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Culture Regeneration Research Society

EIN 68-0388605 · Alhambra, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 - WE ARE DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS POVERTY RELIEF, CARING FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND THE SICK.OUR MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL FUNDS TO THE NEEDY STUDENTS INTHE RURAL VILLAGES AND INNER CITIES.FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION MISSIONWE ARE DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS POVERTY RELIEF, CARINGFOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND THE SICK.OUR MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL FUNDS FOR THE NEEDY STUDENTS INTHE RURAL VILLAGES AND INNER CITIES.FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESSTHE INFORMATIONAL RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX ACCOUNTANT AND IS REVIEWED BYTHE BOARD CHAIR PRIOR TO FILING.FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO & TOP MANAGEMENTGUIDELINES FOR ALL COMPENSATIONS FOR CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TOP MANAGEMENT ARELISTED IN DETAILS IN CRRS USA BYLAWS. ANY REVISIONS WERE DISCUSSED AND APPROVED INBOARD MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MEETING MIN

Income
$192,574
Spending
$170,416
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
45 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 45.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $82,115 spent. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS-CHINA.
  2. $22,824 spent. CRRS USA TEAMS WITH CRRS CANADA TO SUPPORT PUBLICATION OF "CULTURAL CHINA" MAGAZINE FOR THE CHINESE UNIVERSITIES SCHOLARS.
  3. $16,100 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE
  4. $4,960 spent. MISCELLANEOUS CHARITY PROGRAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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