named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Government and Inter-Organizational Engagement
Represents member interests in meetings with city agencies (FDNY, DEP, SBS) and collaborates with other trade associations such as Chinese Laundry Association
Joint Insurance and Supply Purchasing
Facilitates collective buying programs for business insurance, employee injury coverage, and equipment supplies to improve affordability and access
Member Networking and Community Events
Organizes annual golf tournaments, fishing contests, year-end parties, and regular member gatherings to strengthen community ties and professional solidarity
Regulatory Compliance Seminars
Provides education on Right to Know (RTK) reporting, DEP CATS program, labor laws, and environmental regulations including perc machine compliance and wet cleaning alternatives
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Advocates for members’ rights and regulatory improvementsEngages in advocacy by addressing practical challenges in the laundry industry, including meetings with government agencies like the Department of Buildings and Council Member offices, pushing for diversified boiler inspection options, and securing commitments for improved access to compliant insurance providers.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Conducts educational seminars on regulatory compliance and business operationsHosts regular seminars for members on topics including environmental compliance, RIGHT TO KNOW reporting, labor laws, boiler inspection procedures, wet cleaning techniques, and IT adaptation through the CATS Program. These sessions aim to ensure members meet legal requirements and operate safely and efficiently.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Conducts internal governance and financial oversightHolds board meetings to set organizational policies and business plans, reviews financial reports, approves budgets, and monitors progress across education, advocacy, and group purchasing initiatives.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Disseminates industry and organizational updatesProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter to members containing association news, policy updates, and relevant dry-cleaning industry information.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitates community outreach and charitable givingProvides $1,000 donations each to KCS, YMCA, and a family counseling center and organized a clothing collection drive for refugees, delivering donations to NY Care’s warehouse in Manhattan with participation from state and community representatives.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts member education and networking eventsOrganizes annual gatherings, golf and fishing tournaments, picnics, and banquets to strengthen community ties among Korean cleaners, including special events recognizing members’ resilience during the pandemic.
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Insurance Industry Trade Association 1 activity
- Organizes group insurance purchasing and develops industry-specific insurance programsNegotiates group enrollment for property and workers’ compensation insurance for member businesses and collaborates with insurers to create a specialized laundry industry insurance program, including a dividend-based workers’ compensation plan that returns premiums to participants.
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Retirement Benefits Education & Support 1 activity
- Provides retirement and financial planning supportHosts seminars on retirement asset management and labor laws, secures discounted retirement planning consulting for members, and distributes related educational materials to support long-term financial security.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Provides translated regulatory information and operational guidanceDistributes translated notices, forms, and technical guidance to members on critical issues such as New York State environmental regulations, minimum wage requirements, paid safe and sick leave, I-9 verification, hydrocarbon licensing, wage claims, boiler maintenance, and winter preparation. This includes detailed checklists and product recommendations for boiler systems.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Supports business development and innovationHosts seminars on emerging business opportunities such as sneaker cleaning to help members diversify services and generate new revenue streams.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Engages in public communication and media outreachParticipates in radio interviews, such as on K-Radio's "생활백서" program, to discuss issues affecting the Korean cleaners community and raise public awareness.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$19K
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 3
- KYOUNG SCIK LIM — DIRECTOR
- SEUNG SOON PARK — DIRECTOR
- SOON GYU KIM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- AAF Partner — Participated in labor law seminar and clothing donation event with association representatives.
- AAF Partner — Received interpretation services from AAF Director Kim Ayoung during a meeting with DOB.
- ARC 종합보험 Partner — Provider of business insurance for dry cleaners and employee injury coverage.
- Chiness Laundry Asso. Partner — Met to explore collaboration opportunities, particularly in joint purchasing for mutual member benefit.
- CleanAir Supply Partner — Supplier of parts, equipment, and chemicals for dry cleaning businesses.
- DOB Government — Conducts seminars on DOB log-in procedures, indicating an operational relationship with the Department of Buildings.
- Department of Buildings (DOB) Government — Collaborated with DOB to address boiler inspection and insurance-related issues affecting members.
- FIRMUS CARD Partner — Credit card service provider.
- INNO CLEAN Partner — Provider of dry cleaning machines using hydrocarbon technology.
- J&J Financial Group Partner — Partner organization whose representative led a retirement preparation seminar for members.
- K-Radio Partner — Collaborated on a radio interview program to discuss issues facing the Korean cleaners community.
- KCS Partner — Recipient of financial support from the association for community benefit.
- NY Care Partner — Partner organization that received donated clothing for refugee support.
- New York City Department of Buildings Government — Source of information on wage-related claims and lawsuits shared by the association.
- New York Machinary Partner — Provider of total dry cleaning and laundry solutions with advanced automation.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Source of regulatory guidelines for dry cleaners, which the association translates and shares.
- SBS Government — Engaged in meetings and seminars to discuss small business support and regulatory issues affecting members.
- Sandra Ung's Office Partner — Coordinated with Council Member Sandra Ung’s office to engage DOB on regulatory issues impacting Korean cleaner businesses.
- US Boiler & Welding Partner — Provider of boiler sales, repair, and welding services with National Board certification.
- YMCA Partner — Recipient of financial support from the association for community benefit.
- kcany.org@gmail.com Partner — Designated contact for submitting insurance policies, indicating operational coordination
- 가정상담소 Partner — Recipient of financial support from the association for community benefit.
- 거성중식당 Partner — Hosts association board meetings at its venue.
- 론 김 주하원의원 Government — Participated in association events and discussions on legislative support for small businesses.
- 베스트 종합보험 Partner — Insurance provider for business and personal coverage.
- 성북동 식당 Partner — Korean BBQ restaurant serving as a community gathering place.
- 세정회계법인 Partner — Accounting firm providing tax reporting, management, and consulting services.
- 이화경 노동법 변호사 Partner — Labor law attorney with experience at the National Labor Relations Board and membership in NY/NJ State Bar.
- 켈리강 보험,사회복지서비스 Partner — Service provider for Medicaid/Medicare counseling, unemployment benefits, food stamps, and Social Security claims.
- 한미 보일러 Partner — Specialized boiler equipment and service provider.
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.
- Collective Advocacy for Regulatory Changemethodology: collective_actionBy uniting members collectively, the organization can challenge unreasonable government regulations and discriminatory practices more effectively than individual businesses acting alone, because pooled voice and shared legitimacy increase political leverage and policy influence.
- Collective Efficiency Through Shared Resourcesmethodology: collective_efficiencyBy pooling member resources and actions, the association generates significant collective outcomes—such as collective purchasing power and shared knowledge—that individual businesses cannot achieve in isolation, because aggregation reduces per-unit costs and increases bargaining power.
- Education as Empowerment for Compliance and Sustainabilitymethodology: education-and-trainingBy delivering targeted education on regulatory standards, operational safety, retirement planning, and technology use, the organization improves member compliance and business sustainability, because informed owners are more capable of adapting to legal, financial, and technological demands.