2018-05-11T10:09:50-04:00 2017-06-30 042666565 John M Monticone CPA 5 High Street Suite 207 Medford MA 02155 990 2016-07-01 043103223 CHINESE CULTURE CONNECTION INC CHIN 99 DARTMOUTH STREET MALDEN MA 02148 MEI HUNG President 7813216316 2018-05-15 true John M Monticone CPA P01257043 7813950024 2018-05-11 X 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z EDWARD F OCONNELL JR 240906 false X 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. 7 7 7 60 0 0 35773 39537 156459 154782 0 32142 37721 224374 232040 0 0 147497 188545 0 15173 87305 77179 234802 265724 -10428 -33684 88764 55280 200 88764 55080 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 149010 140096 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 con?dence 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. 29658 14686 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 con?dence 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) 178668 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 19 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false true false false false MA X X MEI HUNG 7813216316 99 DARTMOUTH STREET MALDEN MA 02148 X EDWARD F OCONNELL JR PRESIDENT 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DRFENG LI DIRECTOR 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARINA E GROSSI TREASURER 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAUL SALEMI CLERK 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHNNY LONG DIRECTOR 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT DICKINSON DIRECTOR 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANA BROWN DIRECTOR 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 5800 33737 39537 TUITIONREGISTRATIONS 611710 140096 140096 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 611710 14686 14686 154782 46587 8866 37721 37721 232040 154782 0 37721 X 160351 109003 39553 11795 9629 2729 5456 1444 18565 12595 4036 1934 1900 1900 28034 28034 1378 1378 1444 1444 9000 9000 23 23 200 200 3490 3490 Direct Program Expenses 15302 15302 Supplies 11650 10575 1075 Bank ChargesCredit card fee 1082 1082 Payroll Processing Fees 2162 2162 1514 430 1084 265724 178668 71883 15173 88764 55280 88764 55280 200 0 200 X 88764 55080 88764 55080 88764 55280 -33684 0 X true X false true false X 43165 85000 89149 679156 39535 936005 49521 95728 99197 156459 154782 555687 92686 180728 188346 835615 194317 1491692 19628 18385 17258 10094 65365 19628 18385 17258 10094 65365 1426327 92686 180728 188346 835615 194317 1491692 0.95620 0.92920 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 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 2014 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities. Gala Event 46587 46587 7169 1697 46587 46587 7169 1697 8866 37721 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 99 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA 02148 List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g The Organization, to accomplished the Education Programs, had to hire teachers with specialization in English As Second Language, Mandarin, Calligraphy, Arts, etc. Piano Teacher $ 6,855 Mandarin Teacher 6,510 Violin Teacher 3,698 Chinese Martial Arts 2,840 Art Teacher 1,920 Others- various 6,211 Total $28,034 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e The following is the list of other expenses:Program: License Renewal Fees $ 430.Management and General Expenses: Public Relations $ 447. Filing fees 107. Dues and Subscriptions 530. Total $1,084. 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.