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Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts Inc

EIN 22-2976645 · Lincoln, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO PROMOTE CHINESE ETHNICAND CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS, AND TO ENHANCE THEUNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE EASTERN HERITAGE.

Income
$346,000
Spending
$361,486
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 33 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. $6,378 spent. THERE IS AN ALL-AMERICAN CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY COMPETITION FOR AGE 22 AND UNDER. THEY PARTICIPATE IN 8 GROUPS. ABOUT 120 ENTRIES WERE ACCEPTED. WINNERS RECEIVE A CASH AWARD, CERTIFICATE. WINNING ARTSARE EXHIBITED ON WEBSITE AND ONLINE FOR PHOTOGRAPH AND EXHIBITION. PROFESSIONAL JURY RECEIVE HONORARIUM, TRAVEL AND MEAL EXPENSES.
  2. $279,604 spent. FREE CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS BY 19 OUTSTANDING ASIAN MUSICIANS. PERFORMERS RECEIVE TRAVEL, HOTEL AND MEAL EXPENSES. EXPENSES INCLUDING SITE RENTAL, PROMOTION, PRINTING, RECORDING AND PRACTICE ROOM. THEY ALSO RECIEVE A CASH HONORARIUM. CASH DONATIONS AND TICKET SALES ARE RECIEVED AT THE DOOR
  3. $23,350 spent. CONCERTO COMPETITION FOR ALL PIANIST UP TO AGE 35. THERE IS AN APPLICATION FEE OF $100 PER APPLICANT. VIDEO PRELIMINARY WITH IN PERSON TRYOUTS FOR SEMIFINAL AND FINAL RUNS. JURY PANEL OF 10 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. THEY RECEIVE HONORARIUM, HOTEL, TRAVEL AND MEALS. WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS AND PERFORMANCE WITH THE ORCHESTRA.

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 November 6, 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 November 1989.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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