Chinese Progressive Political Action Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chinese Progressive Political Action Inc 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 06/2022, Chinese Progressive Political Action Inc generated $301.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $119.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CURRENT SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING CHINESE COMMUNITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE, RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF PEOPLE IN SUCH COMMUNITIES. TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES FOR FULL EQUALITY WITHIN AND WITHOUT SUCH COMMUNITIES TO ELIMINATE RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN MASSACHUSETTS, AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR. TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE WHO SUPPORT SUCH LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES. TO DEVELOP AND MOBILIZE FINANCIAL, MATERIAL AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THE FOREGOING OBJECTIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHINESE PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL ACTION, INC. IS A CIVIC ACTION ORGANIZATION, ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION, TO EDUCATE AND ORGANIZE AROUND THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING THE MASSACHUSETTS CHINESE COMMUNITY; TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S WELFARE AND ELIMINATE INEQUALITY; TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE WHO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY'S AGENDA; AND TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES.
CHINESE PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL ACTION, INC. IS A CIVIC ACTION ORGANIZATION, ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION, TO EDUCATE AND ORGANIZE AROUND THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING THE MASSACHUSETTS CHINESE COMMUNITY; TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S WELFARE AND ELIMINATE INEQUALITY; TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE WHO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY'S AGENDA; AND TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lisette Le Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Lau Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jian Hua Tang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lydia Lowe Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Louie President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisette Le Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $301,739 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $301,739 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $301,739 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,195 |
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 | $23,636 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,304 |
Payroll taxes | $1,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $20,831 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $35,700 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,019 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $246 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1 |
Total functional expenses | $119,788 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $157,574 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $125,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $282,574 |
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 | $67,976 |
Total liabilities | $67,976 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $40,573 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $174,025 |
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 | $282,574 |