irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $322KMEKONG CULTURAL HUB (MCH) EMPOWERS DIVERSE CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS TO BRING TO LIFE THEIR VISIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ASIA. MCH'S MAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACILITATING NETWORKING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CULTURAL WORKERS (INCLUDING ARTISTS) E.G. TRAININGS, EXCHANGES AND CONFERENCES. MCH ALSO ORGANISES PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING ONLINE TALKS, AND ONLINE/ IN-PERSON CONFERENCES. FROM TIME TO TIME MCH SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS IN ITS PROGRAMS WITH MICRO-GRANTS.
- #2 $39KCONNECTING SOUTH (GLOBAL SOUTH) IS LAI'S TRANSNATIONAL PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS CULTURAL WORKERS AND CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH, INCLUDING ASIA AND AFRICA. ACTIVITIES OF CONNECTING SOUTH INCLUDE SOUTH SOUTH ARTS FELLOWSHIPS AND A PROJECT EXPLORING DEMOCRATISATION OF ACCESS TO HERITAGE USING TECHNOLOGIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Development Program
Supports the creation and public presentation of art through performances, festivals, and workshops. Provides training for artists, arts managers, and technical staff in Cambodia.
Connecting South
Transnational program connecting cultural workers and organizations across the Global South, with focus on Asia and Africa. Includes South-South arts fellowships and projects on democratizing access to heritage through technology.
Knowledge, Networks and Policy
Program that connects people working in culture and arts within Cambodia and internationally, promotes dialogue with government and private sector, and links arts to broader societal issues.
Mekong Cultural Hub
Facilitates networking, learning, and development activities for cultural workers in the Mekong Region, including trainings, exchanges, and conferences. Provides micro-grants to participants and organizes public events.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
- Connecting cultural workers across the Global South through fellowships and collaborative projectsLinks cultural workers and organizations in Asia, Africa, and the Global South via South-South arts fellowships and collaborative initiatives, including a project using technological innovation to democratize access to cultural heritage.
- Spinning off organizations to support cultural developmentEstablished and spun off organizations to strengthen cultural development initiatives in the Mekong Region and the Global South.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitating professional development and networking for cultural practitioners in AsiaOrganizes trainings, exchanges, conferences, and public events to support networking, learning, and professional growth for cultural and arts professionals in Asia, with a focus on Cambodia and the Mekong region.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Providing micro-grants to cultural practitionersOffers micro-grants to participants in Mekong Cultural Hub programs to support engagement in arts and society initiatives.
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Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
- Supporting artistic creation and public presentation in CambodiaAdvances the development of arts in Cambodia by supporting the creation and public presentation of art through performances, festivals, and workshops, and by providing training for artists, arts managers, and technical staff.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.10M
Contributions & grants$887K81%
Program service revenue$91K8%
Investment income$120K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$276K
Grants paid out$27K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.44M
Cash$344K
Investments$2.07M
Liabilities$226K
Net assets$2.21M
Liquid reserves28.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHLOEUN PRIM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $6K |
board members · 8
- CARRIE MALCOLM — DIRECTOR
- ERIC WONG — TREASURER
- MARY K READ — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA ANN IM — DIRECTOR
- NICO DASWANI — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL COOPER — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD C HELFER — CHAIR
- VENKA PURUSHOTHAMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Cambodian Living Arts Partner — Spin-off organization that supports cultural development in Cambodia.
- Connecting South Partner — Spin-off organization initiating policy-driven, transnational cultural actions from post-conflict contexts.
- Mekong Cultural Hub Partner — Implementing partner for regional cultural programming in Asia, including professional exchange and micro-granting
- Mekong Cultural Hub Partner — Spin-off organization empowering cultural practitioners for sustainable and inclusive development in Asia.
strategies · 3
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.
- Arts and Society Intersectionmethodology: arts_and_society_intersectionBy supporting cultural practitioners who work at the intersection of arts and society, the organization advances social change because art that engages civic and societal issues can challenge norms and inspire collective action.
- Grassroots Post-Conflict Programmingmethodology: grassroots_post_conflict_approachBy grounding programming in grassroots, post-conflict contexts, the organization designs culturally responsive initiatives that rebuild social fabric because local ownership and lived experience are central to sustainable peacebuilding.
- Living Arts as Catalystmethodology: living_arts_catalystBy using living arts as a catalyst, the organization incubates cultural initiatives that promote peace and sustainability because artistic expression fosters transformative social dialogue and community-led change.