irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KOther Program Services: The Annual picnic was held at the Elm Avenue Park, with over 400 members and non-members came to the event. We particpated in the annual Festival of Nation event. We held our annual Health Fair at Union College with over 250 attendees. This program was fully sponsored by the Dept. of Health Office. We held several seminar, art exhibition and other cultural events to promote awareness and support system in youth mental health. During the weekends, we have social activities for the seniors, PingPong games and chorus in the CCC building.
- #2 $14KLuna New Year Gala The 2025 Lunar New Year Gala was held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Egg Center of the Performing Arts in Albany, NY. The Gala show featured 18 performances, including traditional dances, music, Peking Opera and Kungfu. The event drew over 900 attendees including congress members, state senators, assembly members, state agency leaders and other community leaders. Reporters from the press and TV stations were present to document the event. .
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Clubs
Supports member-led clubs in calligraphy, chorus, folk dance, English/Chinese study, Ever Green, JiYun Dance, MaJiang, pingpong, singing, taichi, and Young Professional Club.
Health Fair
Provides health information and free screenings such as blood pressure and glucose checks; includes specialist presentations on cancer and internal medicine.
Lunar New Year Gala
Annual celebration featuring traditional dances, music, Peking Opera, and Kungfu; held at the Egg Center in Albany with over 900 attendees.
Peking Opera Academy
Teaches Peking Opera to students aged 5 to 65; includes performances at public libraries, Proctor Theater, and UAlbany Performing Arts Center.
Senior Activities
Hosts weekend social events for seniors including PingPong games, chorus singing, and other cultural engagement activities.
Youth Program
Offers youth-focused activities including the CAPE leadership program and AAPI Youth Empowerment Summit.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conduct community health fairs and wellness outreachOrganizes annual health fairs at Union College providing free blood pressure and glucose screenings, cancer and internal medicine expert presentations, and general health information, serving over 250 attendees.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver youth leadership and civic engagement internshipsOffers a summer internship program that supports leadership development, public policy experience, and civic engagement for young members.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitate volunteer engagement and community serviceMaintains a volunteer mailing list and organizes participation in regional events and service opportunities, including food banks, literacy programs, public media auctions, and school classroom visits.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host annual community picnicsOrganizes an annual picnic at Elm Avenue Park that draws over 350 members and non-members, fostering community bonding and cultural exchange.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Host cultural performances and traditional celebrationsOrganizes large-scale cultural events including annual Lunar New Year Galas at the Egg Center of the Performing Arts, with performances such as dragon dances, waist drumming, and Peking Opera, attracting over 900 attendees annually. Hosts sold-out celebrations with more than 3,000 attendees and 260 volunteers.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership services and benefitsIssues digital membership cards within 21 days of payment and provides members with access to discounts at contracted restaurants and retailers.
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
- Operate Chinese language and arts education programsRuns the CCC Chinese School and offers workshops in calligraphy, folk dance, chorus, and art exhibitions. Manages school operations and coordinates with local educational institutions to support cultural and academic development for students aged 5 to 65.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Oversee facility management and capital improvementsCompleted renovation of its main building to enhance space for cultural programs, traditional celebrations, and community gatherings; the facility serves as a hub for all organizational activities.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Participate in regional cultural festivals and educational outreachEngages in public cultural events such as the Festival of Nations, First Night celebrations, museum festivals, and campus events at SUNY, RPI, Siena College, and high schools, as well as providing guest instruction in grade school social studies classes.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Provide social and recreational activities for seniorsOffers weekend social programs for older adults at the CCC building, including PingPong games and chorus singing, fostering community engagement and intergenerational connection.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Support mental health peer advocacy training with stipendsProvides professional training and skill development for young adults and family members to become credentialed peer advocates in mental health, offering financial stipends of $250, $500, and $1,500 upon completion of each stage of the pathway.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$225K
Contributions & grants$23K10%
Program service revenue$170K76%
Investment income$26K11%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out$949
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.23M
Cash$460K
Investments$423K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves50.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 19
- Alice Zhang — Secretary
- Anny Yin — Art Director
- BingLin Li — Senior Advisor
- Brandon King — CCC Vice Present
- Huang Li — Cashier
- Jason Wang — Board Advisor
- Jianzhong Tang — Building Director
- Leyuan Xu — Controller
- LiHua Miaw — Senior Advisor
- Lily Wei — Media Director
- Lin Zhang — PTA Chair
- Qiang Li — IT Director
- Scott Bogardus — Building Manager
- Shuyi Guan — Board Member
- Wenqi Li — Book Keeper
- Yanan Hou — Chinese School Chair
- Yi Lei — CCC Board Chair
- Yunxiao Zhang — CCC President
- Zhanjie Li — Chinese School Principal
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- AAPI Community Development Fund Funder — Provides financial support for community development initiatives at the Chinese Community Center.
