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Zuaa-Gwdc Foundation Inc

EIN 88-1489290 · Potomac, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC HAS BEEN ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE COMMUNICATION OF ZUAA ALUMNI AND OTHER FRIENDS IN THE GREAT WASHINGTON AREA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Income
$38,073
Spending
$26,044
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
29

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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.

  • 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, 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 (8)
  1. $6,847 spent. In July 2025, ARCUP robotics competition was held to provide middle school students with a passion for robotics with a platform to hone their skills.
  2. $6,639 spent. In June 2025, China-U.S. People-to-People ExchangesPromoting cultural exchange between Chinese and American youth, fostering mutual learning, and building friendships.
  3. $2,761 spent. Mid-Autumn Festival:In August, the Mid-Autumn Gathering provides alumni with an opportunity for members to get to know one another and deepen their friendships.
  4. $2,689 spent. 2.February Spring Festival Gala: The objective of this event is to bring alumni together to celebrate the Chinese New Yearthe most highly anticipated event of the year.
  5. $590 spent. Qiushi Forum: At the Qiushi Forum, this years outstanding students share their experiences applying to universities, offering guidance and direction to younger students.
  6. $510 spent. May Barbecue at Black Hill: The objective of this event is to bring together alumni from various universities to meet new people and strengthen ties with old friends.
  7. $233 spent. In October, a hiking event was organized for the purpose of in collaboration with other universities, offering sports-loving alumni an opportunity to exercise, socialize, and deepen their friendships.
  8. $198 spent. January XIAOCHI festival:The objective of this event is to provide alumni with a passion for cooking an opportunity to showcase their talents, while generating proceeds for the Alumni Association through a charity sale.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 August 2023.

    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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