Center For Bridging Cultures Inc is located in McLean, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Bridging Cultures Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Bridging Cultures Inc 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 12/2023, Center For Bridging Cultures Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $840.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Center For Bridging Cultures Inc has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $535,675. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CENTER FOR BRIDGING CULTURES (CBC) IS A NONPROFIT, APOLITICAL, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN CULTURES TO OFFER LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CROSS-CULTURAL CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION GRANTS - TO SUPPORT K-12 SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE PREEXISTING CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHING PROGRAMS. THE GRANTS CAN BE USED FOR TEACHING MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGY TOOLS, ASSESSMENT TESTS ADMINISTRATION, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL IMMERSIVE APPRECIATION EXPERIENCES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2024.
CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION RESEARCH - TO CAPTURE THE FULL PICTURES OF CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROGRAMS CURRENTLY IN THE US, AND ANALYZE THE DEMANDS, RESOURCES, ISSUES, AND GAPS FOR PROVIDING BETTER CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION SUPPORT IN THE FUTURE.
CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHER SUPPORT - TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND ORGANIZE TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS PARTICULARLY EMERGING TEACHERS TO IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC THINKING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATION, TEAM-WORK, AND PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Reeder Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Kamenitzer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Qing Gao Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $130,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,127,315 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,127,315 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $720 |
Investment income | $3,104 |
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 | $60 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,131,199 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $358,573 |
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. | $157,832 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,840 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,580 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,153 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,567 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,654 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $104,735 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,127 |
Information technology | $7,997 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,360 |
Travel | $51,490 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,740 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $902 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $840,640 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,885 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $162 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $670,000 |
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 | $811,047 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,614 |
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 | $185,614 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $625,433 |
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 | $811,047 |
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Bridging Cultures Inc has awarded $346,921 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BARD COLLEGE PURPOSE: Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Education Grants aim to support K-12 schools to establish or enhance preexisting Chinese language teaching programs. The grants can be used for teaching materials, technology tools, assessment tests administration, extracurricular activities, teachers professional development, and cultural immersive appreciation experiences during the academic year of 2024 | $9,941 |
ANCHOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL PURPOSE: Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Education Grants aim to support K-12 schools to establish or enhance preexisting Chinese language teaching programs. The grants can be used for teaching materials, technology tools, assessment tests administration, extracurricular activities, teachers professional development, and cultural immersive appreciation experiences during the academic year of 2024 | $10,000 |
COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Education Grants aim to support K-12 schools to establish or enhance preexisting Chinese language teaching programs. The grants can be used for teaching materials, technology tools, assessment tests administration, extracurricular activities, teachers professional development, and cultural immersive appreciation experiences during the academic year of 2024 | $10,000 |
ELITE PREP ACADEMY PURPOSE: Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Education Grants aim to support K-12 schools to establish or enhance preexisting Chinese language teaching programs. The grants can be used for teaching materials, technology tools, assessment tests administration, extracurricular activities, teachers professional development, and cultural immersive appreciation experiences during the academic year of 2024 | $10,000 |
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Education Grants aim to support K-12 schools to establish or enhance preexisting Chinese language teaching programs. The grants can be used for teaching materials, technology tools, assessment tests administration, extracurricular activities, teachers professional development, and cultural immersive appreciation experiences during the academic year of 2024 | $9,900 |
FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: Cross-Cultural Chinese Language Education Grants aim to support K-12 schools to establish or enhance preexisting Chinese language teaching programs. The grants can be used for teaching materials, technology tools, assessment tests administration, extracurricular activities, teachers professional development, and cultural immersive appreciation experiences during the academic year of 2024 | $10,000 |