Chinese Youth Camp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CYC is organized and shall be operated exclusively for nonprofit purposes, including, but not limited to, promoting Chinese culture, developing young Asian American leaders and encouraging fellowship among Asian Americans, through an annual summer camp. Throughout the day, campers attend classes taught by talent show, dance party, mini-Olympics, just to name a few. These activities help to foster an environment in which children can learn about Chinese heritage, gain leadership, and build lifelong friendships. Additionally, This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Code.
- Income
- $234,593
- Spending
- $195,298
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 94%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 48
- Highest pay
- $1,750, camp director, finance director, facilities
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 48% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
- $195,298 spent. Houston Chinese Youth Camp is a 501c3 non-profit organization that hosts a week-long camp where students ages 8-18 can learn about Chinese heritage, gain leadership, and build lifelong friendships. Throughout the day, campers attend classes taught by experienced teachers on different aspects of the Chinese culture, such as: Dragon Dance, Chinese Yo-yo, Folk Dance, Chinese Dodgeball, Chinese Arts & Crafts. In the evening, various activities are held, such as a Chinese dodgeball tournament talent show, dance party, mini-Olympics, just to name a few. These activities help to foster an environment in which children can grow personally via leadership opportunities or simply through making friends. Prior to camp, we provided leadership training to our counselors and assistant counselors as well as organizational/business training to new volunteers.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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