irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EVENTS AND PANELS PROMOTING CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN BOTH BUSINESS AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Business Survey Report on Chinese Enterprises in the U.S.
Research initiative tracking economic trends and challenges of Chinese companies operating in the United States, published annually since 2014
CGCC Foundation Gala
Annual fundraising and recognition event celebrating U.S.-China business leaders and promoting cross-cultural ties, including the Lunar New Year Gala
REAL (Remote Education and Living Initiative)
Program supporting low-income university students during the pandemic with remote learning and living resources
Women’s Leadership Spring Event
Annual event focused on professional development and networking for women leaders in U.S.-China business relations
Wuhan Medical Supply Donation Effort
Charitable initiative organizing medical supply donations to Wuhan, China during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocating against anti-Asian violence and promoting inclusionIssues public statements and engages in discussions to combat anti-Asian bias and discrimination, while promoting inclusive practices within corporations and broader society to strengthen U.S.-China and Asian international ties.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducting and publishing research on Chinese enterprises in the U.S.Conducts an annual business survey of Chinese enterprises operating in the U.S., collecting data from over 700 companies and receiving more than 270 responses annually. Publishes findings in the Annual Business Survey Report, including strategic recommendations on macroeconomic monitoring, digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and geopolitical response; the 2019 and 12th consecutive reports received attention from governments, research institutions, and media.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distributing medical supplies during public health emergenciesCoordinates large-scale donations of medical supplies during crises, including distributing over 2.6 million pieces of PPE to hospitals and government agencies across 20 U.S. states, and delivering multiple batches of surgical masks, protective coveralls, gloves, isolation suits, and sanitizing wipes to hospitals in Wuhan, China. Raised over $141,000 through combined foundation funding, cash donations, and in-kind contributions for these efforts.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Organizing cross-cultural events and panelsHosts events, panels, and initiatives such as the annual Lunar New Year Gala and the "Experience 2020" Photo Contest to promote dialogue and cooperation between U.S. and Chinese business communities. The photo contest generated over 13,300 views and 10,021 public votes, with winning entries featured in CGCC's 2020 Annual Report.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Providing remote education and living support to low-income studentsLaunched and sustained the Remote Education and Living Initiative (REAL) to assist low-income university students with remote learning and daily living needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Supporting disaster relief and community needsProvides direct financial and material support to communities affected by disasters, including donating $15,000 each to wildfire-impacted communities in Hawaii and tornado-affected areas in Kentucky, donating 50,000 masks to New York City transit workers, and supporting Fare Share Friday 2024 to provide food assistance to New Yorkers in need.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$830K
Contributions & grants$795K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$36K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$711K
Program expenses40%
Admin / overhead60%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$315K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.89M
Cash$1.89M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.89M
Liquid reserves31.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -55.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE NIU | OFFICER | 5 | $179K |
board members · 24
- AMY LEI — BOARD DIRECTORS
- ARENE LIU — BOARD DIRECTORS
- BAOMIN ZHENG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- CHRISTIE SHU — BOARD DIRECTORS
- CHUNFEI YANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- DUAN WANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- DUO ZHANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- ELLIOT RISHTY — BOARD DIRECTORS
- FEI XIANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- GANG HU — BOARD DIRECTORS
- GUOLIANG YU — BOARD DIRECTORS
- HAI HE — BOARD DIRECTORS
- HUI DONG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- JACK WANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- JAMES SHIH — BOARD DIRECTORS
- JIANBO SUN — BOARD DIRECTORS
- JIANYU ZHANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- JING CHEN — BOARD DIRECTORS
- KAI-YAN LEE — BOARD DIRECTORS
- KE LI — BOARD DIRECTORS
- LI RUI — BOARD DIRECTORS
- LIANG CHANG — BOARD DIRECTORS
- LIANGKUAN LIU — BOARD DIRECTORS
- LIANHONG LIU — BOARD DIRECTORS
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Achilles International Partner — Partnered with CGCC Foundation and Vanke US for an annual running event supporting people with disabilities.
- Alpha Medical Distributor Partner — Donated medical supplies included in the second group of boxes shipped from a Long Island warehouse.
- Asia Society Partner — Partnered with CGCC Foundation to host the "Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day" event for multiple years.
- CCA Partner — Co-hosted the annual CCA Cup Table Tennis Invitational with CGCC Foundation.
