irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.95MThe Epoch Times Association, Inc.s grantmaking program distributes grant funds on a case-by-case basis to nonprofit organizations that advance the Epoch Times Association, Inc.s mission of fostering truth and tradition, particularly in the areas of media freedom, education, cultural programming, and community engagement, as part of the organizations broader goal of fostering a more informed and empowered public.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Global News Coverage
Operates news bureaus and publishes content in multiple languages, covering events in the U.S., Canada, China, and other regions
Grantmaking Program
Supports nonprofit organizations working in media freedom, education, cultural programming, and community engagement aligned with organizational mission
Investigative Journalism
Produces in-depth reporting on government, politics, and international affairs, with a focus on accountability and transparency
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit initiatives in media freedom, education, and cultural programmingProvides grants to nonprofit organizations that advance media freedom, education, cultural programming, and community engagement as part of its mission to foster truth and tradition. This grantmaking activity supports broader societal goals aligned with the organization’s mission.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Operating a multinational news service accessible to censored audiencesFunctions as a primary news source for millions of Chinese citizens who access its content through virtual private networks to bypass internet censorship. The organization operates as a multinational media outlet with content available in 22 languages across 35 countries.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocating historical awareness of the Chinese Communist Party through published commentaryProduces and publishes commentary asserting that the Chinese Communist Party's rule represents the darkest and most ridiculous period in Chinese history, aiming to promote historical awareness and prevent future tragedies. This advocacy effort is part of a broader editorial stance on Chinese political history.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$125.77M
Contributions & grants$1.76M1%
Program service revenue$116.21M92%
Investment income$589K0%
Other revenue$7.21M
expenses
Total expenses$119.06M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5.66M
Grants paid out$1.95M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$59.74M
Cash$31.79M
Investments$0
Liabilities$50.51M
Net assets$9.23M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A Phillips | Writer | 40 | $107K |
| William Cheung | CFO | 20 | $60K |
| Samuel Zhou | Executive VP | 20 | $22K |
board members · 4
- Alejandro Centurion — Director
- Chin-Hua Chang — Director
- F Christina Yuan — Director
- Janice Trey — Interim CEO
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Chinese Communist Party Partner — Reports critically on the Chinese Communist Party, which the organization views as a major threat and which has targeted The Epoch Times through censorship, attacks, and repression.
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.
- Historical Awareness as Prevention 11 orgsmethodology: historical_awareness_as_preventionBy exposing and publicizing the true history of the Chinese Communist Party, the organization aims to prevent the recurrence of historical tragedies, because understanding past abuses is essential to safeguarding democratic values and civic vigilance.shared approach: Evidence-Based Accountability →
- Source Network in High Censorship Environments 11 orgsmethodology: source_network_in_high_censorship_environmentsBy cultivating a network of trusted sources within Chinese society, the organization gathers on-the-ground information under state censorship, because access to firsthand, uncensored testimony is essential to producing reliable and impactful journalism.shared approach: Evidence-Based Accountability →
- Truth-in-Reporting with Political Distinction 11 orgsmethodology: truth-in-reporting_with_political_distinctionBy focusing investigative reporting on human rights abuses of the Chinese Communist Party while clearly distinguishing the CCP from the Chinese people, the organization promotes truthful journalism and global awareness, because this distinction prevents xenophobia and centers accountability on governance rather than ethnicity.shared approach: Evidence-Based Accountability →
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking for Civic Awarenessmethodology: mission-aligned_grantmakingBy directing grants toward organizations that share its mission of promoting truth and tradition, the organization strengthens public awareness and civic engagement, because aligned funding amplifies ideological coherence and movement-building.