Acton Chinese Language School is located in Acton, MA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Acton Chinese Language School 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 06/2023, Acton Chinese Language School generated $210.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $205.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ACTON CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL (ACLS) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING AT PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SETTING FOR YOUNGSTERS AND ADULTS ALIKE IN ACTON AND ITS NEIGHBORING TOWNS TO LEARN CHINESE LANGUAGE, TRADITIONS, AND CULTURE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT CULTIVATING CHINESE CULTURE AND HERITAGE INTO THE YOUNG CHINESE AMERICAN WILL HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THEIR ORIGINS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES & CHINESE AS SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES: THE COMPANY SERVICED 281 STUDENTS IN 22 CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES. THESE CLASSES SERVED STUDENTS FROM 5 YEARS OLD TO THE 9TH GRADE IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE COMPANY ALSO PROVIDES EIGHT LEVELS OF CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR CHINESE AS THE SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS. A TOTAL OF 25 STUDENTS ATTENDED THESE CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMPANY PROVIDES CHINESE AP REVIEW CLASS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE FALL AND THE SPRING SEMESTERS. 23 STUDENTS ATTENDED THESE REVIEW COURSES.
ACTON CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL CULTURE PROGRAM: THE COMPANY OFFERS 22 CULTURE CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC IN AREA OF ARTS, FITNESS, ACADEMIC, AND MUSIC INSTRUMENT, AND CHESS. IN FY2023, THE COMPANY OFFERED19 PROGRAMS SUCH AS BADMINTON, AMC 8, CLASSIC ADULT FOLK DANCE, CHILDREN DANCE, INTERNATIONAL CHESS, FENCING FOR CHILDREN, CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING, ACRYLIC PAINTING, CREATIVE PENCIL DRAWING AND SKETCHING, PIPA, PING PONG, LANGUAGE ART, BROADCASTING TRAININGM TAI CHI, PROGRAM WITH PYTHON, MAKING GAME WITH PYTHON, CODING INTERACTIVE, GAMES WITH SCRATH, RESTORATIVE YOGA. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 161 INDIVIDUALS IN FY2023. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMPANY OFFERED SIX CLUBS INCLUDING ADULTS CHORUS CLUB, BADMINTON CLUB, BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, SENIOR CLUB, VOLLEYBALL CLUB, BASKETBALL CLUB, AND CHESS & CARD GAME CLUB IN FY2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Xiaoping Ao Chairperson | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lin Zhang Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ally Lee Clerk | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Guoying Zuo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hongyu Luo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Qiang Yu Director | Trustee | 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 | $34,730 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,730 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $173,029 |
Investment income | $2,905 |
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 | $210,664 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $520 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $92,815 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,777 |
Information technology | $972 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,236 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $212 |
Insurance | $2,601 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $204,975 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,012 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $446,801 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $228 |
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 | $2,601 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $770 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $456,412 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,306 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,654 |
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 | $11,570 |
Total liabilities | $39,530 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $416,782 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100 |
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 | $456,412 |