Chong Wa Benevolent Association is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (Y40) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chong WA Benevolent Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2016, Chong WA Benevolent Association generated $51.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.8k during the year ending 12/2016. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOSTERING BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHINESE CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A SUMMER PROGRAM IS SPONSORED FOR 120 YOUNG PEOPLE TO COME TOGETHER AND MARCH IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARADES AND EVENTS INCLUDING DRILL TEAM AND A TEAM WITH A 30 CHINESE DRAGON. YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAMS GAIN AN AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHINESE CULTURE.
LOCAL CHINESE ORGANIZATIONS GATHER TOGETHER ON A SEMI-REGULAR BASIS TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY MATTERS AND DETERMINE WAYS TO DISSEMINATE CHINESE CULTURAL HERITAGE. THE EXPENSE IS THE COST OF REFRESHMENTS AND SUPPLIES.
A SUMMER PICNIC HOSTED TO PROMOTE CHINESE CULTURE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. EXPENSE IS THE COST OF RELATED FOOD AND SUPPLIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Faye Hong Lee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Liang Chen Assistant Chinese Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Leong Assistant English Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Lee English Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tuck Eng Auditor | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Wu Auditor | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $40 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,934 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,974 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $17,890 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $51,865 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,699 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,200 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,803 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,711 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $555 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,994 |
Insurance | $1,386 |
All other expenses | $1,005 |
Total functional expenses | $45,782 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,830 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,599 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,253 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,926 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,175 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $124,783 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,000 |
Total liabilities | $10,000 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $114,783 |
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