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THE HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK INC

New York, NY · EIN 133755383 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hkany.org
revenue
$152K
expenses
$63K
net assets
$171K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Hong Kong Association of New York (HKANY) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit established in 1987 to strengthen business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and New York. It serves members from corporations, professional firms, and academic institutions through networking events, cultural programming, and advocacy. The organization promotes economic exchange and supports Hong Kong’s presence in the U.S. through film, festivals, and business forums.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

HKANY Dragon Boat Team
Volunteer racing team participating in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, promoting cultural engagement through sport
Hong Kong Stories in New York
Interview series featuring individuals from diverse industries who share their experiences connecting Hong Kong and New York
Networking & Business Events
Regular breakfasts, luncheons, and after-work meetings connecting members with business leaders and government officials from Hong Kong and the U.S.
New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) Hong Kong Panorama
Annual showcase of Hong Kong films at Lincoln Center, featuring screenings, Q&A sessions, and retrospectives with filmmakers and actors
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Coordinating cultural promotion and film event access
      Coordinates cultural promotion activities, supports business events, provides exclusive member offers and discounted tickets for Hong Kong film screenings and the New York Asian Film Festival, and facilitates audience engagement with film teams through Q&A sessions.
  • Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
    • Facilitating global Hong Kong business association networks
      Works to unify Hong Kong business associations worldwide to promote global cooperation, communication exchange, and enhanced business and investment opportunities related to Hong Kong.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Operating a community dragon boat racing program
      Conducts open recruitment and provides free, no-experience-required dragon boat racing training as part of its cultural programming for the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizing member networking and engagement events
      Organizes regular networking events such as breakfasts, luncheons, and after-work meetings that connect members with business leaders and government officials from Hong Kong and the U.S.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Providing tiered membership programs
      Offers tiered individual and corporate membership programs for Hong Kong-New Yorkers, including one-year individual memberships provided to participants in the dragon boat team program.
  • Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
    • Strengthening member networks through partnerships
      Facilitates automatic membership in FHKBAW for HKANY members and receives support from Corporate Members and Academic Partners to enhance programs and foster member connections.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Producing cultural and personal narrative content
      Produces the interview series "Hong Kong Stories in New York," featuring individuals from various industries sharing personal narratives about Hong Kong, and distributes a weekly roundup of news and events in Hong Kong.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$152K100%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$171K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$171K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHELLE MUI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $24K
board members · 11
  • ANDREW ODELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANSON LAW — BOARD MEMBER
  • CURTIS LOUIE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAMIEN LARACY — BOARD MEMBER
  • HENRY WAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES VON KLEMPERER — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA HO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAISIE HO — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER REISMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RANJIT UNNITHAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • WINONA ZHAO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • Aprio Partner — Employer of Samantha Cheung, Treasurer of HKANY Board of Directors.
  • Cathay Pacific Partner — Provides support for the New York Asian Film Festival in partnership with HKANY.
  • East West Bank Partner — Employer of Rex Lo, Secretary of HKANY Board of Directors.
  • FHKBAW Network — HKANY is a member of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).
  • FHKBAW Network — Member organization
  • Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide Network — Member of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide.
  • HSBC Partner — Employer of Sam Wang, Vice-Chair of HKANY Board of Directors.
  • Hong Kong - Greater China Business Association of Washington Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of Atlanta Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of Massachusetts Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of Nevada Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of New York Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of Northern California Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of Northern Texas Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Association of Southern California Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Business Association of Florida Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Business Association of Pennsylvania Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest Network — Regional member organization of NUSHKBA
  • Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York Partner — Collaborates with the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York to participate in and promote the annual event.
  • Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York Partner — Collaborates with HKANY in presenting the New York Asian Film Festival.
  • Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York Partner — Collaborates to provide a weekly roundup of news and events in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong Family Partner — Supports HKANY through resources and expertise to enhance programs and member connections.
  • McLaughlin & Stern Partner — Employer of Rodrigo Sadi, Chairman of HKANY Board of Directors.
  • NUSHKBA Network — Member organization
  • National US Hong Kong Business Association Network — Member of the National US Hong Kong Business Association.
  • New York Asian Film Festival Partner — Collaborates to support and promote Hong Kong films in New York City.
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.

  • Network-Based Business and Cultural Exchange
    methodology: business-networking-through-education
    By organizing events that combine business education with cultural access, the organization strengthens cross-border relationships between New York and Hong Kong, because shared professional and cultural experiences foster trust and long-term collaboration.
  • Unified Global Advocacy
    methodology: unified-advocacy
    By uniting Hong Kong business associations worldwide, the organization amplifies advocacy efforts to advance shared business and investment interests, because a collective voice increases influence with policymakers and stakeholders.