Save Cantonese

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mary Ng Dooley

Phone

6507044514

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Save Cantonese, founded in 2023, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

Save Cantonese is an international movement that sustains and celebrates Cantonese language and culture. We have three Strategic Aims: a) protect and strengthen educational and research infrastructure for the Cantonese language, b) affirm the value of Cantonese culture and identity in societies around the world, and c) build a movement of Cantonese diasporic and language-learning communities. We ensure that present and future generations benefit from a vibrant, thriving Cantonese-speaking and learning community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $629

Many Cantonese learners still struggle to learn the language, in part because educational institutions that offer Cantonese classes are difficult to find. In response to this critical need, the team determined that a database of classes would be of great social value. Save Cantonese rallied volunteers to identify regional classes, to create a database by skill-level, to use advanced data tools for developing an interactive graphical map, and to create visual pins for each schools program. Now, the public is able to find a Cantonese program by consulting the graphical map of 300+ listings. Users may filter the data table for specific class attributes and then zoom into nearby programs for details.

Program 2

We are incredibly excited to present our online Zine to the Cantonese Diaspora. Cantonese means something unique to each writer. It compiles 13 personal narratives from the writers ranging from Age from 11-74 and hailing from 7 American states and 2 foreign countries. The Editor and Artistic Director is a high school student whose original illustrations enhance each narrative on identity and culture. Non-Chinese Author: When people ask me, "Why save Cantonese?" I would ask, "Why save any language?" - and the answer to me is obvious, that all languages have value. They all have their own culture, their own histories, and most importantly, must be allowed to have their own futures. In a way, it's almost a silly question. Of course, we should save Cantonese.Cantonese Author: To me, being Cantonese is an integral part of my identity it's how I talk to my loved ones and how I connect with my heritage. I am intrigued by the complexity and beauty of the language. Reconnecting to my Cantonese identity is transformative.

Program 3

Save Cantonese affirms, sustains, and celebrates Cantonese Identity through grassroots advocacy and community events internationally. In 2023, we led and/or supported dozens of activities. Examples include: a) Allying with local organizations to facilitate events where attendees speak and practice Cantonese, e.g. providing volunteers for CantoQueer Dim Sum events in NYC Chinatown for building safe LGBTQ+ Cantonese communities and b) Organizing international English Media Campaigns of key stories in order to safeguard and pass on the language to future generations in our Archive for the Future records. The latter effort documents the courage and dedication of people around the world who work to protect the Cantonese language in diverse, local, and meaningful ways.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,042

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,042

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $629

Other Expenses $1,999

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,042	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$1,999	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$43	N/A	N/A

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jaime Pearl Tam	CEO	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julia Boots Quon	Secretary	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Ng Dooley	CFO	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
2023	$2,042	$1,999	$43	$43