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SINO-AMERICAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC

ASTORIA, NY · EIN 462662052 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · saccarts.org
revenue
$98K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$209K
employees
mission · from form 990

Deepening the understanding between China and the West through arts and education

profile · synthesized from sources

Sino-American Cultural Council (SACC) is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to deepening understanding between China and the West through arts and education. It organizes cultural exchanges, including performances at venues like Lincoln Center and the United Nations, art exhibitions, and educational programs. SACC also promotes UN Sustainable Development Goals through its programming and maintains a focus on youth engagement and cross-cultural collaboration.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Film Festival
Co-organizes a yearly film festival in New York City focused on cultural exchange
Education Programs
Organizes academic seminars, forums, and research opportunities to support U.S.-China educational exchanges for youth
Performing Arts
Hosts concerts and performances at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the United Nations featuring collaborations between Asian and U.S. artists
Visual Arts
Organizes art exhibitions for artists from the U.S. and China to promote cross-cultural understanding
Women in Film Forum
Holds an annual forum at the United Nations to discuss the role and status of women in the film industry
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
    • Advancing U.S.-China cultural understanding through art and education
      Advances mutual understanding between China and Western countries by providing a platform for cultural exchange between artists and educators from China and the United States through arts and education programming.
    • Educational exchange initiatives
      Plans and organizes academic seminars, forums, research opportunities, and other educational events to advance U.S.-China educational exchange and provide youth access to leading educational platforms.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Annual film festival and Women in Film Forum
      Co-organizes and hosts an annual film festival in New York City and the "Women in Film" Forum at the United Nations to highlight women filmmakers and promote cultural dialogue.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Cultural exchange through performing arts programs
      Organizes and supports performance arts programs, including concerts and music ensembles, featuring artists from China and the United States at major venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the United Nations to promote cross-cultural understanding.
  • Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
    • Cultural exchange through visual arts programs
      Organizes and hosts visual art exhibitions featuring artists from the U.S. and China, including at the United Nations, to promote cross-cultural understanding and awareness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K4%
Other revenue$94K
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$240K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$209K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +225.3%
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts SACC performing arts events
  • Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts joint cultural exchange concerts with the organization at its venue.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Hosts SACC performing arts events
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Hosts joint cultural exchange concerts with the organization at its venue.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Venue for the "Beauty of China, Seen by the World" classical concert.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Venue partner for presenting classical music concerts showcasing Chinese cultural heritage.
  • Sino-American Cultural Council, Inc. Network — Organization responsible for the Sino-American Cultural Council, Inc. arts program and hiring of artistic leadership.
  • United Nations Government — Accredited non-governmental organization under the United Nations Economic Social Council and co-organizes events at the United Nations.
  • United Nations Government — Hosts the organization's "Women in Film" forum and recognizes it as a non-governmental organization affiliated with the Economic and Social Council.
  • United Nations Partner — Hosted cultural events including art exhibitions and youth music concerts organized by SINO-AMERICAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC.
  • United Nations Partner — Hosted cultural events including art exhibitions and youth music concerts.
  • United Nations Partner — Hosts SACC performing arts events
  • United Nations Partner — Hosts joint cultural exchange concerts with the organization at its venue.
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.

  • Art as Cross-Cultural Dialogue
    methodology: art-as-cross-cultural-dialogue
    By co-creating visual and performing arts across U.S.-China lines, the organization builds mutual understanding, because collaborative artistic expression serves as a nonverbal, emotionally resonant form of dialogue that transcends linguistic and political barriers.
  • Arts for Global Awareness
    methodology: arts_for_awareness
    By integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into arts and cultural exchange programs, the organization advances global awareness, because artistic storytelling makes abstract global issues tangible and emotionally compelling to diverse audiences.
  • Cultural Exchange Through Arts and Education
    methodology: cultural_exchange_through_arts_and_education
    By using arts and education as vehicles, the organization fosters mutual understanding and friendly relations between China and the United States, because shared creative experiences bridge cultural divides and enable dialogue that deepens cross-cultural awareness.
  • Education for Mutual Understanding
    methodology: education-for-mutual-understanding
    By facilitating sustained educational exchanges between the U.S. and China, the organization enhances mutual cultural understanding, because long-term engagement allows participants to move beyond stereotypes and develop authentic, reciprocal relationships that benefit both societies.
  • Youth Cultural Exchange for Peace
    methodology: youth-cultural-exchange
    By engaging youth in joint music performances at international diplomatic venues like the United Nations, the organization promotes peace, because early cross-cultural artistic collaboration instills values of mutual respect and global citizenship in emerging generations.