CHINESE CULTURE CONNECTION INC

EIN: 043103223 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Malden, MA

Total Revenue
$837,164
Total Expenses
$707,977
Total Assets
$655,580
Net Assets
$533,777
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
MA
Phone
7813216316
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHINESE CULTURE CONNECTION INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $837K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $129K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

Chinese Culture Connection, Inc. empowers Chinese Immigrants and other Chinese-descended residents of greater Boston to appreciate and retain their Chinese heritage, develop bicultural fluency, and enrich other with a deeper understanding... (continued on Schedule O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $303,762 Revenue: $36,520

Community programs: East Meets West Cultural Dialogue Series is designed to help immigrant adults to balance their cultural heritage and current American life, so they may be better parents to...

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Community programs: East Meets West Cultural Dialogue Series is designed to help immigrant adults to balance their cultural heritage and current American life, so they may be better parents to support their American-born children, while gaining confidence and becoming productive members of our society. Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program is part of the East meets West Cultural Dialogue Series. It aims to strengthen immigrant youths bi-cultural identity, develop their leadership skills, social responsibility, and empower their self-worth by helping others. CCC offers various Chinese cultural events and workshops to expose audiences of all backgrounds to a cross-cultural experience to enhance their cultural awareness, appreciation and enjoyment. Just to name a few: Introduction to Feng Shui; Chinese Tea Culture and Art; the Development of Chinese Characters and Calligraphy, Introduction to Chinese music, etc. (Continued on Schedule O)

Program 2
Expenses: $288,894 Revenue: $264,493

Little Dragon After School program for students from K to 6th grades -- This program highlights daily Chinese (Mandarin) language instruction, homework, math and English support, as well as weekly...

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Little Dragon After School program for students from K to 6th grades -- This program highlights daily Chinese (Mandarin) language instruction, homework, math and English support, as well as weekly science and other rich cultural and art activities. It is designed to provide a nurturing but structured environment with highly interactive, hands-on activities for students with all learning abilities and styles to help cultivate curiosity for learning and build confidence during the off-school hours. CCC also offers Saturday classes, summer arts and culture enrichment to accommodate students who have no time during the school day, but wish to learn Mandarin and take part in other cultural instruction during the weekends and/or summer. With smaller classes, we provide a structured, nurturing and fun learning environment that helps cultivate the students love of learning and unleashes their creative potential.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $526,229
Program Service Revenue $287,850
Investment Income $7,069
Other Revenue $16,016
TOTAL REVENUE $837,164

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $503,446
Fundraising Expenses $35,165
Program Expenses $592,656
Other Expenses $204,531
TOTAL EXPENSES $707,977

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $837,164 $688,350 +0.2%
Expenses $707,977 $660,524 +0.1%
Net Income $129,187 $27,826 +3.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
23
Volunteers
108

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$89,250
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEI HUNG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$89,250 $0 $89,250
XIAOYA YIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE LIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA THORSEN PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARINA E GROSSI TREASURER 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN VATALARO SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $837,164 $707,977 $655,580 $129,187
2024 $688,350 $660,524 $452,852 $27,826
2023 $624,945 $495,107 $451,431 $129,838
2022 $400,035 $333,737 $309,775 $66,298
2021 $282,284 $237,566 $240,826 $44,718
2020 $247,916 $275,394 $189,717 $-27,478
2019 $340,583 $283,096 $168,253 $57,487
2018 $314,190 $258,746 $111,578 $55,444
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