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NEW YORK CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER INC
New York, NY · EIN 132928554 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A230 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · nychineseculturalcenter.org
revenue
$494K
expenses
$589K
net assets
$100K
employees
2
volunteers
3
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

IT IS DEDICATED TO DEEPENING THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF CHINESE CULTURE IN THE GLOBAL AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IT FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES WHILE NURTURING CREATIVE NEW WORKS THAT REFLECT THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGES AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF TODAY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Chinese Cultural Center promotes Chinese culture through dance, music, martial arts, and visual arts programs. It offers educational workshops, school assemblies, and public performances featuring traditional and contemporary works. The organization serves students, older adults, and the broader public in New York and beyond, with a focus on cultural engagement and artistic innovation.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts & Crafts Workshop
Hands-on learning in calligraphy, ink-brush painting, origami, and lantern-making, with a final showcase of student artwork
Chinese Dance Workshop
Instruction in Chinese dance using props such as ribbons, fans, and handkerchiefs, culminating in a shared performance
HOME Project
Annual commissioning initiative that supports artists in creating new works reflecting their cultural identities as New Yorkers
Kung Fu Workshop
Training in traditional Chinese martial arts focusing on stances, movements, coordination, and a final kung fu form
Lion Dance Plus
45-minute assembly program introducing Chinese culture through lion dance, folk dances, martial arts, and interactive segments for students
The Legend of Mulan!
Interactive cultural program featuring storytelling, traditional dance, and music based on the story of Mulan, with audience participation in Mandarin phrases and dance movements
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 2 activities
    • Producing and touring cultural performances
      Operates a resident company of professional dancers, musicians, martial artists, and visual artists who create, perform, and teach throughout the year. Presents public performances showcasing Chinese dance, kung fu, music, calligraphy, and ink brush painting in the New York tri-state area and tours across the United States, including performances at Lunar New Year celebrations and other cultural events.
    • Providing interactive school and community assembly programs
      Delivers 45-minute interactive performances and assembly programs for students and community groups, including a performance based on the story of Mulan that integrates live theater, traditional dance, music, and audience participation to teach about Chinese cultural values, customs, and history. Programs incorporate lion dance, folk dances, martial arts, music, and historical artifacts.
  • Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
    • Commissioning and presenting new works by Asian artists
      Annually commissions New York-based artists to create original works in dance, music, and visual arts that reflect their cultural identities, and presents these newly commissioned pieces through public performances and exhibitions.
  • East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
    • Delivering arts education programs in Chinese cultural traditions
      Offers in-person and online classes, workshops, and residencies in Chinese dance, lion dance, kung fu, tai chi, calligraphy, ink-brush painting, paper cutting, origami, and lantern-making, organized by age and skill level, with instruction provided by teaching artists trained in these disciplines. Programs include use of props, costumes, and art supplies, and often culminate in student performances or art showcases.
  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
    • Distributing free educational resources on Chinese culture
      Maintains and provides access to a free curated library of videos and educational materials on Chinese arts and culture for educators, administrators, and the public, supporting broader appreciation and understanding.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Offering cultural programming for older adults and community groups
      Provides tailored arts programming, including performances and workshops, for older adults in community centers and other community-based organizations, offering immersive and tactile cultural experiences. Also offers customized performances and workshops for cultural and corporate events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$249K50%
Program service revenue$243K49%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$589K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$183K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$310K
Cash$227K
Investments$4K
Liabilities$210K
Net assets$100K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YING YEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $86K
board members · 4
  • ARNOLD CHU — DIRECTOR/ CO-PRESIDENT
  • JACKIE QUAN — DIRECTOR/ CO-PRESIDENT
  • JAMES LUK — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
  • KRISTIE BLASE — DIRECTOR/ SECRETARY
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Asian artists Partner — Collaborates with diverse Asian artists to present a range of Asian performances.
  • Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Partner — Hosts NYCCC's Tai Chi programming for seniors under Master Wang's instruction.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to promote upcoming events and engage audiences.
  • Specific Named Organization Partner — Performed at a partner organization's Lunar New Year celebration.
  • artists Partner — Collaborates with individual artists to create and present new works in dance, music, and visual arts.
  • cultural institutions Partner — Collaborates with cultural institutions to create and present new works in dance, music, and visual arts.
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.

  • Culturally Immersive and Inclusive Presentation
    methodology: cultural_inclusivity
    By incorporating bilingual elements, multi-Asian representation, and translated performances, the organization broadens access and fosters cross-cultural understanding because reducing linguistic and cultural barriers increases audience connection and inclusivity.
  • Customized Arts Integration for Institutional Relevance
    methodology: customized_arts_integration
    By tailoring arts programs to partner institutions’ schedules, budgets, and educational goals, the organization increases program adoption and effectiveness because alignment with local needs enhances relevance and participation.
  • Performance-Based Cultural Education
    methodology: interactive_performance_education
    By using interactive performances, authentic cultural elements, and culminating showcases, the organization fosters deeper student engagement and cultural understanding because experiential participation makes learning more memorable and emotionally resonant.
  • Resident Artist Model for Sustained Cultural Delivery
    methodology: resident_company_model
    By maintaining a resident company of professional artists across disciplines, the organization ensures high-quality, consistent, and year-round cultural programming because embedded expertise enables reliable and authentic artistic output.