irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $325KThe Chinese Benevolent Association (CCBA) manages real estate, including leasing to a daycare center. They also organize charitable and educational events like affordable concerts and Chinese opera performances. CCBA has broadened its social service offerings, including assistance with the public housing, senior living and social security matters.
- #2 $7KThe English division helps the new immigrants to adopt to the American life by teaching them English (i.e. reading, speaking and writing skills). This program improves their social abilities and enables them to gain more job opprortunities.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Chinatown Historical Archive
Digitized collection of historic envelopes and building photographs from 1939–1941, preserving the cultural heritage of NYC’s Chinatown
English Language Program
Classes teaching reading, writing, and speaking skills to new immigrants to help them adapt to American life and improve job opportunities
Free Legal Clinic
Monthly one-on-one legal services provided in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York, serving up to 35 people monthly
Free Tax Services
Volunteer-led tax preparation assistance offered annually from February to May, serving over 300 individuals each year
Health Services Program
Collaborative initiatives with CVS and other organizations to provide free flu shots, COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and booster shots; served over 40,000 people
Monthly Meal Distribution
Co-hosted with Meals-for-Unity, this program distributes up to 600 free meals monthly to community members in need
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocating for civil rights and cultural understandingEngages in advocacy to protect civil rights, combat discrimination, and promote cultural understanding within the Chinese American community in New York City.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Conducting historical research and archiving Chinatown historyCollects, organizes, and publishes historical materials related to New York City’s Chinatown, including digitizing historic envelopes by address, publishing 1939–1941 photographs of buildings, and annotating matches between business photos and records to support public and academic research.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering social services to seniors and familiesProvides targeted assistance to elderly individuals and families in need, including access to meals, health services, and community support programs.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributing free meals through community partnershipsCo-hosts a monthly meal distribution program with Meals-for-Unity, providing up to 600 packaged meals per month to community members, operating from January to December 2023 and previously from March to December 2021.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting cultural and community eventsOrganizes cultural heritage events, youth engagement activities, and large-scale community celebrations such as the annual Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament and USA250 Independence Day commemorations, often in collaboration with local organizations.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Managing real estate and cultural programmingManages property assets, leasing space to a daycare center, and organizes affordable cultural events such as concerts and Chinese opera performances.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Offering legal and health clinicsHosts monthly free one-on-one legal clinics in collaboration with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), serving up to 35 individuals monthly from June to December 2021; also conducts flu shot events and provides free COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and booster services, reaching over 40,000 people from 2021 to 2022.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating early childhood education and child care programsRuns year-round child care for children ages 2 to 5, including free 3-K and Pre-K programs from 8:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, with meals prepared onsite following USDA and Department of Health guidelines; accepts ACS and HRA vouchers to ensure accessibility.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Providing English language instruction for immigrantsOffers English classes to new immigrants to improve reading, speaking, and writing skills, supporting social integration and employment opportunities.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Providing free tax preparation servicesOffers complimentary tax filing assistance annually from February to May, utilizing volunteer support to process over 300 returns each season, as demonstrated in both 2021 and 2023.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Providing immigration and civic assistanceOffers support to new immigrants in applying for U.S. citizenship and registering to vote, in partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Chinese Voters Federation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing disaster relief and international humanitarian aidHas provided financial and logistical support to victims of natural disasters and economic crises abroad, including flood and earthquake victims in China (1994), earthquake relief funded by a $5.6 million Powerball donation (1996), and aid to families and businesses affected by the 1997 Asian financial crisis in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$487K39%
Program service revenue$729K58%
Investment income$37K3%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.23M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$214K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.41M
Cash$2.00M
Investments$0
Liabilities$180K
Net assets$3.23M
Liquid reserves19.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +45.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- Antonio Chuy — President
- Chan Yu Tang — Board Member
- Chi Hop Lee — Board Member
- Chi Lun Lee — Board Member
- Chi Wah Ng — Board Member
- Harvard Tang — Board Member
- Kenny C Leung — Board Member
- Kenny K Ng — Board Member
- Kin Chung Wong — Board Member
- Kwok Kuen Lau — Board Member
- Lok Sang Moy — Board Member
- Shiu Bun Leung — Board Member
- Si Cho Wong — Board Member
- Wen Ping Fun — Board Member
- Yan Yi Tam — Board Member
- Yuen Tin Ng — Board Member
- Yuet Ming Chan — Board Member
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- 1940s.nyc Partner — Collaborated by providing historical photographs of New York City buildings used in the project.
- ACS Government — Accepts ACS vouchers for child care services.
- Asian American Bar Association of New York Partner — Partners to provide monthly free one-on-one legal clinic services.
- Bernard Baruch College Partner — Partnered with Bernard Baruch College for educational and community initiatives.
- CVS pharmacy Partner — Collaborates on free flu shot events for Chinatown residents.
- Chemical Bank Partner — Partnered with Chemical Bank for financial services and community initiatives.
- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Network — Chinese Community Center, Inc. operates under the umbrella of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA), serving as its community center arm.
- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Network — Operates as the Chinese Community Center, Inc under the umbrella of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Partner — Collaborates on community events and social services for Chinese-American residents.
- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of New York Partner — Sponsor and organizer of the North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament.
- Chinese Voters Federation Partner — Collaborates on naturalization and voter registration services for new immigrants
- DYCD Partner — Collaborates on naturalization and voter registration services for new immigrants
- Department of Health Government — Follows Department of Health guidelines for meal preparation and child care operations.
- HRA Government — Accepts HRA vouchers for child care services.
- Haskin & Sells CPA firm Partner — Collaborated with Haskin & Sells CPA firm for accounting and financial advisory services.
- Kuomintang Party Partner — Hosted a delegation led by Chair Cheng Li-wun of the Kuomintang Party.
- Meals-for-Unity Partner — Collaborates on monthly free meal distribution programs in the Greater New York area.
- New York City Community College Partner — Partnered with New York City Community College for educational programs and community development.
- New York City Department of Records & Information Services Government — Provided historical building photographs collected between 1939 and 1941 for use in the project.
- New York Fresh Taimei Hao Bao Partner — Local participating team in the annual volleyball tournament hosted by Chinese Community Center.
- New York Strangers Partner — Participating adult volleyball team in the annual tournament hosted by Chinese Community Center.
- Philly CIA Partner — Participating team from Philadelphia in the annual volleyball tournament hosted by Chinese Community Center.
- USDA Government — Follows USDA guidelines for providing nutritious daily meals.
- Washington CYC Junior Partner — Participating youth volleyball team in the annual tournament hosted by Chinese Community Center.
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.
- Civil Rights Advocacy Through Cultural Understandingmethodology: civil-rights-advocacy-through-cultural-understandingBy promoting cultural understanding, we advance civil rights and combat discrimination because shared knowledge of cultural context reduces prejudice and empowers the Chinese American community to advocate effectively for equity and inclusion.
- Economic Empowerment Through Entrepreneurshipmethodology: economic-empowerment-through-entrepreneurshipBy providing financial and training support for business ownership, we promote economic self-sufficiency in the Chinese-American community because access to entrepreneurial resources enables long-term financial independence and community wealth-building.
- Integrated Social Services Modelmethodology: integrated_social_servicesBy offering direct assistance with public housing, senior living, and Social Security applications, we expand access to essential services because centralized, culturally competent support removes systemic barriers and improves outcomes for vulnerable populations.
- Language and Integration Educationmethodology: language_and_integration_educationBy providing English language education, we support immigrant integration because linguistic proficiency enhances social participation, civic engagement, and employment opportunities.