Chinese Historical Society Of Southern California Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $193.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 10/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-3155357
Organization Overview
Chinese Historical Society Of Southern California Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, 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. Chinese Historical Society Of Southern California 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, Chinese Historical Society Of Southern California Inc generated $193.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $115.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH A MUTUAL INTEREST IN THE IMPORTANT HISTORY AND HISTORICAL ROLE OF CHINESE AND CHINESE AMERICANS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; TO PURSUE, PRESERVE AND COMMUNICATE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS HISTORY; AND TO PROMOTE THE HERITAGE OF THE CHINESE AND CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF A BETTER APPRECIATION OF OUR RICH, MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIGITAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES: THE ORGANIZATION IS CONTINUING THE PROCESS OF FULLY IMPLEMENTING THE PRESERVATION ASSESSMENT RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ITS DIGITAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. SINCE 2021, THE ORGANIZATION HAS HIRED ARCHIVISTS AS COLLECTIONS MANAGER TO ASSESS, ORGANIZE AND MANAGE THE DIGITAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. IN ADDITION, OTHER QUALIFIED ARCHIVISTS HAVE BEEN CONTRACTED TO CONVERT ITS ARCHIVES AND COLLECTIONS INTO A DIGITAL FORMAT FOR GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS.
FIVE CHINATOWNS PROJECT: A RESEARCH PROJECT THAT DOCUMENTS COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES THAT WERE CENTRAL TO THE LIVES OF CHINESE AMERICAN RESIDENTS OF THE CITY DURING THE PERIOD OF CHINESE AMERICAN EXCLUSION AND RESTRICTION. THESE COMMUNITIES EMERGED AS PART OF THE MULTI-ETHNIC CORE OF THE CITY IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN 1882 AND 1965. STUDENT INTERNS WERE ENGAGED IN THE SUMMER OF 2022 TO CONDUCT ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS, RESEARCH NEWSPAPERS, CENSUS MANUSCRIPTS, CITY DIRECTORIES AS WELL AS REVIEW PRIVATE FAMILY COLLECTIONS. THE RESULTS OF THE PROJECT WILL BE JOINTLY PUBLISHED BOOK WITH THE UCLA ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM.
OUTREACH AND SPEAKER PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO HOST ITS OWN MONTHLY SPEAKER PROGRAM ON ZOOM AS WELL AS CO-HOSTING DINNER PROGRAMS WITH CHINA SOCIETY ON TOPICS RELATED TO CHINESE AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THIS OUTREACH ALSO EXTENDS TO WORKING AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON PROJECTS AND EXHIBITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION TO PROMOTE CHINESE AMERICAN HISTORY TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ricky Leo President Fy2024 [vice President Fy2023] | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Gordon Hom Vice President Fy2024 [director Fy2023] | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Susan Dickson Secretary Fy2024 [vp-Programs Fy2023] | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Franklin Mah Treasurer Fy2023 & Fy2024 | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Lauren Hom Membership Secretary Fy2024 [secretary Fy2023] | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Linda Bentz Director Fy2023 & Fy2024 | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,047 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,210 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,188 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $156,257 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,559 |
| Investment income | $18,994 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $121 |
| 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 | $469 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $193,400 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $74,324 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,077 |
| Information technology | $6,567 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,271 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $250 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,514 |
| All other expenses | $652 |
| Total functional expenses | $115,715 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,153 |
| 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 | $493,774 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $633,879 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,151,806 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $1,151,806 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,151,806 |