Hong Kong Democracy Council Usa
- Assets
- $483.0k
- Revenue
- $485.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 84-2856766
Organization Overview
Hong Kong Democracy Council Usa is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (Q40) the organization is classified as: International Peace & Security, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hong Kong Democracy Council USA 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 12/2020, Hong Kong Democracy Council USA generated $485.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $145.0k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: HKDC WILL WORK TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING IN THE UNITED STATES ABOUT THE STATE OF HONG KONG UNITED STATES RELATIONS, AND THE STATE OF THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM AND ITS VALUES IN HONG KONG, SO AS TO INFORM THE US MEDIA AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE AND STATUS OF, AND THREATS TO, HONG KONG'S BASIC DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS.HKDC WILL DISSEMINATE INFORMATION, ANALYSIS, COMMENTARY, AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE MEDIA, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL BRIEFINGS, NEWSLETTERS, MESSAGING GROUPS, PRESS CONFERENCES, PUBLIC STATEMENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS, AND ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED REPORTS.HKDC MAY SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC CONFERENCES AND FORUMS ON VARIOUS ISSUES IN ORDER TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE OF US HONG KONG ISSUES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE HKDC'S POLICY CONFERENCE 2020 AND HKDC'S LIVE WEBINARS.HKDC WILL WORK TO AMPLIFY INFLUENTIAL VOICES OF US HONG KONG POLICY EXPERTS AS IT RELATES TO HONG KONG'S AUTONOMY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND OTHER DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENTS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE SHARING AND PROMOTING COMMENTARY, ANALYSIS AND TESTIMONY FROM EXPERTS ON US HONG KONG RELATIONS TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT US PLATFORM FOR HONG KONG'S CIVIL SOCIETY TO DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HONG KONG CIVIL SOCIETY AND ITS AMERICA COUNTERPART. THIS WILL BE DONE BY HOSTING DELEGATIONS OF HONG KONGERS IN THE US, AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE US AND HONG KONG TO FOSTER A DEEPER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.HKDC MAY SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, VISITING SCHOLARS INTERESTED IN STUDYING US HONG KONG RELATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE IN ADVOCATING FOR DEMOCRACY.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HKDC WILL WORK TO STRENGTHEN THE COLLECTIVE IDENTITY AND ENGAGEMENT OF HONG KONGERS RESIDING, STUDYING, OR WORKING IN THE US, BY CONDUCTING FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE OUTREACH, CONVENINGS AND TRAINING FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. TO EFFECTUATE THIS GOAL, THE CORPORATION WILL FACILITATE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL PRESENTATIONS ON HONG KONG; PROVIDE TRAININGS IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND GENERAL ADVOCACY FOR US HONG KONGERS; AND SHARE AND PROMOTE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OF US HONG KONG GROUPS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN LEARNING AND OR SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY IN HONG KONG, NATIONALLY.HKDC MAY RECRUIT AND MAINTAIN AN ADVISORY BOARD OF ACADEMIC, POLICY, AND CIVIL SOCIETY EXPERTS AND LEADERS INT HE US WHO BEST UNDERSTAND HONG KONG'S DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND ARE BEST POSITIONED TO BE AUHORITATIVE SOURCES OF ANALYSIS.HKDC WILL WORK TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRACY AND FURTHERANCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN HONG KONG SO AS TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IN PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ABROAD, HKDC WILL BY ADVOCATING UNITED STATES POLICIES IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN HONG KONG. THIS WILL BE DONE BY DEVELOPING AND DISSEMINATING POLICY FACTSHEETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Chu Managing Director | Officer | 60 | $78,494 |
Anna Cheung President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Victoria Tin-Bor Hui Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Ng Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $484,705 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $484,705 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $341 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $485,046 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,494 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,210 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,100 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,656 |
| Office expenses | $10,138 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,174 |
| Travel | $13,990 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,317 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $144,971 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $482,998 |
| 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 | $482,998 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $482,998 |
| 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 | $482,998 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Hong Kong Democracy Council Usa has recieved totaling $128,251.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $73,860 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39,674 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $13,717 |
Yelp Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: MATCHING CONTRIBUTION MADE BY EMPLOYEE OF YELP, INC. | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Washington, DC | $534,684,148 | $73,160,068 |
Search For Common Ground Washington, DC | $16,697,038 | $35,565,187 |
Dt Institute Washington, DC | $2,449,854 | $14,948,751 |
The Center For Advanced Defense Studies Inc Washington, DC | $8,510,305 | $11,072,530 |
Global Peace Foundation Lanham, MD | $3,602,473 | $13,061,043 |
The Jewish Institute For National Security Of America Washington, DC | $7,066,134 | $6,314,808 |
Global Internet Forum To Counter Terrorism Inc Washington, DC | $6,548,810 | $3,675,449 |
J Street Washington, DC | $2,688,067 | $2,890,512 |
Peacetech Lab Washington, DC | $1,032,706 | $2,713,744 |
Center For Religion And Diplomacy Inc Washington, DC | $716,383 | $1,966,932 |
Alliance For Peacebuilding Washington, DC | $1,965,638 | $1,852,666 |
Institute For Global Engagement Arlington, VA | $1,022,111 | $1,156,625 |