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Fei Tian College

EIN 45-2926542 · Cuddebackvlle, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FEI TIAN COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT FOSTERS ARTISTIC AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AN APPRECIATION FOR THE DIVINELY-INSPIRED CLASSICAL TRADITIONS OF EAST AND WEST, AND THE KNOWLEDGE AND VIRTUES THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER WORLD, ALL WHILE BEING ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN A VIBRANT FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY.

Income
$19.1 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
22.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
88
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$51,200, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 March 31, 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 (1)
  1. $12.2 million spent. FEI TIAN COLLEGE'S PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT IS PROVIDING EDUCATION IN CLASSICAL CHINESE DANCE AND EAST-WEST MUSIC TO THE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ITS PROGRAM. THE COLLEGE ALSO PROVIDES THE STUDENTS GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTRUCTION PROVIDED INCLUDE COMPENSATION RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL FUNCTION OF THE COLLEGE, TEACHING MATERIALS AND SERVICES. THE COLLEGE RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DONATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR.PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY OF THE COLLEGE. STUDENT ASSISTANCE IS PRIMARILY SCHOLARSHIPS, SUCH AS TUITION WAIVERS AND SCHOLARSHIP STIPENDS. MOST OF THE STUDENT BODY RECEIVED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR. THE COLLEGE RECEIVED APPROXIMATLEY $2.8 MILLION IN DONATED USE OF FACILITIES.DURING 2024, THE COLLEGE SUPPORTED ITS MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND OF NURTURING IN ITS STUDENTS INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL VIRTUES THROUGH PROGRAM SERVICES. SUCH PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING AND AUXILARY SERVICES, SUCH AS DORMITORIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 May 2012.

    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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