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COMMITTEE OF 100 INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133627542 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A30Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · committee100.org
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$11.8M
employees
13
volunteers
18
program ratio
55%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ACT AS A CONSTRUCTIVE FORCE IN THE DUAL MISSION OF: 1) PROMOTING THE FULL PARTICIPATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS IN AMERICAN SOCIETY AND ACTING AS A PUBLIC POLICY RESOURCE FOR THE CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY, AND 2) PROMOTING CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE AND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE PEOPLES AND LEADERS OF THE UNITED STATES AND GREATER CHINA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Committee of 100 is a nonprofit leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans focused on promoting full participation of Chinese Americans in American society and fostering constructive dialogue between the United States and Greater China. The organization advances its mission through public policy advocacy, research, and convening leaders across sectors. It operates nationally with programming in cities including New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $503K
    CHINESE AMERICANS FOR GREATER INCLUSION - THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS IN ALL AREAS OF AMERICAN LIFE. IMPORTANT ISSUES SUCH AS SOCIAL JUSTICE, EDUCATION, ETHNIC PROFILING, CIVIL RIGHTS, IMMIGRATION, AND THE PROFESSIONAL GLASS CEILING ARE AMONG THE TOPICS THAT THE MEMBERS REGULARLY DISCUSS WITH LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THE PREVIOUSLY COMMISSIONED REPORT, "FROM FOUNDATIONS TO FRONTIERS" BECAME THE BASIS FOR ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AAPI HISTORY CURRICULUM IN K-12 EDUCATION.
  2. #2 $230K
    RESEARCH PROJECTS - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS NATIONWIDE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A UNIVERSITY, TO GATHER DATA THAT IMPACTS THE CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, C100 CONDUCTED A SURVEY, "THE STATE OF CHINESE AMERICANS" (SOCA), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Conference and Gala
National convening featuring panel discussions on U.S.-China relations, AAPI history, civil rights, and diplomacy, held in cities including New York and San Jose.
Anti-Asian Hate Tracker
Database to monitor and report incidents of anti-Asian hate, providing resources to victims and supporting advocacy efforts.
Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative
Hosts webcasts, seminars, and summits to address barriers to advancement for Asian Americans in corporate leadership and provides career development resources including a Masterclass Series.
From Foundations to Frontiers
Research initiative producing data and reports on Chinese American contributions across sectors, supporting K-12 curriculum development on AAPI history.
Next Generation Leadership Development
Mentorship program where Committee members guide emerging leaders in cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Washington D.C., supporting community service projects.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
    • Advocating for U.S.-China understanding and AAPI civil rights
      Hosts Capitol Hill briefings, DEI summits, and cross-community solidarity events to advance policy dialogue on U.S.-China relations, diversity and inclusion, and hate crime prevention. Engages government officials, corporate leaders, and civil organizations to promote due process, combat anti-Asian hate, and strengthen intergroup unity.
    • Hosting conferences, galas, and summits on U.S.-China relations and AAPI issues
      Organizes high-profile in-person and virtual conferences and galas across the U.S. and in China, such as the C100 Annual Conference & Gala and the Greater China Conference, featuring panel discussions on economics, diplomacy, justice, technology, and AAPI history. Events convene hundreds of leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Building leadership capacity among emerging Asian American leaders
      Runs the Next Generation Leadership Development program, mentoring emerging leaders through structured initiatives in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., and Beijing. Also operates a Wikipedia fellowship to improve representation of Asian Americans in AI models.
  • Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
    • Conducting research on Chinese American and Asian American communities
      Conducts national opinion surveys and research studies, including the "State of Chinese Americans" (SOCA) survey in partnership with the University of Chicago and the publication of "From Foundations to Frontiers," which includes a white paper and seven pillar reports on Chinese American contributions. Research focuses on public perceptions, AAPI history, and community impact.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Promoting cultural exchange and public education
      Supports cultural exchange between Chinese and international artists, co-hosts educational webinars on immigration history and AAPI identity, and partners with community organizations to deliver anti-bullying and hate-prevention curricula to youth programs.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Running career advancement programs for Asian Americans
      Operates the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative, hosting over 60 recurring events including webcasts, seminars, masterclasses, and networking sessions focused on career development across industries, particularly in technology. Programs provide tutorials, advice, and connections for early- to mid-career professionals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.83M
Contributions & grants$2.78M98%
Program service revenue$8K0%
Investment income$10K0%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$3.32M
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.58M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.84M
Cash$7.58M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.03M
Net assets$11.80M
Liquid reserves27.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -15.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CINDY TSAI INTERIM PRES UNTIL MAY 2025, THEN EXE. VICE PRESIDENT 40 $290K
CHARLES ZINKOWSKI SR. DIR. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 40 $214K
MARC PELINA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $201K
TINA COFFRON DIRECTOR OF EVENTS 40 $170K
XINRUI ZENG DIR OF PROGRAMS AND KEY INITIATIVES 40 $127K
board members · 18
  • BEN WU — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN SUN — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN WONG — DIRECTOR
  • BUCK GEE — DIRECTOR
  • CYNDIE CHANG — DIRECTOR
  • DAPHNE KWOK — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID CHANG — SECRETARY
  • DEBRA WONG YANG — VICE CHAIR
  • ERIC ZHENG — DIRECTOR
  • GARY LOCKE — CHAIR
  • GORDON CHANG — DIRECTOR
  • HANDEL LEE — DIRECTOR
  • JAY XU — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE FONG — DIRECTOR
  • MAELEY TOM — DIRECTOR
  • OSCAR TANG — TREASURER
  • PETER YOUNG — DIRECTOR
  • TED WANG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • 1990 Institute Partner — Collaborated on webinars about Asian American identity and U.S.-China relations.
