irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $34KDURING THE 2021 YEAR, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE INCLUDED: BRIEFINGS, CONSULTATIONS FOR OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE GROUPS, NEWSLETTERS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND SEMINARS. THESE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE VIRTUAL IN 2021.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
CHINA Town Hall
National public education event connecting China experts with American communities to discuss U.S.-China relations
Professional Fellows Program
Bidirectional exchange program for emerging NGO leaders from the U.S., China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, funded by the U.S. Department of State
Public Intellectuals Program
Fellows program launched in 2005 to train next-generation China specialists to engage with public and policy audiences
Schwarzman Scholars Partnership
Collaboration with Schwarzman Scholars to prepare future leaders for roles in U.S.-China relations through engagement with policy networks
U.S.-China People’s Dialogue
Gathers American and Chinese leaders from business, social, and cultural fields to address the bilateral "trust deficit"
U.S.-China Track II Dialogues
Off-the-record dialogues between American and Chinese experts on issues including the digital economy, climate finance, healthcare, economic policy, and rule of law
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Conducting public educational programming on U.S.-China relationsOrganizes public programs, panel discussions, briefings, seminars, and virtual events to educate official and private groups on key U.S.-China issues including economic relations, governance, environmental policy, security, and cultural dynamics. These include recurring initiatives such as CHINA Town Hall, which has reached over ten million viewers across the United States.
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Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing policy analysis on U.S.-China relationsConducts and publishes original research, reports, surveys, and bibliographies on U.S.-China academic programs, outbound investment screening legislation, institutional engagement policies, and public opinion. Disseminates findings to inform discourse and decision-making in government, academia, and civil society.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting annual Gala Dinner to recognize bilateral leadershipHosts an annual Gala Dinner in New York City to celebrate decades of U.S.-China engagement and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the bilateral relationship.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Supporting leadership development and professional exchangeBuilds capacity among emerging U.S. and Chinese leaders through programs such as the Public Intellectuals Program (since 2005), Young Leaders Forum, Professional Fellows Program, and partnerships with initiatives like Schwarzman Scholars. These efforts focus on training China specialists and NGO leaders for public engagement and policy impact.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Facilitating high-level briefings and congressional/military engagementProvides briefings for U.S. military leaders and organizes visits to China for members of Congress and their staff to support informed policymaking on U.S.-China relations.
- Hosting Track II dialogues to advance bilateral cooperationConvenes off-the-record Track II dialogues between U.S. and Chinese experts on economic relations, digital economy, climate finance, healthcare, rule of law, human rights, and maritime issues to foster collaborative approaches and inform policy. These include long-standing series such as the U.S.-China Economic Dialogue (biannual since 2010) and co-sponsored dialogues on legal and human rights issues (since 2009).
- Producing educational media content on U.S.-China topicsProduces and distributes a weekly newsletter (China & the Hill), podcasts, videos, and curated resources covering U.S.-China trade, climate change, military and security issues, green technology, society, culture, civil society, and governance. Content includes expert interviews, historical reflections, and analysis of diplomatic developments such as the Sunnylands Statement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.00M
Contributions & grants$6.41M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$585K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.58M
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$4.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.68M
Cash$2.22M
Investments$12.95M
Liabilities$435K
Net assets$20.24M
Liquid reserves24.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN ORLINS | PRESIDENT | 35 | $721K |
| MEREDITHE MASTRELLA | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $321K |
| JAN C BERRIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $294K |
| MARGOT E LANDMAN | DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS | 35 | $237K |
| JONATHAN G LOWET | DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS | 35 | $194K |
| HAINI GUO | SENIOR DIRECTOR, TRACK II DIALOGUES | 35 | $163K |
| WEI XIA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 35 | $149K |
| JOSEPH J WEED | SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $146K |
board members · 17
- A ROBERT PIETRZAK — DIRECTOR
- AMY CELICO — DIRECTOR
- ANDY BLOCKER — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA CHAO — DIRECTOR (THRU 02/2024)
- ANJA MANUEL — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA H FRANKLIN — DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)
- BENJAMIN D HARBURG — DIRECTOR
- CARLA A HILLS — HONORARY CHAIR
- CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY — CHAIR
- CHENG LI — DIRECTOR
- CLARK T RANDT JR — DIRECTOR
- DAN BRYANT — DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)
- DANIEL CRUISE — DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)
- DANIEL H ROSEN — DIRECTOR (AS OF 05/2024)
- DAVID M LAMPTON — DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)
- DAVID SANDALOW — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS C BLAIR — DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- AmCham Shanghai Partner — Collaborates with former AmCham Shanghai president Ker Gibbs for public events on U.S.-China relations.
