Northern New Jersey Chinese Association
- Assets
- $417.5k
- Revenue
- $159.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pine Brook, NJ
- Founding
- 09/1985
- Data as of
- 08/2024
- EIN
- 22-2566224
Organization Overview
Northern New Jersey Chinese Association is located in Pine Brook, NJ. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern New Jersey Chinese Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2024, Northern New Jersey Chinese Association generated $159.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $163.2k during the year ending 08/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE AND TO PROMOTE CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE TO THE COMMUNITY, VIA CHINESE LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS, CULTURE PROGRAMS AND MUSICAL CHOIR PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHINESE LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS PROVIDE MANDARIN CHINESE SESSIONS TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOTH TRADITIONAL AND SIMPLIFIED WRITING SYSTEMS, PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHINESE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, LIKE CHINESE YO-YO, CHINESE CHESS AND GO GAME, CHINESE TRADITIONAL BRUSH PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY, TRADITIONAL DANCING, KARATE TRAINING, BEAN-ART, AS WELL AS BADMINTON PRACTICE. VARIOUS EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS ARE ORGANIZED FOR STUDENTS. SPECIAL FOCUS IS MADE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE SAT-CHINESE AND AP-CHINESE EXAMS. A SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE IS ORGANIZED TO REVIEW AND REWARD SCHOLARSHIP TO OUTSTANDING GRADUATING STUDENTS IN SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
TAIWAN CENTER OF MANDARIN LEARNING (TCML) IS A PROGRAM ESTABLISHED AND FUNDED BY THE US AND TAIWAN GOVERNMENTS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS MANDARIN CLASSES TO 18 YEARS AND OLDER LANGUAGE LEARNERS A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC ALTERNATIVE TO LEARN MANDARIN. IT ALSO PROMOTES TEACHING WITH TAIWANESE CHARACTERISTICS, AS WELL AS INTRODUCING THE MANY WONDERS THAT TAIWAN OFFERS.
THE YOOUTH CHORAL PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG STUDENT NECESSARY MUSICAL TRAININGS. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES THE YOUTH TO PERFORM AT LOCAL CHARITY EVENTS, CULTURAL EVENTS AND SEVERAL SENIOR HOUSING CENTERS IN THE NEIGHBOTHOOD.
THE ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES VARIOUS EVENTS TO THE FAMILIES AND MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING HOSTING ANNUAL CHARITY CONCERT WITH PROGRAMS AIMING AT OLDER IMMIGRANTS, ANNUAL DANCER DINNER PARTY FOR THE ADULT COMMUNITY, SENDING VOLUNTEERS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, ORGANIZING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FOR "COOKING FOR HOMELESS", PROVIDING VARIOUS EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Yiing Sun President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Joe Yang President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lihue Chen Vice Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Horng Yang Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Chen Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Yan Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,630 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,740 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,311 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,681 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,091 |
| Investment income | $2,955 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $159,727 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,090 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $62,761 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,175 |
| Office expenses | $3,336 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,531 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $160 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,100 |
| All other expenses | $1,699 |
| Total functional expenses | $163,158 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $417,499 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $417,499 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $43,835 |
| Total liabilities | $43,835 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $373,664 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $417,499 |