2023-05-11T13:27:14-04:00 2022-06-30 042666565 John M Monticone CPA 5 High Street Suite 207 Medford MA 02155 990 2021-07-01 043103223 CHINESE CULTURE CONNECTION INC CHIN 6 PLEASANT STREET STE 201 MALDEN MA 02148 MEI HUNG EXECUTIVE DIREC 7813216316 2023-05-15 true MEI HUNG John M Monticone CPA P01257043 7813950024 2023-05-11 X 0 00 AAL2 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z JONATHAN F MATTHEWS 401080 false X www.chinesecultureconnection.org X 1990 MA To promote intercultural harmony, strengthen diverse communities and build bridges between American and Chinese people through interactive educational programs and the arts in schools, libraries, museums and community centers throughout New England. 8 8 10 65 0 0 213371 185585 61792 208506 27 25 7094 5919 282284 400035 28000 0 0 156979 249074 0 21289 52587 84663 237566 333737 44718 66298 240826 309775 60198 62849 180628 246926 To promote intercultural harmony, strengthen diverse communities and build bridges between American and Chinese people through interactive educational programs and the arts in schools, libraries, museums and community centers throughout New England. false false 222088 188161 Little Dragon After School program for students from K to 5th grades -- This program highlights daily Chinese (Mandarin) language instruction, homework, math and English support, as well as weekly science and other rich cultural and art activities. It is designed to provide a nurturing but structured environment with highly interactive, hands-on activities for students with all learning abilities and styles to help cultivate curiosity for learning and build confidence during the off-school hours. CCC also offers Saturday classes and a summer camp to accommodate students who have no time during the school day, but wish to learn Mandarin and take part in other cultural instruction during the weekends and/or summer. With smaller classes, we provide a structured, nurturing and fun learning environment that helps cultivate the students love of learning and unleashes their creative potential. 36653 20345 Community programs: East Meets West Cultural Dialogue Series is designed to help immigrant adults to balance their cultural heritage and current American life, so they may be better parents to support their American-born children, while gaining confidence and becoming productive members of our society. Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program is part of the East meets West Cultural Dialogue Series. It aims to strengthen immigrant youths bi-cultural identity, develop their leadership skills, social responsibility, and empower their self-worth by helping others.CCC offers various Chinese cultural events and workshops to expose audiences of all backgrounds to a cross-cultural experience to enhance their cultural awareness, appreciation and enjoyment. Just to name a few: Introduction to Feng Shui; Chinese Tea Culture and Art; the Development of Chinese Characters and Calligraphy, Introduction to Chinese music, etc. (Continued on Schedule O) 10821 Covid-19 Project: Support those across the state most impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis, focusing on essential frontine workers and vulnerable populations, including the homeless, immigrant populations, people with disabilities and those facing food insecurity. 269562 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false true false false false MA X X Mei Hung Executive Director 7813216316 6 PLEASANT STREET SUITE 201 Malden MA 02148 X YU-LAN LIN DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN McBRIDE DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN P McKENNA DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARINA E GROSSI DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DRFENG LI DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN F MATTHEWS PRESIDENT 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LINDA THORSEN TREASURER 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 OSE SCHWAB SECRETARY 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 30070 82277 73238 185585 TUITIONREGISTRATIONS 611710 188161 188161 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 611710 20345 20345 208506 25 25 6964 30070 1045 5919 5919 400035 208506 0 5944 X 69754 41852 15235 12667 152262 137980 9187 5095 9485 7683 1043 759 17573 14235 1933 1405 2800 2800 37479 36291 1188 1133 1047 86 1875 1875 6230 6155 75 5408 5408 Direct Program Expenses 21911 21911 Supplies 4167 1239 1766 1162 Bank ChargesCredit card fee 622 622 Professional Development 711 711 2327 1169 1043 115 333737 269562 42886 21289 239114 256812 240 51343 1472 1620 240826 309775 3622 3200 17599 59649 38977 60198 62849 X 176628 231644 4000 15282 180628 246926 240826 309775 66298 0 X true X false true false X 68691 54548 60157 213371 185585 582352 233118 261958 187730 61792 208506 953104 301809 316506 247887 275163 394091 1535456 10551 9460 8256 14029 10317 52613 10551 9460 8256 14029 10317 52613 1482843 6 31 29 27 25 118 6 31 29 27 25 118 301815 316537 247916 275190 394116 1535574 0.96570 0.96070 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Revenue Received In Advance X Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) The Organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes a determination regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. The primary tax positions made by the Organizaiton are the existence of unrelated business income tax and the Organizations status as a tax-exempt Organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the years presented, the Organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on this evaluation. All tax periods prior to fiscal year 2019 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities. The Gala 37034 30070 6964 1045 37034 30070 6964 1045 1045 5919 Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b The Organization doesnt have a committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 A week before filing the 990 Form, a copy is given to each director for review and discussion. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Board of Directors establishes the compensation for the Executive Director. They have established a compensation package for the Executive Director that was within the range of organizations similar in size and scope of Chinese Culture Connection, Inc. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, tax forms and financial statements are available for public inspection, upon request, at 6 Pleasant Street, Suite 201, Malden, MA 02148 List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g The Organization, to accomplish the Educational Programs, had to hire teachers with specialization in English as Second Language, Mandarin, Calligraphy, Arts, Music, etc.Piano Teacher $11,161Violin Teacher 8,031After School Site Coordinator 3,500Enlish Teacher 3,660Mandarin Teacher 9,100Creative Arts Teacher 839 Total $36,291 General explanation attachment Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4b, Program Service Accomplishments (continued)In addition, it also organizes Lunar New Year celebrations, Ping Pong tournaments and other cultural activities for audiences of all ages in schools, libraries, museums and community centers.