CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

EIN: 946122446 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$656,949
Total Expenses
$1,290,277
Total Assets
$3,106,806
Net Assets
$3,032,008
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ESTHER LI
Phone
4153911188
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, founded in 1963, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $657K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 96% operating deficit.

Mission

CHSA is dedicated to the documentation, study, and presentation of Chinese American history. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational,public programming, CHSA promotes contributions and legacy of Chinese America.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $599,176
Program Service Revenue $29,491
Investment Income $1,193
Other Revenue $27,089
TOTAL REVENUE $656,949

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $433,067
Fundraising Expenses $70,072
Program Expenses $812,724
Other Expenses $857,210
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,290,277

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $656,949 $1,949,631 -0.7%
Expenses $1,290,277 $1,517,134 -0.1%
Net Income $-633,328 $432,497 -2.5%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
15
Volunteers
15

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
5
$43,510
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALVINA CHOU COO 40.00
Officer
$43,510 $0 $43,510
GORRETTI LIU President 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER LIM President 24.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT PAN Secretary 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER LI Treasurer 16.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA SO Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALVIN LAO Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LEI Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD LUU Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY WANG Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH WUN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LILY HO Director 2.00
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
2024 $656,949 $1,290,277 $3,106,806 $-633,328
2023 $1,949,631 $1,517,134 $3,742,917 $432,497
2022 $1,946,946 $1,576,266 $3,264,991 $370,680
2021 $1,101,546 $908,714 $2,947,691 $192,832
2020 $618,278 $588,801 $2,832,286 $29,477
2019 $677,556 $827,336 $2,707,761 $-149,780
2018 $1,011,991 $671,889 $2,859,165 $340,102
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