irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KSPECIAL PROJECTS:(A) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, STORY OF XIAO EN(B) MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXHIBITION "UNDER THE TOWER, DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE (WHITE SNAKE STORY)
- #2 $9KINVITED EVENTS:(A) PORT WASHINGTON SPRING FESTIVAL GALA, JANUARY 26, 2025(B) NYU LECTURES ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2025(C) DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, SPRING FESTIVAL EVENT ON FEBRUARY 6, 2025
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprenticeship Program: Story of Xiao En
Training and performance project focused on developing artistic skills in Chinese opera through a multidisciplinary production.
Calligraphy Program
Offers Chinese calligraphy classes taught by experienced instructors, including Daniel Yu and Eva Su, for community members interested in traditional Chinese visual arts.
Chinese Painting Class
Instruction in traditional Chinese painting techniques led by He Shan, offered as part of NYCOS cultural education initiatives.
Under the Tower, Different Perspective (White Snake Story)
Multidisciplinary exhibition exploring the White Snake legend through various artistic lenses, part of NYCOS's cultural programming.
Youth Troupe
Youth ensemble established in 2012 that trains young people in Peking opera performance, hosts school workshops, and stages public performances to promote Chinese opera on U.S. campuses.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 4 activities
- Conducts educational outreach and lectures on Chinese operaDelivers lectures and educational programs on Chinese opera and related cultural themes at senior centers, universities, and community venues, including a series at the CPC Senior Center in Flushing supported by a Department of Cultural Affairs SU-CASA grant.
- Develops Chinese opera repertoire and resourcesEngages in capacity-building activities including translating classical operas, creating new repertoires, and building an opera database to support the preservation and innovation of Chinese opera art.
- Hosts Chinese opera performances and cultural eventsOrganizes public performances, festivals, and multidisciplinary exhibitions featuring Chinese opera, including Peking Opera and Kunqu, at venues such as Flushing Town Hall, Pace University, and the Flushing Library. Events include annual festivals, online performances, and participation in external galas and academic institutions like NYU.
- Operates a youth troupe with training and performance opportunitiesRuns the NYCOS Youth Troupe, established in 2012, which provides professional Chinese opera training for young people, including instruction in traditional roles (dan, laosheng, chou, hualian), workshops, and regular performances by students and teachers at public and invited events.
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
- Offers Chinese calligraphy and painting instructionProvides weekly calligraphy classes and Chinese painting instruction at its New York office and through dedicated programs led by instructors, including He Shan and a Cultural Development Director, with ongoing classes held every Sunday except during holidays.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$137K94%
Program service revenue$9K6%
Investment income$1520%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$203K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$207K
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU YI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $7K |
| JUN QING LI | EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTO | 3 | $5K |
| WANG HONG | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $2K |
| YUAN GAO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1K |
| WU LIANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $1K |
board members · 13
- BIN MA — DIRECTOR
- BRAYAN CASAS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL YU — TREASURER
- FLORENCE YU — CHAIRPERSON
- GENE C ENG — DIRECTOR
- JANIQUE BROOMES — VICE PRESIDENT
- JIM HALPIN JR — DIRECTOR
- NIANBO YU — DIRECTOR
- NICK VATAJ — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS HILL — PRESIDENT
- TONY GIORGIO — DIRECTOR
- WELLINGTON Z CHEN — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM KWAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Association of Chinese Calligraphy in America Partner — Leadership and instructional collaboration through shared personnel and organizational affiliation.
- CPC Senior Center Partner — Hosted lectures and exhibitions from April to June 2023 in Flushing.
- Contemporary Legend Theatre Partner — Collaborates with NYCOS as represented by featured artist Zhu Baicheng
- Dalian Peking Opera Theatre Partner — Collaborates with NYCOS as represented by featured artist Ling Ke
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP Partner — Presented a Spring Festival event on February 6, 2025.
- Flushing Library Partner — Hosts large-scale performances
- Flushing Town Hall Partner — Hosted a youth troupe opera performance in June 2022.
- Huaxia Chinese Calligraphy Association Partner — Shared membership and collaborative ties with faculty and leadership in the calligraphy program.
- New York Chinese Opera Society Network — Youth Troupe operates as an affiliate of the New York Chinese Opera Society.
- New York University Partner — Delivered lectures at NYU on September 18, 2024 and February 5, 2025.
- North American Chinese Calligraphers Association Partner — Professional affiliation and collaborative network supporting calligraphy instruction and cultural programming.
- Pace University Partner — Hosts large-scale performances
strategies · 2
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.
- Cultural Continuity Through Youth Engagementmethodology: cultural-continuity-through-youth-engagementBy involving youth in the performance and study of Chinese opera and traditional arts, we ensure the intergenerational transmission of culture, because active participation fosters deeper connection and long-term preservation.
- Cultural Preservation Through Integrated Arts Educationmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-education-and-performanceBy combining professional training, live performance, and educational workshops, we deepen cultural connection, because immersive, multi-format engagement strengthens understanding and appreciation of Chinese opera as a living tradition.