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SHANGHAI ASSOCIATION IN USA INC

FLUSHING, NY · EIN 461580361 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A99 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · shanghaiusa.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$4K
employees
mission · from form 990

CHARITABLE

profile · synthesized from sources

Shanghai Association in USA Inc is a cultural nonprofit established in 2012 to support Chinese immigrants and the broader AAPI community in New York. It fosters community integration through cultural events, educational seminars, and intergenerational programs focused on art, language access, and traditional practices. The organization serves socially disadvantaged groups, including the elderly, children, and disabled individuals.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Cultural Programs
Events including Lunar New Year galas, Qipao nights, Madala art meditation, and Shanghai Pingtan performances to promote cultural exchange
Immigrant Integration Programming
Bi-monthly in-person and online seminars at Flushing Library to help AAPI communities understand U.S. policies, rights, and available services
North America Ou-Yue Culture Festival
Annual festival celebrating Ou-Yue heritage through art, fashion, and cultural dialogue
Zen Tea Experience Seminar
Monthly mindfulness and cultural workshops featuring tea ceremonies and meditation practices
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
    • Community arts and outdoor engagement activities
      Organizes art-centered outdoor events such as painting in the park at Bayside’s Tuchengbao Park and museum visits with participatory art activities to foster community connection and cultural appreciation.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Community cultural programming for AAPI immigrants
      Organizes and hosts cultural events, workshops, and performances including music, art, traditional attire (e.g., Qipao Night), and heritage festivals such as the North America Ou-Yue Culture Festival and Shanghai Pingtan performances to promote community engagement among AAPI populations in New York.
  • Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
    • Immigrant integration and rights education
      Provides educational programming for AAPI communities on immigrant rights and available services through biweekly in-person and online seminars held at Flushing Library.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Membership-based community development
      Offers membership opportunities to individuals interested in supporting and participating in community development initiatives for AAPI and immigrant populations.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Mindfulness and wellness events
      Hosts regular mindfulness-focused experiences including monthly sound meditation sessions, Zen tea seminars, parent-child mandala art meditation, and healthy food therapy and smart cooking events to support community well-being.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$7K72%
Program service revenue$2K24%
Investment income$3604%
Other revenue$1
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -85.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JUN SHEN PRESIDENT 20 $1K
board members · 1
  • FRANK CHANG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • DOROT Partner — Collaborates with DOROT to provide online seminars to the community
  • Flushing Library Partner — Hosts biweekly in-person immigrant integration programming sessions.
  • Flushing Town Hall Partner — Hosted a Shanghai Pingtan performance at Flushing Town Hall.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Online Programming for Reach Extension
    methodology: collaborative_online_programming
    By delivering community programming through collaborative online seminars, the organization extends its reach, because leveraging digital platforms and partnerships enables broader access across geographic and social barriers.
  • Cultural Engagement for Community Cohesion
    methodology: cultural_engagement
    By organizing shared cultural events and traditions, the organization strengthens community cohesion among AAPI and immigrant populations, because shared cultural experiences build trust and collective identity.
  • Inclusive Community Participation Model
    methodology: inclusive-community-participation
    By expanding participation beyond a governing board to include broader community membership, the organization advances community development, because inclusive structures empower more voices and deepen collective ownership.
  • Intergenerational Cultural Transmission
    methodology: intergenerational-cultural-engagement
    By engaging both children and older adults in cultural activities, the organization sustains Asian cultural heritage across generations, because cross-generational participation strengthens cultural continuity and mutual learning.