Chinese Progressive Association is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1976. As of 12/2022, Chinese Progressive Association employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chinese Progressive Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Chinese Progressive Association generated $19.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $23.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 45.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Chinese Progressive Association has awarded 96 individual grants totaling $7,925,638. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CPA ORGANIZES WORKING CLASS CHINESE IMMIGRANT ADULTS AND YOUTH TO INCREASE THEIR VOICES THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE DIRECT ACTION CAMPAIGNS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. OUR WORK WITHIN OUR TENANT WORKER CENTER AND YOUTH ORGANIZING WORK ALLOWS OUR MEMBER/LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT AND ENGAGE IN ISSUES MOST EFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TENANT WORKER CENTER (TWC) - WORKERS RIGHTS OUTREACH AND WAGE CLINIC: THIS PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATES LOW-WAGE IMMIGRANT WORKERS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO AND CA LABOR LAWS INCLUDING MINIMUM WAGE AND PAID SICK LEAVE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CONSULTATION ON WORKPLACE VIOLATIONS AND REFERRAL TO LEGAL AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. TWC ALSO ENGAGES WORKERS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND POLITICAL EDUCATION TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITY TO ORGANIZE TO WIN BETTER LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS. TWC EQUIPPED OVER 10,000 WORKERS WITH LOCAL AND STATE LABOR LAWS KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS AND PROVIDED CONSULTATIONS TO OVER 100 WORKERS.
FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS AND THE HEALING & SOLIDARITY PROGRAM AT CPA ENGAGES, EDUCATES, AND ORGANIZES WORKING-CLASS COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO DEVELOP CLASS-BASED INTERVENTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES TO PUBLIC SAFETY. OVER 36 MEMBERS ENGAGED IN POLITICAL EDUCATION, INTERGENERATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES, AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TRAINING TO HAVE GENERATIVE DIALOGUE AROUND SAFETY, HEALING AND SOLIDARITY. CHS ALSO BUILDS STRATEGIC MULTI-RACIAL ALLIANCES TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AROUND VIOLENCE, SAFETY, HEALING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHILE STRENGTHENING REGIONAL AND NATIONAL GRASSROOTS CAPACITY TO COLLABORATE AND COORDINATE ON NARRATIVE AND POLICY STRATEGIES.
YOUTH MOJO (MOVEMENT OF JUSTICE AND ORGANIZING) DEVELOPS THE LEADERSHIP OF WORKING-CLASS CHINESE/ ASIAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ISSUE ANALYSIS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND HANDS-ON ORGANIZING. IN 2022, YOUTH MOJO ENGAGED OVER 60 YOUTH IN SUMMER AND SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS. YOUTH APPLY THEIR SKILLS BY LEADING CAMPAIGNS AND PROJECTS THAT UPLIFT YOUTH VOICES AND CREATE INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES THAT INVEST IN YOUTH WELLNESS AND GOVERNANCE IN SCHOOLS.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY APPLIES A STRUCTURED VOTER EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION PROGRAM TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS, PROMOTE CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND BUILD A PROGRESSIVE VOICE FOR LOW-INCOME AND WORKING-CLASS CHINESE IMMIGRANTS IN LOCAL, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL POLITICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimi Lee Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Arthur Liou Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charlotte Chang Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Geron Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacy Kono Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Yue-Sum Li Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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The Outreach Team Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $525,000 |
Impact Strategies Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $265,000 |
Sb Digital Technical Services | 12/30/22 | $239,000 |
Hit Strategies Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $166,000 |
Civitas Public Affairs Group Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $210,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $842,707 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,140,893 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,167 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,983,600 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,729,389 |
Investment income | $86,383 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $19,799,375 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,418,387 |
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 | $74,047 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,274 |
Payroll taxes | $5,641 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,063 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,776 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,403,264 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $348,756 |
Information technology | $181,898 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $755,035 |
Travel | $356,460 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,619 |
Interest | $71 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $63,797 |
Total functional expenses | $23,168,751 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,648,983 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,050,717 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $229,030 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,751,908 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $89,447 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $105,398 |
Total assets | $32,876,483 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,604,100 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $183,500 |
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 | $107,037 |
Total liabilities | $9,894,637 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,602,495 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,379,351 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,876,483 |
Over the last fiscal year, Chinese Progressive Association has awarded $6,266,476 in support to 42 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL GRANT | $96,606 |
CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: BLACK TO THE FUTURE GRANT | $15,000 |
CHINESE FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC GRANTPROGRAMMATIC GRANT | $103,128 |
BARRED BUSINESS FOUNDATION CO PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC GRANT | $25,000 |
PROVIDENCE YOUTH STUDENT MOVEMENT PURPOSE: COORDINATING COMMITTEE STIPEND | $16,500 |
ALBANY CARES GROUP PURPOSE: BLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONS | $62,500 |