named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Classes
Art instruction for students, including classes taught by Ms. Rebecca Frank, focusing on cultural expression and creativity
Chinese Language Classes
Weekly Chinese language instruction for students of various ages, offered in-person and online, including Saturday classes for children and adults
Multimedia Orientation Competition Preparation
Training and support for students participating in the National Council of Association of Chinese Language Schools (NCACLS) national competition
President’s Volunteer Service Award Program
Recognition program for volunteers who contribute significant hours to school activities and community service
Summer Online Weekend Classes
Free summer weekend courses offered to current students, with reduced fees for new and adult students, delivered online
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 2 activities
- Provide Chinese language and cultural educationOffers Chinese language instruction and cultural education to K-12 and adult students through afterschool, weekend, and summer programs, including teaching of idioms, vocabulary, poetry, calligraphy, and Confucian values. The school serves approximately 3,200 students annually across its programs.
- Provide online and technology-enhanced language instructionDelivered remote Chinese language instruction during the pandemic and maintains a computer lab with audio training capabilities to support language learning. Invested in software improvements and digital curriculum tools such as "Mandarin Forward" to enhance instruction.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Deliver arts and cultural programs in music, dance, and visual artsProvides instruction and performance opportunities in piano, dance, drawing/painting, drum corps, and traditional Chinese arts such as calligraphy and poetry. Includes annual events like the Crimson Kings Drum, Fife & Bugle Corps performance and calligraphy competitions.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Engage students in community service and civic eventsOrganizes youth volunteer initiatives such as Chinatown Beautification Day and hosts conferences on issues affecting the Asian-American community, involving hundreds of students in service and dialogue.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate financial literacy and community partnershipsConducts workshops on financial literacy for upper elementary students in partnership with National Benefit Bank and collaborates with organizations like Metro World Child to support holiday programs for children.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Maintain and improve school facilitiesOperates a five-story school building in Chinatown with 22 classrooms, dance studios, gymnasium, auditorium, and specialized rooms. Uses donations for building maintenance, including upgrades such as water dispensers and computer classrooms.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Offer scholarships and academic recognitionAdministers an annual scholarship program awarding hundreds to thousands of dollars to graduates based on academic achievement and Chinese language study, and recognizes outstanding student and teacher performance.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer and holiday educational programsRuns structured summer programs with published calendars, including free weekend courses and closing ceremonies attended by hundreds of parents. Also conducts holiday-themed events such as Halloween celebrations and Christmas gift distributions through community partnerships.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Support student academic and cultural competitionsPrepares and enters students in regional and national academic and cultural competitions, including recitation, multimedia, storytelling, and calligraphy contests, with documented achievements in events hosted by ACSA and NCACLS.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer language proficiency testing and support for state recognitionAdministers the STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) test to high school students to assess Chinese language proficiency, facilitating eligibility for the New York State Seal of Bi-literacy. Testing is offered free of charge in partnership with Hunter College.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$590K
Contributions & grants$100K17%
Program service revenue$480K81%
Investment income$10K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$678K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$429K
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.25M
Cash$764K
Investments$3K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.25M
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSIEN YUN J WANG | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $92K |
| GEORGE JIANG | DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & GENERAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $66K |
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- ACSA (American Chinese School Association) Network — Participates in ACSA's annual recitation competition and conference events.
- Cathay Bank Partner — Donated $7,500 specifically for use in the school's computer classroom.
- Chinatown Partnership Partner — Cosponsored the 22nd Chinatown Beautification Day and collaborated on community improvement initiatives.
- Chinatown Youth Initiatives Partner — Collaborated on the 2022 New York Chinatown Beautification Day and signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a formal partnership.
- Chinatown Youth Initiatives Partner — Cosponsored the 22nd Chinatown Beautification Day and signed a 2024 memorandum of cooperation; established a sister partnership since 2020.
- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Government — Board leadership and operational partnership, including joint sponsorship of cultural events and scholarship funding.
- Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New York Partner — Partner organization that administers the Fortune Graduation Fund and hosts events for the New York Chinese School.
- Columbia University Teachers College Partner — Collaborates with NYCS to place teaching assistants and develop pedagogical models.
- Columbia University's Teachers College Partner — Collaborates with NYCS to provide teaching assistants and develop pedagogical models.
- Cornell University Network — Volunteer teachers from Cornell University participated in the Confucius Memorial Ceremony and were recognized for their contributions to the school’s programs.
- Facebook Network — Has an official presence on Facebook to share information and engage supporters.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a communication channel to share updates and connect with families.
- Hunter College Partner — Collaborated to administer the STAMP language proficiency test and promote bilingual education initiatives.
- Hunter College Partner — Partners with NYCS to support student preparation for the STAMP language proficiency test and bilingual certification.
- Hunter College Partner — Partners with NYCS to support student preparation for the STAMP language proficiency test and the New York State Seal of Bi-literacy.
- Instagram Network — Has an official presence on Instagram to share information and engage supporters.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a communication channel to engage with community members.
- Metro World Child Partner — Co-hosted a Christmas celebration event for students to promote community spirit and service values.
- Metro World Child Partner — Co-hosted the "Holiday Hope Project" Christmas event for students at the school.
- Metro World Kids Partner — Collaborated since 2018 on the "Metro World Child - Holiday Hope Program," delivering holiday-themed character education and gifts during Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) Partner — Provided free admission to current students and their families to learn about early Chinese American history and culture.
- NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Partner — Partnership to support media and entertainment initiatives involving students.
- National Benefit Bank Partner — Collaborated on a student financial literacy workshop led by the bank's president.
- National Council of Association of Chinese Language Schools Network — Member organization through which students participate in national competitions.
- New York University Network — Volunteer teachers from NYU participated in the Confucius Memorial Ceremony and were recognized as contributors to the school’s educational programs.
- Wonton Food Inc. Funder — Donated $50,000 to support school programs and scholarship funds.
- Wonton Food Inc. Partner — Partner organization that donated $50,000 to the Fortune Graduation Fund supporting New York Chinese School students.
- World Journal Partner — Published student essays from New York Chinese School in its newspaper.
- YouTube Network — Has an official YouTube channel to share content and engage supporters.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform to share school-related videos and content.
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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-Centered Holistic Educationmethodology: culture-centered_education_for_leadership_developmentBy integrating Chinese language, cultural practices, and character development into a unified curriculum, we foster personal growth, academic competitiveness, and social responsibility because cultural identity strengthens both individual resilience and long-term community engagement.
- Experiential Moral and Civic Educationmethodology: experiential_moral_educationBy engaging students in service and values-based community events, we cultivate moral character and civic responsibility because direct participation in acts of generosity and community contribution builds empathy and long-term ethical commitment.
- University-Aligned Language Assessment Preparationmethodology: university-partnership_enhanced_language_assessmentBy aligning Chinese language instruction with university curricula and preparing students for standardized proficiency assessments like STAMP, we increase academic recognition and eligibility for credentials such as the New York State Seal of Bi-literacy because certification validates bilingual competence within mainstream education systems.