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Chinese Association for Science and Technology Mid-West USA Inc

EIN 84-1217244 · Hghlnds Ranch, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong94 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We dedicate ourselves to the promotion and enhancement of mutual understanding and the development of cultural, educational, social, and economic ties between the people of the US and China. CAST (MW, USA) supports the expansion of global awareness and helps to eliminates cultural and language barriers between two of the most unique nations. CAST (MW, USA) also dedicates itself to better the social and economic standings of the local Chinese American communities. We engage in multicultural activities to help enrich the lives of our local communities. We invest in various supporting services for the small Chinese American business communities around the US.

Income
$165,521
Spending
$147,884
Reserves
31.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Highest pay
$25,000, president / ceo

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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% 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)
  1. $78,600 spent. Held over 60 small personal seminars helping newly immigrated Chinese Americans to acclimate to life in the US; re-started the quarterly conference in the last quarter, serving over 280 guests; started using ZOOM calls to help people still under the effect of the pandemic; facilitated the relocation of half a dozen small private Chinese businesses to Southern California, Atlanta and Denver metro area; re-elected our Chairwoman; re-confirmed our commitment to help local Chinese American small businesses

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

  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 August 1993.

    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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