- Blackstone Partner — Stephen A. Schwarzman, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Blackstone, is being honored at the 2026 Gala Dinner for contributions to U.S.-China relations.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Funder — Commissioned the National Committee to conduct a survey on U.S. China-focused international relations and security programs.
- China Foundation for Human Rights Development Partner — Cosponsors the annual U.S.-China Track II Dialogue on the Rule of Law & Human Rights.
- China-U.S. Green Fund Partner — Chinese co-organizing partner for the U.S.-China Track II Dialogue on the Digital Economy since 2022.
- Columbia University’s School of Social Work Partner — Collaborated on the "State of Chinese Americans" survey to assess the health, economic, and sociopolitical conditions of Chinese Americans.
- Committee of 100 Partner — Collaborated on the "State of Chinese Americans" survey to assess the health, economic, and sociopolitical conditions of Chinese Americans.
- Deborah Seligsohn Partner — Featured climate policy expert providing analysis on U.S.-China climate relations.
- Guanchao Cyber Forum Partner — Co-organized the U.S.-China Track II Dialogue on the Digital Economy from 2019 until 2022.
- Kelly Sims Gallagher Partner — Featured expert discussing U.S.-China cooperation in climate finance.
- Pew Research Center Partner — Source of public opinion data on American views of China used in educational content.
- President Xi Jinping Government — Hosted President Xi Jinping for a public address in 2015.
- Schwarzman Scholars Partner — Partner institution in a program that prepares Schwarzman Scholars for leadership in U.S.-China relations.
- Schwarzman Scholars Partner — Partnership includes engaging Schwarzman alumni in U.S.-China relations through seminars, expert briefings, and convenings on four continents.
- U.S. Congress Partner — Organizes delegations of Congressional members and staff to China to promote informed policymaking.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Provides financial support to the National Committee and approves certain in-kind support from Chinese government sources under the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Receives support from the U.S. Department of State for its programs.
- U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Funder — Funds the Professional Fellows Program.
- U.S. Military Partner — Provides briefings to mid-career U.S. military officers on China.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts its Military & Security video content on YouTube.
strategies · 5
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 and Experiential Exchange for Mutual Understandingmethodology: two-way-exchangeBy facilitating two-way exchanges and cultural programming among emerging leaders and civil society, the organization fosters long-term improvements in U.S.-China relations, because reciprocal personal and professional experiences build durable empathy and reduce stereotyping across national lines.
- Geopolitical Awareness to Combat Domestic Racial Harmmethodology: geopolitical-racial-intersectionBy connecting U.S.-China geopolitical dynamics to domestic racial discourse, the organization reduces anti-Asian racism, because public misunderstanding of foreign policy often fuels prejudice at the community level, and education can interrupt this pathway.
- Leveraging Strategic Competition for Global Public Goodsmethodology: competition-as-catalyst-for-environmental-progressBy framing U.S.-China strategic competition as a catalyst for innovation and progress, particularly in climate cooperation, the organization generates actionable policy outcomes, because structured rivalry can motivate both nations to exceed baseline commitments when aligned with shared interests.
- Public Education as Policy Clarificationmethodology: public-education-for-policy-clarityBy delivering balanced, evidence-based educational content through media, forums, and research, the organization strengthens U.S. foreign policy clarity on China, because informed public debate leads to more resilient and coherent national approaches to complex bilateral issues.
- Track II Dialogue for Trust-Buildingmethodology: track_ii_dialogueBy convening influential individuals across sectors in sustained, informal dialogue, the organization produces greater mutual understanding and reduces the trust deficit in U.S.-China relations, because direct engagement among trusted actors enables cooperative problem-solving even amid geopolitical tensions.