Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2017, with $1,712,673 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
230 W Cermak Rd Fl 2, Chicago, IL, 60616 EIN 81-4209494 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 87.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +38% 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 Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community: 17 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a A 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 Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $196K (FY2017) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
37.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$69K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,712,673▲87.6% | $1,069,369▲25.6% | $1,494,696▲75.6% | $1,564,077▲75.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $913,013▼14.2% | $851,471▲46.1% | $851,392▲7.8% | $890,638▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,064,703▲64.0% | $582,900▲10.2% | $789,850▲156% | $835,687▲148% | 990 |
| 2021 | $649,111▲60.1% | $528,931▲30.4% | $308,047▲64.0% | $336,696▲58.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $405,532▲27.6% | $405,580▲33.1% | $187,867▲36.2% | $212,314▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $317,905▲54.2% | $304,654▲108% | $137,916▲10.6% | $256,338▲59.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $206,171▲5.4% | $146,594▲12.3% | $124,665▲91.5% | $160,715▲147% | 990 |
| 2017 | $195,647 | $130,559 | $65,088 | $65,088 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $418K total
9 grants to Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community totaling $418K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $6,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To provide collaborative funds support to community partners for their role in the we will chicago citywide plan. to support cbacs first fundraising dinner. | 2021 | $22,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To provide collaborative funds support to community partners for their role in the we will chicago citywide plan. to support cbacs first fundraising dinner. | 2021 | $22,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Illinois Coalition For Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Immigrant & refugees assistance | 2020 | $61,661 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support past solidarity conversations | 2020 | $23,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support mental health matters (mhm), and chinatown's place-making research. | 2019 | $106,000 |
| Illinois Coalition For Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Immigrant & refugees assistance | 2019 | $92,946 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Our great rivers - chinatown project | 2017 | $77,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-4209494, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community's EIN?
- Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-4209494.
- How much revenue does Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community report?
- Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community reported $1,712,673 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community have?
- CharityIndex grades Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community (EIN 81-4209494) 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.