UNITED BOARD FOR CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASIA

EIN: 135562367 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$45,243,048
Total Expenses
$16,179,772
Total Assets
$181,469,498
Net Assets
$180,344,426
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1922
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
PAREENA G LAWRENCE
Phone
2128702600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED BOARD FOR CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASIA, founded in 1922, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $45.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 250% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $29.1M, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1922, THE UNITED BOARD FOR CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASIA IS A NONPROFIT, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASIA. WE COLLABORATE WITH INSTITUTIONS TO ENHANCE LEADERSHIP, NURTURE INNOVATION, AND SUPPORT LEARNING THAT FORMS THE WHOLE PERSON, ENABLING COMMUNITIES TO LEAD WITH PURPOSE, VISION, COURAGE, AND INTEGRITY. OUR STRENGTH FLOWS FROM OUR CHRISTIAN IDENTITY AND VALUES FROM OUR ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ASIAN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING. WE SHARE A COMMITTMENT TO WHOLE PERSON EDUCATION THAT OFFERS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSFORMATION - OF MIND, BODY, HEART, AND SPIRIT - GROUNDED IN COMPASSION, CONSCIENCE, AND CARE FOR CREATION. WE JOIN TOGETHER IN FORMING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN WISDOM, HUMILITY, AND WITH ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMON GOOD. TODAY, THE UNITED BOARD'S NETWORK CONTINUES TO THRIVE AND GROW. IN RECENT YEARS, WE HAVE WORKED WITH MORE THAN 250 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACROSS 27 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS IN ASIA. THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, PROJECT GRANTS, AND GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, WE PROMOTE WHOLE PERSON EDUCATION AND STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE UNITED BOARD'S WORK IS SUSTAINED IN PART THROUGH INCOME GENERATED FROM ITS ENDOWMENT, WHICH PROVIDES LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUPPORTS BOTH GRANTMAKING AND DIRECT PROGRAM INITIATIVES CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE SOURCES. WE ENDEAVOR TO RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING OUR COLLEAGUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASIA, ESPECIALLY WHERE THE NEEDS ARE GREAT. WE SHARE THEIR INTERESTS IN DEVELOPING INSTITUTIONS THAT OFFER MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION AND NURTURE A SPIRIT OF COMPASSION, EQUITY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECONCILIATION, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND MUTUAL RESPECT AMONG RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS. OUR APPROACH IS ECUMENICAL AND INCLUSIVE: OUR PRIMARY INVOLVEMENT IS WITH CHRISTIAN INSTITUTIONS, BUT WE ALSO REACH OUT TO OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT SHARE OUR COMMITMENT TO WHOLE PERSON EDUCATION. COLLABORATION SOLIDARITY WITH EDUCATORS AT THESE INSTITUTIONS FORMS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK. THROUGH THEIR INSIGHTS, WE IDENTIFY NEEDS AND THROUGH SHARED THEIR CREATIVE RESPONSES WE FIND WAYS TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS IN A SUSTAINABLE AND MEANINGFUL MANNERM COLLABORATIVELY. OUR PROGRAMS AND GRANTS SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AND EMBRACE THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION. WE SPONSOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND FOSTER LINKAGES AND NETWORKS AMONG ASIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,680,187

THE UNITED BOARD ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORTING WORK WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ITS NETWORK IN ASIA. IN COMPLIANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS, SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY FOR PROJECTS...

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THE UNITED BOARD ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORTING WORK WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ITS NETWORK IN ASIA. IN COMPLIANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS, SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY FOR PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION AND THAT HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING THOSE DESIGNATED BY DONORS OR SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONS OR PURPOSES, REMAIN SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION AND CONTROL OF THE UNITED BOARD'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. APPROVED PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS; LIBRARY SUPPORT; FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAINING; SUPPORT FOR FACULTY SALARIES AND BENEFITS (SUCH AS MERIT PRIZES AND PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS); SUPPORT FOR A PARTICULAR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT; PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE CHRISTIAN PRESENCE ON CAMPUS; AND OTHER INITIATIVES CONSISTENT WITH THE UNITED BOARD'S MISSION AND POLICIES. THE UNITED BOARD REMITS FUNDS TO INSTITUTIONS AS DESIGNATED GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE INDICATED BY THE DONORS, CONSISTENT WITH BOARD APPROVAL AND OVERSIGHT. THE UNITED BOARD MONITORS THE APPROPRIATE USE OF ALL GRANTS, INCLUDING DESIGNATED GRANTS, BY REQUIRING NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS FROM RECIPIENT INSTITUTIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE UNITED BOARD DISBURSED DESIGNATED GRANTS TOTALING $8,680,187.

