U S-China Christian Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE RELIGOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO NEEDY PEOPLE IN IMPOVERISHED COUNTRIES AND IN THE UNITED STATES.
- Income
- $64,966
- Spending
- $138,436
- Reserves
- 36.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 36.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 113% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $126,264 spent. FREE MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES TO MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES IN IMPOVERISHED COUNTRIES. MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE SCREENING FOR DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, HEMOGLOBIN CANCER, HYPERCHOLESTERPLEMIA, HEART DISEASE, ALLERGIES, BACK INJURIES, TREATMENT OF DIABETES, LIFE STYLE INSTRUCTION, CORRECT POSTURE, EXERCISE, INFANT CARE, AND GERIATRIC CARE.DENTAL SERVICES INCLUDE SCREENING, EXTRACTIONS, FILLINGS, PERIODONTAL DISEASE, RESTORATIVE CARE, RECONSTRUCTION, X-RAY, DIAGNOSIS, DENTAL HYGIENE, SOME COSMETIC DENTISTRY, AND DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO STUDENTS, FAMILY AND PATIENTS.HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCREENING AND EVALUATION INCLUDING CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING, WOMEN AND CHILD HEALTH EVALUATION AND NUTRITION INFORMATION, HEMOGOBLIN SCREENING, DIABETIC SCREENING, VISION AND EYE EXAMINATIONS, POSTURE EDUCATION EVALUATION EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND WEIGHT CONTROL AND SCREENING FOR LUNG CAPACITY AND SMOKE CESSATION LECTURE.CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION TO ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS. LECTURES AND POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS INCLUDING DENTAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE, ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE, HEALTHFUL LIFESTYLE AND NUTRITION, AND DIABETIC EDUCATION.DAILY POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING:1. DENTAL ORAL HEALTH INCLUDING ACTUAL LIFE DEMONSTRATIONS2. DIABETIC EDUCATION WITH NUTRITION INFORMATION INCLUDING DIETARY EXAMPLES, TREATMENTS, CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS3. SMOKE CESSATION4. LIFE STYLE5. HYPERTENSION AND HEART DISEASE INCLUDING NUTRITION INFORMATIONA WOMEN STUDIES PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED TO TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST EXAMINATIONS AND EARLY DETECTION USING SUSAN G KOMEN DEMONSTRATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM TOUCHES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN MAINTAINING SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF PRESERVATION.PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL/DENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE IN IMPOVERISHED COUNTRIES.CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDEPENDEDNT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF DESKS AND CHAIRS. PROVIDED SERVICES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN REGARDING NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION. COUNSELING ASSESSMENT AND RESOURCE VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED BY QUALIFIED LICENSED COUNSELORS AND CREDENTIALED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS. SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AT OCEANSIDE ADVENTIST ACADEMY. SERVICES INCLUDE CAREER COUNSELING AND INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT PLANS TO HELP DETERMINE SPECIFIC INTERESTS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CAREER AND VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CAREER/VOCATIONAL INTERESTS AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL STATUS. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE AND ESTABLISH THEIR SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS THAT WOULD FULFILL THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENT.LOCAL HOMELESS PROJECTS - SERVICES INCLUDE DENTAL & MEDICAL CLINICS, CLOTHING, HEALTH PACKS, AND MEALS TO THE HOMELESS POPULATION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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