2022-05-16T13:34:13-04:00 2021-06-30 042666565 John M Monticone CPA 5 High Street Suite 207 Medford MA 02155 990 2020-07-01 043103223 CHINESE CULTURE CONNECTION INC CHIN 109 MOUNTAIN AVENUE STE 236 MALDEN MA 02148 MEI HUNG EXECUTIVE DIREC 7813216316 2022-05-16 true MEI HUNG John M Monticone CPA P01257043 7813950024 2022-05-16 X 0 00 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X JONATHAN F MATTHEWS 287439 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. 9 9 6 65 0 0 60157 213371 187730 61792 29 27 7094 247916 282284 28000 0 203649 156979 0 13070 71745 52587 275394 237566 -27478 44718 189717 240826 49184 60198 140533 180628 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 148054 58132 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. 49055 28000 3660 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) 197109 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 8 0 true 6 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 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 109 Mountain Avenue Unit 236 Malden MA 02148 X MAX WANG DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA THORSEN DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JACKIE WU DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL AMARU DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA CHEN OCONNELL DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARINA E GROSSI DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN F MATTHEWS PRESIDENT 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DRFENG LI CLERK 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BARSHA GAUTAN TREASURER 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 48978 101875 62518 213371 TUITIONREGISTRATIONS 611710 58132 58132 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 611710 3660 3660 61792 27 27 12249 48978 5155 7094 7094 282284 61792 0 7121 X 28000 28000 63461 38077 13976 11408 73217 72196 1021 9775 7918 1075 782 10526 8963 1195 368 2474 2474 35332 35234 98 1040 1040 2368 154 2199 15 1225 375 850 2058 2058 Direct Program Expenses 4416 4416 Supplies 2316 1699 408 209 Bank ChargesCredit card fee 190 190 Professional Development 639 639 529 77 452 237566 197109 27387 13070 189717 239114 240 1472 189717 240826 289 3622 17599 38975 38977 9920 49184 60198 X 140533 176628 4000 140533 180628 189717 240826 X 44718 -4623 X true X false true false X 39535 68691 54548 60157 213371 436302 154782 233118 261958 187730 61792 899380 194317 301809 316506 247887 275163 1335682 10094 10551 9460 8256 14029 52390 10094 10551 9460 8256 14029 52390 1283292 6 31 29 27 93 6 31 29 27 93 194317 301815 316537 247916 275190 1335775 0.96070 0.97060 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 2018 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities. The Gala 61227 48978 12249 5155 61227 48978 12249 5155 5155 7094 true See Schedule I Supplemental Information 96 28000 Cash Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) The Organization created a Food for Thought team of 5 members, including the Executive Director, two of the Organizations employees and two vonlunteers. This team was empowered by the Board of Directors to review all grant applications and award these grants to Malden eligible families with household income under 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). This team created a website to promote and collect the applications for this program. From the total population of applications, the team selected 96 families who met the income criteria and had the proper supporting documentation. The Organization keeps a digital copies of these applications and the criteria for selection of each grantee. A digital copies of these applications are available for inspection. Additional Information for Schedule I The Food for Thought project is part of the Mass COVID-19 Relief Fund, which supports those across the state most impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis, focusing on essential frontline workers and vulnerable population, including the homeless, immigrant populations, people with disabilities, and those facing food insecurity. 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 109 Mountain Avenue, Unit 236, Malden, MA 02148 Other or change in accounting method Part XII line 1 During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, the Organization changed the Accounting Method from Cash Basis to Accrual Basis. This change in the accounting method was to comply with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 116, Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made (SFAS 116). Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 The Organization changed the Accounting Method from Cash Basis to Accrual Basis. Pursuant to Revenue Procedure 96-30,the Organization is not required to file Form 3115 when the change in the accounting method is to comply with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, No. 116, Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made (SFAS 116). The Net Assets adjustment required by Section 481(a), was determined as follows:Accounts Receivable as of June 30, 2020 $2,328Prepaid expenses as of June 30, 2020 1,199Less: Deferred Revenue as of June 30, 2020 (8,150) Net Section 481(a) Adjustment (4,623) 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 $13,833Violin Teacher 4,970After School Site Coordinator 2,963Enlish Teacher 3,443Mandarin Teacher 5,005Drawing Teacher 2,460After School Consultant 1,940Media Consultant 621 Total $35,234 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.