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FCBA INC

FLUSHING, NY · EIN 112958388 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Small ($100K-$1M) · fcbainc.org
revenue
$239K
expenses
$221K
net assets
$88K
employees
1
program ratio
11%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES IN THE ASPECT OF CULTURE, ART, WELFARE AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS CONSULTATION IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SEE ATTACHMENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA), founded in 1982, is a nonprofit organization based in Flushing, NY, dedicated to promoting cultural, artistic, educational, and economic development within the Asian American community. It organizes major community events such as the annual Lunar New Year Parade and the "Happy Mom" Mother's Day celebration. The organization also serves as a bridge between the local community and government agencies while supporting local businesses through networking and advocacy.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $21K
    VARIOUS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (SEE ATTACHMENTS)
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Consultation and Seminars
Provides business guidance, networking opportunities, and educational seminars for local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Happy Mom Celebration
Annual Mother's Day event honoring multi-generational Chinese American mothers with a luncheon, cultural performances, and a commemorative publication.
Lunar New Year Parade
Annual community parade celebrating Asian American heritage and cultural diversity in Flushing, Queens, featuring floats, performances, and participation from local organizations and officials.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Conducting fundraising dinners and anniversary events
      Hosts periodic fundraising dinner events, including a 37th anniversary celebration in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and a 2016 dinner recognized for contributions to the Chinese community, to support organizational activities.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing member communications and hosting membership events
      Produces and distributes a quarterly newsletter to members and provides access to an annual membership meeting banquet, including one complimentary ticket per member.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Hosting annual "Happy Mom" (Xingfu Mom) recognition event
      Organizes an annual Mother's Day luncheon and cultural program honoring Chinese American mothers, including a commemorative magazine, recognition ceremony, and family participation. Since inception, the program has engaged at least 500 mothers and their families, promoting filial piety and Asian American community unity.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing annual Lunar New Year Parade and celebration
      Plans and hosts an annual Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing, Queens, featuring floats, lion and dragon dances, marching bands, and cultural performances, consistently drawing tens of thousands of participants and over 100,000 spectators. The event includes coordinated volunteer efforts, viewing stands, and indoor cultural exhibitions and performances following the parade.
  • Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
    • Providing business development support to members
      Offers startup counseling, access to professional business consultants, and organizes seminars with expert presentations on business topics for members. Also assists member businesses in participating in service and business seminars, and shares business information from government and foreign business sources.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$239K
Contributions & grants$86K36%
Program service revenue$153K64%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$221K
Program expenses11%
Admin / overhead84%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
Cash$95K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$88K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 24
  • ALAIN KOEK — DIRECTOR
  • ANITA LIU — DIRECTOR
  • BAOLI ZHANG — DIRECTOR
  • CHIN-PING YU — DIRECTOR
  • DENNIS CHUANG — DIRECTOR
  • FANG LIU — DIRECTOR
  • GAN LAM — DIRECTOR
  • GARY HU — DIRECTOR
  • HONG DAI — DIRECTOR
  • JACK SHANG — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES PAI — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY CHEN — DIRECTOR
  • JIAN HANG — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNA LAU — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN SIU — DIRECTOR
  • LING WU — DIRECTOR
  • LIREN WEI — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SHAO — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL WANG — DIRECTOR
  • PETER TU — EXECUTIVE
  • RICKIE YE — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS WANG — DIRECTOR
  • TIMOTHY CHEN — DIRECTOR
  • TUNG WOON CHENG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • 109th Precinct Partner — Collaborated with law enforcement to coordinate traffic control, public safety, and street closure logistics for the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 109th Precinct Partner — Hosts the Lunar New Year Parade at its location in Flushing, Queens.
  • Charles Schumer Government — New York State Senator who spoke at the 2016 fundraising dinner and expressed support for the Chinese community
  • Flushing Chinese Business Association Network — Member organization participating in community events and public communications.
  • Grace Meng Government — U.S. Congresswoman whose office represented the House in declaring January 22, 2016 as "Flushing Chinese Business Association Day"
  • New York State Government — FCBA is incorporated in New York State and operates under its laws as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • Ron Kim Government — New York State Assemblyman who attended the event announcement and affirmed the event's positive community impact.
  • Toby Stavisky Government — New York State Senator who attended the event announcement and affirmed the event's positive community impact.
  • foreign business groups Partner — Transmits business information from foreign business groups to members.
  • government agencies Government — Disseminates business information from各级 government agencies to members.
  • other community organizations Partner — Maintains good working relationships with other local community organizations to promote harmony and shared community goals.
  • 世界日報 Partner — Participated with two floats in the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 亞洲人平等會 Partner — Participated in the Lunar New Year Parade with a delegation and orange balloon display.
  • 台灣會館 Partner — Organized a float with Taiwanese cultural elements in the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 喜來登大飯店 Partner — Represented on a float in the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 大紐約台灣同鄉會 Partner — Organized a float with Taiwanese cultural elements in the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 孟昭文 Government — U.S. Congresswoman who attended the FCBA 37th anniversary fundraising dinner.
  • 孟昭文 Government — U.S. Congresswoman who attended the event announcement and affirmed the event's positive community impact.
  • 安保健康保險 Partner — Participated in the Lunar New Year Parade as a business supporter.
  • 新世界商城 Partner — Participated in the Lunar New Year Parade as a business supporter.
  • 溫志明洪拳武術總會 Partner — Participated in the Lunar New Year Parade with golden dragons and martial arts performance.
  • 美國中文網 Partner — Partnered with FCBA to provide live coverage of the Lunar New Year Parade through multiple digital channels.
  • 美國中文電視 Partner — Collaborated with FCBA to broadcast the Lunar New Year Parade via television and digital platforms.
  • 花旗銀行 Partner — Sponsored a float in the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 詹樂霞 Government — New York State Attorney General who attended the FCBA 37th anniversary fundraising dinner.
  • 青島啤酒 Partner — Sponsored a float in the Lunar New Year Parade.
  • 飛越皇后 Partner — Participated in the Lunar New Year Parade with New York Miss and music performance.
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.

  • Cultural Celebration as Community Building and Identity Affirmation
    methodology: cultural-celebration-as-community-building
    By organizing large-scale cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year parades and intergenerational events, the organization strengthens Asian American identity, fosters community vitality, and promotes inclusion by transforming ethnic traditions into shared community platforms that affirm cultural heritage and broaden cross-cultural participation.
  • Integrated Multiservice Programming for Community Empowerment
    methodology: cultural-and-community-empowerment
    By combining cultural, artistic, educational, business, and community services within a unified framework, the organization elevates the status of Chinese Americans in mainstream society because integrated offerings increase access, strengthen collective identity, and build social and economic capital across multiple domains simultaneously.
  • Inter-Ethnic and Community-Government Liaison Model
    methodology: community-government liaison, inter-ethnic communication
    By acting as a bridge between the Chinese community and other ethnic groups, as well as between communities and government agencies, the organization improves access to resources and social cohesion because sustained intermediary relationships reduce systemic barriers and foster mutual understanding across cultural and institutional lines.