  • American Jewish Committee (AJC) Partner — Co-hosted the “Strength in Unity” event to combat hate targeting Asian and Jewish communities.
  • Ascend Partner — Collaborates with Ascend through shared research and leadership in addressing the Asian American career ceiling, including co-authoring research papers and joint involvement in leadership roles.
  • Chiling Tong Partner — Member of Committee of 100 and Chair of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
  • Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative Network — Organizing body within Committee of 100 Inc that runs the recurring career advice and networking event series.
  • Documented Partner — Co-hosted the Immigrant Rights Fair in New York City.
  • Dorsey & Whitney Partner — Co-hosted a DEI summit and supported educational programming on AAPI issues.
  • Dr. Jay Xu Partner — Member of Committee of 100 and Chair of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
  • Glow Cultural Center Partner — Co-hosted the Immigrant Rights Fair in Flushing, Queens.
  • Gold House Partner — Collaborates with or is affiliated through recognition, as evidenced by member Eric Chan being named to Gold House’s A100 and Gold 100 lists.
  • JCRC-NY Partner — Collaborated on the “Strength in Unity” event to combat hate.
  • JW Marriott Shanghai at Tomorrow Square Partner — Host venue for the 2024 Greater China Conference & Gala.
  • McKinsey & Co. Partner — Co-hosted a DEI summit with nonprofit and corporate leaders.
  • NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Government — Collaborated on the “Strength in Unity” event to address hate crimes.
  • Queens Jewish Community Council Partner — Co-hosted the “Strength in Unity” event to promote intercommunity solidarity.
  • Shirley Young Partner — Leader and advocate in the Committee of 100's arts and culture initiatives, promoting Chinese cultural engagement globally.
  • The Yellow Whistle Partner — Partnered to deliver AAPI hate and anti-bullying education to youth.
  • U.S. Congress Government — Hosted a Congressional briefing on U.S.-China relations with participation from over 70 members and staff.
  • U.S. Government Government — Engages with U.S. government officials through Capitol Hill Briefings and policy dialogues on U.S.-China relations.
  • University Settlement Partner — Partnered to bring AAPI hate awareness to the STRIDE after-school program.
  • University of Chicago Partner — Partnered to conduct the "State of Chinese Americans" (SOCA) survey.
  • White House Government — Invited Committee of 100 to present policy recommendations to National Security Adviser Sandy Berger.
  • Wikipedia Partner — Collaborates on a fellowship program to increase Asian American representation in Wikipedia content and AI models.
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.

  • Cross-Sector Dialogue as a Mechanism for Mutual Understanding
    methodology: mutual-understanding-through-exchange
    By convening multi-stakeholder, high-level dialogues across business, education, arts, and public health, the organization fosters mutual understanding between U.S. and Chinese communities and advances cooperation, because structured cross-sector exchange breaks down stereotypes and builds trust through shared experience.
  • Dual-Mission Engagement to Strengthen Inclusion and Diplomacy
    methodology: dual-mission_engagement
    By simultaneously advancing the full inclusion of Chinese Americans in U.S. society and fostering constructive U.S.-China dialogue, the organization creates synergistic impact where domestic equity efforts reinforce international diplomacy, because internal belonging and external representation are mutually reinforcing.
  • Knowledge Equity Through Digital Representation
    methodology: knowledge-equity fellowship
    By improving Asian American representation in digital knowledge platforms like Wikipedia, the organization addresses systemic bias in AI and public information, because equitable access to narrative power increases visibility and counters misrepresentation in global discourse.
  • Member-Driven Leadership for Systemic Change
    methodology: organizational-change-from-within
    By engaging accomplished Chinese American leaders to lead initiatives and mentor emerging talent, the organization drives systemic change in both U.S. institutions and U.S.-China relations, because leadership leverage amplifies influence and enables reform from within key sectors.