- APAPA Albany Chapter Partner — Collaborates with the Chinese Community Center to offer a summer internship program for CCC members.
- Art Center of the Capital Region Partner — Sponsored the Peking Opera Academy for two consecutive years.
- Contracted Restaurants & Retailers Partner — Local businesses that offer discounts to Chinese Community Center members.
- DASNY CREST program Government — State-supported program providing support for the CCC building renovation.
- Dept. of Health Office Government — Sponsored the annual Health Fair in 2024.
- Dept. of Health Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention Government — Sponsored the Health Fair held at Union College with health screenings and specialist presentations.
- Egg Center of the Performing Arts Partner — Venue for the annual Lunar New Year Gala celebrations in 2024 and 2025.
- Jim Tedisco Government — State Senator recognized for longstanding public service and continued support of CCC.
- Literacy Volunteers of America Partner — CCC volunteers have donated time and services to Literacy Volunteers of America.
- Mental Health Peer Advocates Funder — Supports mental health programming at the Chinese Community Center through funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides grant funding to support arts and cultural programs at the Chinese Community Center.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Supporting agency for the Peer Advocates Workforce Development Initiative
- North Colonie School District Partner — Collaborates on school operations and community engagement through the CCC Chinese School.
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Provided support through a Capital Grant that enabled the renovation of the Chinese Community Center's building.
- Paul Tonko Government — Federal Congressman recognized for longstanding public service and continued support of CCC.
- Peter Crummey Government — Town Supervisor of Colonie recognized for support of CCC.
- Phil Steck Government — State Assemblymember who secured critical capital funding for the CCC building renovation project.
- RPI Partner — CCC member artists, chorus, and dance groups have participated in cultural events at RPI.
- Regional Food Bank Partner — CCC volunteers have donated time and services to the regional food bank.
- SUNY Partner — CCC member artists, chorus, and dance groups have participated in cultural events at SUNY.
- Shaker High School Partner — CCC member artists, chorus, and dance groups have participated in cultural events at Shaker High School.
- Siena College Partner — CCC member artists, chorus, and dance groups have participated in cultural events at Siena College.
- Town of Colonie Partner — Collaborated with the Town of Colonie to participate in its 250th Independence Day Parade.
- UAlbany Performing Art Center Partner — Hosted the mid-term performance of the Peking Opera Academy with over 200 attendees.
- Union College Partner — Hosted the annual Health Fair organized by the Chinese Community Center.
- Vanderheyden Partner — Implementation partner for the Youth & Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Program
- WMHT Partner — CCC volunteers have participated in WMHT TV auctions.
- Wild Apricot Government — Uses Wild Apricot membership software for organizational operations.
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.
- Culture-Based Community Buildingmethodology: culture_based_community_buildingBy promoting Chinese art, language, and cultural traditions through public celebrations, performances, and educational programming, the organization strengthens community ties and fosters belonging, because shared cultural expression creates identity, connection, and intergroup unity.
- Integrated Community Hub Modelmethodology: integrated_community_hubBy operating as a multi-generational hub that combines education, arts, civic engagement, wellness, and cultural preservation, the organization enhances community well-being and cohesion, because integrated services increase accessibility and create synergistic opportunities for connection and development across life stages.
- Peer Support for Mental Wellnessmethodology: peer_support_modelBy training individuals with lived mental health experience to serve as peer advocates, the organization supports community mental wellness, because personal experience builds trust, reduces stigma, and enables relatable, effective support.