- CGCC Washington D.C. Chapter Partner — Led the implementation of the Remote Education and Living Initiative (REAL Initiative).
- Central Hospital of Wuhan Partner — Recipient hospital in Wuhan that will receive the fourth batch of medical supplies from CGCC Foundation.
- China Daily Partner — Featured in press coverage regarding findings from CGCC's 2025 Annual Business Survey Report.
- China General Chamber of Commerce - USA Partner — Co-organized the "Experience 2020" Photo Contest to promote U.S.-China cooperation.
- China General Chamber of Commerce – U.S.A. (CGCC) Partner — Collaborated with CGCC Foundation on medical supply donation and information sharing effort.
- China General Chamber of Commerce – USA Network — CGCC Foundation is affiliated with the China General Chamber of Commerce – USA, as indicated by shared branding and mission.
- China General Chamber of Commerce – USA Partner — CGCC Foundation is affiliated with and jointly presents statements with CGCC-USA.
- China Southern Airlines Partner — Member company that transported donated medical supplies from Los Angeles to China.
- Christie's Partner — Co-hosted private tours and events with CGCC Foundation for members in New York.
- Crossroads Community Services Partner — Partnered with CGCC Foundation on an annual community-wide effort to combat hunger.
- Delaware Prosperity Partnership Partner — Honored for promoting U.S.-China economic cooperation through cross-border trade and investment development.
- Hainan Airlines Partner — Member company that sponsored international transportation for donated medical supplies.
- Hainan Airlines Partner — Member company that supported international transportation of medical supplies.
- National Health Commission of the PRC Partner — CGCC recommends resources from the National Health Commission of the PRC for accurate, up-to-date information on the epidemic.
- National School of Development at Peking University (NSD) Partner — Hosted roundtable discussions in New York together with CGCC Foundation.
- New York City Opera Society (NYCOS) Partner — Received sponsorship from CGCC Foundation for its 16th Annual Winter Cultural Exchange Festival.
- Nikkei Asia Partner — Featured in press coverage regarding findings from CGCC's 2025 Annual Business Survey Report.
- SF Express Partner — CGCC member company that transported donated medical supplies from New York and Long Island to the airport for shipment to Wuhan.
- SF Express Partner — CGCC member company that transported the first batch of medical supplies from New York to Wuhan.
- SF Express Partner — Member company that sponsored international transportation for donated medical supplies.
- SF Express Partner — Partnered with CGCC Foundation by sponsoring international transportation for donated medical supplies.
- South China Morning Post Partner — Featured in press coverage regarding findings from CGCC's 2025 Annual Business Survey Report.
- The Second Hospital of WISCO Partner — Recipient hospital in Wuhan that received the third batch of medical supplies from CGCC Foundation.
- Tianyou Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science & Technology Partner — Recipient hospital in Wuhan that received the third batch of medical supplies from CGCC Foundation.
- US Centers for Disease Control Partner — CGCC recommends CDC resources for accurate, up-to-date information on Coronavirus.
- Vanke US Partner — Collaborated with CGCC Foundation and Achilles International on an annual running event.
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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.
- Community-Wide Anti-Bias Engagementmethodology: community-wide anti-bias engagementBy promoting collective action through public education, advocacy support, and bias reporting, we reduce anti-Asian violence, because systemic change requires broad societal participation rather than isolated interventions.
- Cross-Cultural Exchange to Advance U.S.-China Understandingmethodology: cross-cultural exchangeBy facilitating economic, cultural, and social exchanges between the U.S. and China, we strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation, because sustained interpersonal and institutional engagement builds trust and reduces misperceptions across borders.
- Data-Driven Advocacy for Chinese Enterprises in the U.S.methodology: data-driven policy advocacyBy collecting systematic data on challenges faced by Chinese businesses in the U.S., we inform targeted policy recommendations to government bodies, because evidence-based advocacy increases the likelihood of responsive regulatory and institutional reforms.
- Network-Based Emergency Medical Responsemethodology: network-based disaster responseBy activating a coordinated network of member companies and multi-level institutions, we rapidly procure and deliver critical medical supplies during public health emergencies, because pre-existing networks enable faster, more reliable, and scalable responses than ad hoc efforts.
- Standards-Compliant Medical Supply Distributionmethodology: standards-based medical supply collectionBy collecting and distributing only medically approved supplies that meet technical and safety standards, we ensure usability in clinical settings, because adherence to standards reduces waste and increases the effectiveness of emergency relief efforts.