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Chinese American Planning Council Inc

EIN 13-6202692 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CPC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF CHINESEAMERICAN, IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.

Income
$69.7 million
Spending
$64.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
1,058
Volunteers
642
Highest pay
$330,576, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $26.4 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - CPC OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND WHICH HELP THEM SUCCESSFULLY ACCESS SERVICES AND ADAPT TO THE AMERICAN WELFARE SYSTEM. CPC PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS, IMMIGRATION-RELATED NEEDS, LEGAL SERVICES, SPECIAL NEEDS AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE/REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR ASIAN CHILDREN UNDER 18 AND THEIR FAMILIES, HIV, AIDS SUPPORT, SENIOR EMPLOYMENT, CHILDCARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL, HEALTH CARE CONSULTING, AS WELL AS TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
  2. $10.3 million spent. CHILD CARE SERVICES / SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES - CPC PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS AS YOUNG AS 6 MONTHS OLD, AS WELL AS A FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM. CPC ALSO PROVIDES SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE WHICH OFFERS ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
  3. $8.5 million spent. SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES - CPC SERVES THOUSANDS OF ELDERLY MEMBERS THROUGH ITS THREE SENIOR CENTERS ( MANHATTAN AND QUEENS ) AND A SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM IN BROOKLYN. MEMBERS MAY ENJOY CONGREGATE MEALS, MEALS-ON-WHEELS, A WIDE-RANGE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS, EXERCISE CLASSES, EDUCATIONAL AND ESL WORKSHOPS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER THEIR WELL-BEING.
  4. $5.8 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES - INCLUDES 1) SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS 6 WEEKS-LONG SUMMER INTERNSHIP WHERE NYC YOUTH AGES 14-24 GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILL SETS FROM A JOB SECTOR. THE PROGRAM IS A LOTTERY-BASED OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTERED BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WORK LEARN AND GROW IS THE CONTINUATION OF THIS PROGRAM; WITH PARTICIPANTS WORKING WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS TO DEVELOP THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION INTO WORK AND EXPOSES THEM TO DIFFERENT CAREER FIELDS. 2) NDA PROGRAM AT FDR HS, FORT HAMILTON HS AND NEW UTRECHT HS-TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AIMING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS GRADES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
  5. $1.3 million spent. WORKFORCE SERVICES - THE CPC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION PROVIDES ACCESS TO TRAINING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS EAGER TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 August 1984.

    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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