executive production of documentaries on topics including Chinese Communist Party infiltration and Shen Yun Performing Arts
Fei Tian College Special Scholarship Program
Financial support for professors and lecturers pursuing advanced degrees at institutions including Harvard and Purdue Universities
Laughing at History (笑談風雲)
Production and publication of a multi-volume historical book series and lecture content covering Chinese history from prehistoric times to the Ming Dynasty
YouTube Current Affairs Programming
Production of daily current affairs episodes on channels "天亮時分" and "天亮論政," covering politics, economy, history, and culture with tens of millions of views
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Documentary film production and promotionServed as executive producer and produced documentaries, including a 70-minute film on Chinese Communist Party infiltration in the U.S. and a documentary on Shen Yun Performing Arts, along with developing promotional websites and conducting publicity campaigns for these films.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding scholarship and academic support programs at Fei Tian CollegeDonated and facilitated funding totaling over $467,700 to Fei Tian College’s Special Scholarship Program and other academic initiatives, supporting graduate studies for faculty and funding a legal consultant and research lab.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Authorship of books and operatic worksAuthored the novel "Transcending the Secular World" (2003), the commentary collection "Peaceful Transition Path of China" (2010), and co-authored books on Communism translated into over 20 languages. Also wrote librettos for two operas.
- Production of historical and current affairs video contentProduced over 600 episodes of current affairs and historical lecture series on YouTube channels "天亮時分" and "天亮論證," including the "History of the Qin and Han Dynasties" (66 episodes in 2024) and "A Grand View on Chinese History" (over 100 hours), accumulating over 250 million views and 700,000 subscribers by February 2026.
- Publication and production of historical and cultural textbooks and booksAuthored, edited, and published multi-volume works on Chinese history and civilization, including the textbook "Chinese Civilization" (two volumes, 72 chapters) and the series "A Grand View on Chinese History," with content totaling over 1.5 million words. These were published in both traditional Chinese and English e-book editions, and distributed physically in Taiwan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$658K
Contributions & grants$561K85%
Program service revenue$31K5%
Investment income$28K4%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out$174K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.80M
Cash$31K
Investments$1.76M
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$1.76M
Liquid reserves66.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHUJIA GONG | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 40 | $47K |
board members · 2
- PEDER J WALLENBERG — DIRECTOR
- PETER RECKNAGEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Fei Tian College Partner — Dr. Tianliang Zhang is a full professor at Fei Tian College, indicating an institutional affiliation.
- Fei Tian College Partner — Provides special scholarships for graduates and faculty of Fei Tian College.
- Fei Tian College Partner — Recipient of financial support and collaborative academic initiatives
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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- Cultural and Educational Development for Societal Well-Beingmethodology: cultural_and_educational_developmentBy advancing cultural, educational, and media initiatives, the organization aims to elevate society and improve societal well-being, because such projects foster shared understanding, preserve heritage, and promote civic engagement.