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Chinese Methodist Center Corporation

EIN 13-2876091 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHINESE METHODIST CENTER CORPORATION (CMCC) SERVES FAMILIES IN NYC DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH SO THEY CAN BUILD STRONGER FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER LIFE. CMCC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, COMPETENCY, AND CITIZENSHIP.

Income
$280,080
Spending
$317,516
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 41%
Employees
31
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$32,525, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $246,253 spent. THE CMCC ON-SITE AND REMOTE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OPERATED FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE PROVIDING HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING SERVICES TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH, MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 2:30 TO 6:00 PM. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT, STUDENTS WERE SERVED A HOME-COOKED NUTRITIOUS SUPPER MEAL DAILY ON-SITE. NINETY-PERCENT OF STUDENTS ENROLLED MADE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR ACADEMICS. EACH SEMESTER AT LEAST TWENTY DEDICATED CMCC TEAM MEMBERS WORKED TOGETHER TO POSITIVELY IMPACT STUDENTS.
  2. $47,249 spent. THE CMCC CONTINUED ITS ON-SITE SUMMER PROGRAM AND ITS REMOTE TUTORING SERVICES FOR SEVEN-WEEKS DURING JULY AND AUGUST. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMICS, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OFF-SITE TRIPS, LEARNED HOW TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, WORKED TOGETHER ON SERVICE PROJECTS AND HOSTED A COMMUNITY DAY EVENT AT A NEARBY PARK. ALL THESE ENDEAVORS WERE ACHIEVED WITH THE HELP AND COMMITMENT OF CMCC STAFF, TEACHERS, INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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