Chinese-american Forum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Chinese-american Forum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1982, with $12,653 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5021 45th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA, 98105 EIN 52-1268658 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▼ 33.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3,663
Net assets
$356K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chinese-american Forum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating1166 mo reserves · +71% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chinese-american Forum Inc: 1166 mo reserves · +71% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chinese-american Forum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chinese-american Forum Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5021 45th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA, 98105
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $34K (FY2013) to $13K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
71.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$356K
Net assets
$356K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,653▼33.3% | $3,663▲4.9% | $355,782▲2.6% | $355,782▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $18,958▼4.0% | $3,493▼35.9% | $346,792▲4.7% | $346,792▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $19,751▼12.7% | $5,450▼17.3% | $331,327▲4.5% | $331,327▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $22,621▲6.8% | $6,592▲17.6% | $317,026▲5.3% | $317,026▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $21,172▲13.9% | $5,607▼25.2% | $300,997▲5.5% | $300,997▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $18,596▼12.6% | $7,498▼61.4% | $285,432▲4.0% | $285,432▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $21,275▼30.7% | $19,449▼24.2% | $274,334▼0.6% | $274,334▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $30,712▼10.5% | $25,650▲0.6% | $275,869▼5.5% | $275,869▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,320 | $25,509▲37.4% | $292,031▲3.1% | $292,031▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,565▼43.2% | $283,220▲9.8% | $283,220▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $32,707▼4.2% | $258,033▼8.5% | $258,033▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,130 | $282,068 | $282,068 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chinese-american Forum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chinese-american Forum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1268658, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chinese-american Forum Inc's EIN?
- Chinese-american Forum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1268658.
- How much revenue does Chinese-american Forum Inc report?
- Chinese-american Forum Inc reported $12,653 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chinese-american Forum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Chinese-american Forum Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chinese-american Forum Inc (EIN 52-1268658) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.