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MODERN CHINESE SCHOOL

OAKLAND GARDENS, NY · EIN 113357076 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B20I · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nymcs.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$871K
net assets
$949K
employees
64
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

THIS ENTITY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, SUCH AS, CHINESE LANAGUAGE, ARTS, CHINESE PAINTING AND ENGLISH ENRICHMENT IN ALL LEVELS FROM ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE LEVEL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Modern Chinese School provides educational programs in Chinese language, arts, and English enrichment for students from elementary to middle school levels. Based in Flushing, NY, the organization offers Saturday classes, after-school tutoring, and summer programs that include academic instruction and extracurricular activities such as painting, music, and sports. The school serves the local Chinese-speaking community with a focus on bilingual development and cultural engagement.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Homework assistance and skill-building in English and math for PK–G8 students, with reading support and ESL tutoring
Arts and Enrichment
Extracurricular classes in drawing, sketching, watercolor, electronic keyboard, kung fu, ping pong, and AI/modeling for various age groups
Saturday Classes
Weekly academic and enrichment courses in Chinese language, English, math, and subjects like painting, music, and martial arts for K–12 students
Specialized Test Prep
Courses preparing students for SHSAT, PSAT, and SAT exams in English and math
Summer Program
Seven-week summer program offering Chinese language, English, math, and extracurriculars for children aged 4–17, including field trips and meals
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school academic support program
      Provides after-school academic support for students in grades PK–8, including guided completion of English and math assignments, reading and writing practice, and supplemental skill-building materials. The program includes access to free hot meals or snacks and indoor recreational activities from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
  • East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
    • Chinese language and cultural education programs
      Offers multi-level Chinese language classes focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, along with cultural education in Chinese painting, arts, and enrichment in English and mathematics for students from elementary to middle school levels. Programs are available for students of all ages, including specialized courses in visual arts, music, kung fu, and table tennis.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Specialized enrichment courses for children
      Provides age-specific enrichment courses including painting classes for children aged 5–8 and kung fu classes for children aged 5–12, with multiple class sections offered in morning and afternoon sessions.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Standardized test preparation courses
      Offers test preparation courses for SHSAT, PSAT, and SAT exams, covering English and mathematics content to support student readiness for competitive high school and college admissions.
  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Student enrollment and class registration process
      Manages student enrollment through an online registration system for new students, followed by phone confirmation. Returning and newly registered students must confirm customized class selections by phone to complete enrollment.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer enrichment program
      Operates a seven-week summer program for students aged 4 to 17 with daily sessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, combining academic learning and recreational activities. Includes two full-day field trips, early drop-off and late pick-up services, free breakfast and lunch through the NYC Department of Education, and bus transportation for students in parts of Queens.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.11M
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$1.27M115%
Investment income$-168K-15%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$871K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$622K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$999K
Cash$87K
Investments$624K
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$949K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +25.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KUN LI DIRECTOR 40 $77K
LIANKUI LI PRESIDENT 40 $40K
board members · 1
  • JUAN LI — ADVISOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Department of Education Government — Provides free hot meals or snacks for students during the after-school program.
  • JHS 189Q Partner — Hosts school classes at its facility in Flushing, NY.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Provides free breakfast and lunch for students in the summer program.
  • Queens Library Partner — Collaborates with Queens Library to offer educational programs and cultural events.
strategies · 2

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-Integrated Language Learning
    methodology: culture-integrated_language_learning
    By embedding language instruction within cultural activities, we produce deeper engagement and retention in Chinese language learning because cultural context strengthens linguistic understanding and personal connection to the material.
  • Proficiency-Based and Grade-Appropriate Instructional Grouping
    methodology: proficiency-based_grouping
    By grouping students according to language proficiency or grade level, we produce more effective learning outcomes because instruction is tailored to their developmental stage and academic needs.