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Chinese Community Center Inc

EIN 76-0067885 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO BRIDGE EAST & WEST BY ENRICHING FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
99
Volunteers
355
Highest pay
$169,389, chief executive officer

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 20 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM:THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM EQUIPS ADULTS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR CAREER AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS AND INCLUDES SUCH SERVICES AS VOCATIONAL TRAINING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, JOB READINESS TRAINING, DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, BENEFITS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE, ADULT EDUCATION, TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, AND CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 6,244 CLIENTS.
  2. $910,489 spent. SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM:THE SENIOR CENTER HELPS OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THROUGH THE DAY ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SERVICES (DAHS) PROGRAM, CAREGIVER INFORMATION SERVICES (CIS), EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS (EBIS), FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND HEALTH INFORMATION. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,915 CLIENTS.
  3. $747,123 spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER:THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS AN ACCREDITED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT HELPS CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS ACHIEVE AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 269 CLIENTS.
  4. $215,636 spent. CULTURE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM:THE CULTURE & COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROVIDES CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. IN 2024, 250 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND ABOUT 10,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 2024 LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL.
  5. $515,057 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM HELPS AT-RISK STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL OPTIMIZE THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT DURING THE AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS AND SUMMERTIME THROUGH TARGETED ACADEMIC TUTORING; STANDARDIZED TEST PREPARATION; SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) ACTIVITIES; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES; PHYSICAL EXERCISE; AND HEALTHY NUTRITION. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 479 CLIENTS.

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 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 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 February 1984.

    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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