Program 2
Expenses: $510,032

THE UNITED BOARD SUPPORTS INSTITUTIONS IN ITS NETWORK THROUGH COMPETITIVE AND STRATEGIC PROJECT GRANTS ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION. CURRENT GRANT INITIATIVES FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER...

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THE UNITED BOARD SUPPORTS INSTITUTIONS IN ITS NETWORK THROUGH COMPETITIVE AND STRATEGIC PROJECT GRANTS ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION. CURRENT GRANT INITIATIVES FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION; FACULTY DEVELOPMENT TO ENHANCE TEACHING, LEARNING, AND RESEARCH; CAMPUS-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS; CULTURE AND RELIGION IN ASIA; AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES RESPONSIVE TO EMERGING NEEDS. THROUGH THESE GRANTS, THE UNITED BOARD STRENGTHENS INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY, PROMOTES WHOLE PERSON EDUCATION, AND LINKS TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH ACTION RESEARCH AND REFLECTION. THESE EFFORTS FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, AND SERVICE TO SOCIETY.IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE UNITED BOARD APPROVED AND DISBURSED 18 PROJECT GRANTS TO 17 INSTITUTIONS, TOTALING $510,032.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,077,069

THE UNITED BOARD ACCEPTS ENDOWMENT GIFTS TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR ITS WORK AND ALSO ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE TERM AND PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS SET UP FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE CONSISTENT...

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THE UNITED BOARD ACCEPTS ENDOWMENT GIFTS TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR ITS WORK AND ALSO ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE TERM AND PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS SET UP FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION AND POLICIES OF THE UNITED BOARD. DISBURSEMENTS FROM ENDOWMENTS ARE MADE ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED BOARD'S INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICY AND THE TERMS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES GOVERNING EACH ENDOWMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE UNITED BOARD DISBURSED ENDOWMENT GRANTS TOTALING $ 1,077,069.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,404,927
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $33,838,121
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $45,243,048

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,724,928
Salaries & Benefits $3,171,923
Fundraising Expenses $1,026,369
Program Expenses $12,617,575
Other Expenses $2,282,921
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,179,772

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $45,243,048 $12,933,531 +2.5%
Expenses $16,179,772 $15,151,949 +0.1%
Net Income $29,063,276 $-2,218,418 -14.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
7
Volunteers
17

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
7
$802,998
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SU YON PAK CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA LICUANAN VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOYUNG LEE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL APPASAMY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEASUN KIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BUDI WIDIANARKO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAILESH SHAH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MISTICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH ZOLNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY KUAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRANEE MILLS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHOEBE HSU STEVENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN MURCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS HOLTSCHNEIDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH PERRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HA NGUYEN DUY MONG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEN KE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAREENA G LAWRENCE PRESIDENT 37.50
Officer
$415,000 $84,352 $499,352
GLADYS MALLOY VP FINANCE & ADMIN 37.50
Officer
$240,533 $63,113 $303,646
FREDRICK VASANTH PANDIAN VP FINANCE & ADMIN - STARTED 1/25 37.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TRUDY LOO DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 37.50
Highest
$173,632 $50,771 $224,403
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 $45,243,048 $16,179,772 $181,469,498 $29,063,276
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,556,643 $10,094,816 $153,573,027 $-1,538,173
2022 $17,485,568 $9,155,857 $141,594,389 $8,329,711
2021 $13,745,985 $8,920,365 $170,980,180 $4,825,620
2020 $6,638,102 $8,083,246 $134,521,171 $-1,445,144
2019 $8,697,715 $8,542,318 $139,624,130 $155,397
2018 $12,678,450 $7,605,673 $141,638,904 $5,072,777
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