2016-05-10T15:22:10-04:00 2015-06-30 042666565 John M Monticone CPA 5 High Street Suite 207 Medford MA 02155 990 2014-07-01 043103223 CHINESE CULTURE CONNECTION INC CHIN 99 DARTMOUTH STREET MALDEN MA 02148 Marina E Grossi Treasurer 7813216316 2016-05-15 true John M Monticone CPA P01257043 7813950024 2016-05-10 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z MARINA E GROSSI 214163 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. 5 5 7 57 0 0 236598 65967 95728 99197 0 36546 37975 368872 203139 0 0 104033 106954 0 7471 111276 209164 215309 316118 153563 -112979 212171 99192 0 212171 99192 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 145766 The Jiangsu Education (a government sponsored entity) program is the biggest program we have ever managed and is reported as a unique program. The goal was to provide a taste of academic life on an American campus to the participants. It involved more than 60 college students from the Jiangsu Province China. They stayed for a total of 4 weeks. This program consisted of one week of ESL and 3 weeks of classroom interaction with professors on a daily basis in 2-3 different subjects. The goal was to provide a taste of academic life on an American campus to the participants. 77329 85677 The After School Program offers education and cultural activities for K to 5 students. This program highlights daily Chinese (Mandarin) language instruction, homework, math and English support, as well as science and other cultural and art activities. It is designed to provide fun, but structured and highly interactive, hands-on activities for students with all learning abilities and styles to help them build confidence and discover their own potential during off-school hours. The Summer camp follows the same format but, the additional time provides time to expand the offering or cultural and art activities, such as Chinese brush painting, gongfu, traditional dance and music, and chess games. There are many different individual education and cultural / art classes offered on Saturday for adults and children. 22087 11520 Chinese New Year, Dragon boat festival, pingpong tournament and school library programs offered to adults and childrens of the community. 5707 2000 The China project is a collaboration between the Chinese Culture Connection and AsiaUS Business. The China project is involved with educating Chinese entrepreneurs, EMBA, college students, and high school students about the American way. The EMBA program is offered to individuals who are either part of the management team or owners of businesses in China. The program will often include a trip to America, where participants engage in educational lectures with professors at prominent universities to gain new perspectives, improve their credentials, as well as visiting some local Fortune 500 companies, and experiencing some sightseeing. As for the college or high school students, they will learn about youth leadership skills and charitable giving here in the United States, as well as experiencing American academic life. 5707 2000 250889 true true false false false false false false false true 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 true false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false true false false false MA X X MARINA E GROSSI 7813216316 99 DARTMOUTH STREET MALDEN MA 02148 EDWARD F OCONNELL JR PRESIDENT 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARINA E GROSSI TREASURER 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR FENG LI DIRECTOR 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL SOLANO DIRECTOR 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL SALEMI CLERK 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MEI HUNG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 48000 0 0 48000 0 0 0 false false false 32817 33150 65967 TUITIONREGISTRATIONS 611710 99197 99197 99197 48999 11024 37975 37975 203139 99197 0 37975 X 87895 50401 31862 5632 7783 2023 4826 934 11276 6465 4089 722 360 360 103390 103390 1720 1720 102 102 887 887 10800 1800 9000 165 165 2131 726 1324 81 Direct Program Expenses 81397 81397 Supplies 4433 3770 663 Bank ChargesCredit card fee 911 911 Payroll Processing Fees 1598 917 579 102 1270 1270 316118 250889 57758 7471 212171 99192 212171 99192 0 0 X 69475 98332 142696 860 212171 99192 212171 99192 -112979 0 X true X false true false X 42967 43589 43165 85000 89149 303870 71476 50515 49521 95728 99197 366437 114443 94104 92686 180728 188346 670307 19628 18385 38013 19628 18385 38013 632294 114443 94104 92686 180728 188346 670307 0.94330 0.96880 0.00000 X Unusual grants Part II or Part III line 1 This was the remaining of a substantial contribution from The Jiangsu Education Project, a Chinese government sponsored entity and it will be used to fund the Jiangsu Education Project to promote a taste of academic life on an American campus for more than 60 college students from the Jiangsu Province in China. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 142696 25817 167653 860 1.00000 false false 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 2012 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities. Gala Event 48999 48999 11024 48999 48999 11024 11024 37975 AsiaUS Business Connection See supplemental information 109023 See supplemental information false Supplemental Information for Schedule L Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: Dr. Feng Li, board of director of the organization, is related to the president of AsiaUS Business Connection, which provided services to Chinese Culture Connection, Inc. Description of Transaction:AsiaUS Business Connection creates the curriculums and coordinates the educational lectures of the Chinese Project. Also provides tours and lodging accommodations for the group of foreign participants of the Chinese Project. During the year ended June 30, 2015, the Organization paid $33,000 for coordination fees and $76,023 for reimbursement of project related expenses. All of these payments have been approved by the Board of Directors with Dr. Feng Li recussing himself from this negociation. 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 Educational Consultant $ 45,000Program Coordinator 33,000ESL Consultant 19,800Speaker Fees 5,000Translator Services 590 Total $103,390