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Chinese Center on Long Island Inc

Chinese language classes and various cultural activities (trips, educationa, etc) help to reserve and encourage the study of the chineses heritage and language. See schedule o for programs …

Arts & Culture West Hempstead, NY EIN 116018303 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Chinese Center on Long Island Inc

1. Chinese language & traditional folk dance shcool classes with over 49 years of experience in mandarin & cantonese languages and dance instructions. The center attracts families from long island as well as form the boroughs of new york city.2.annual lunar banquet fundraiser with over 350 people in attendance. The event is filled with performances by the center's lion troupe, the center's dance classes from the petite class to the alumnI class,and a ballroom demonstration from the center's ballroom class. A journal is printed for everyone and outstanding raffle prizes are offered.3.senior club, seniors range in age from those newly retired to several who are nenety plus years young. They meet every 2nd & 4th wednesday of the month to …

Founded
Headquarters
West Hempstead, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A230
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1963

Mission

Chinese language classes and various cultural activities (trips, educationa, etc) help to reserve and encourage the study of the chineses heritage and language. See schedule o for programs conducted during fye 3/31/2025

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A230
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($121,356)
100% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chinese Center on Long Island Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in West Hempstead, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its EIN is 116018303. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $229K in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chinese Center on Long Island Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Chinese Center on Long Island Inc is located in West Hempstead, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chinese Center on Long Island Inc has $229K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chinese Center on Long Island Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $229K in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chinese Center on Long Island Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Chinese Center on Long Island Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Chinese Center on Long Island Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

1. Chinese language & traditional folk dance shcool classes with over 49 years of experience in mandarin & cantonese languages and dance instructions. The center attracts families from long island as well as form the boroughs of new york city.2.annual lunar banquet fundraiser with over 350 people in attendance. The event is filled with performances by the center's lion troupe, the center's dance classes from the petite class to the alumnI class,and a ballroom demonstration from the center's ballroom class. A journal is printed for everyone and outstanding raffle prizes are offered.3.senior club, seniors range in age from those newly retired to several who are nenety plus years young. They... Chinese Center on Long Island Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Chinese Center on Long Island Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $229K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Chinese Center on Long Island Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chinese Center on Long Island Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 116018303, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

ED
Edward Chung
Chairman

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Albert Y••
Director
AL
Alex F•••
Director
BE
Betty L••••
CO-PRESIDENT
BR
Bryant L••
Director
CH
Chris C•••
Director
DO
Donna C•••
Director
ED
Edmund L••••
CO-VP
ED
Edward C••••
Chairman
EL
Ellen L•• G••
ASSIS TREASURER
HE
Helen T C•••
VICE CHAIRWOMAN
JA
James V••••
RECORDING SECR
JA
Janice C•••
Director
JU
Judy C•••
CORRESPOND SEC
LI
Linda B••
Director
LI
Linda S••
Director
LO
Lotus W•
CO-TREASURER
LY
Lydia W•••
Director
MA
Marcia B•••••
RECORDING SECR
MO
Mona N•
CO-VP
PA
Patty C•••
VICE CHAIRWOMAN
PE
Peter A•
CO-PRESIDENT
RA
Randy Y•••
Director
RI
Rita L••
Director
RO
Robert W•••
Director
SH
Shirley S••••
CO-TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Celebrate Lunar New Year at these Long Island events - Newsday
Feb 2026
www.newsday.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Betty Leong, retired math teacher and community volunteer, dies at 74 - Newsday
Sep 2025
www.newsday.com
Long Island's Asian population: Why has it grown? - Newsday
Feb 2025
www.newsday.com
Roosevelt Field to celebrate Lunar New Year - The Long Island Times
Jan 2025
www.litimes.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Lunar New Year 2024: How to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in NYC - 6sqft
Jan 2024
www.6sqft.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Lunar New Year 2023: Where to ring in the Year of the Rabbit in NYC - 6sqft
Jan 2023
www.6sqft.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Retired Master Sergeant Peter Gong Inducted Into New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Senator Anna Kaplan - T
Nov 2021
www.nysenate.gov
Officials, community groups rally against hate - Syosset Advance
Mar 2021
www.syossetadvance.com
Center carries on its 60-year tradition of devotion to Chinese culture - Newsday
Mar 2020
www.newsday.com
Lunar New Year x The Met - the360mag.com
Jan 2020
www.the360mag.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc This page 93 $228,712 100%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%
Anikaya Akhra Inc 93 $209,652 97%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 84 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Chinese Center on Long Island Inc

What is Chinese Center on Long Island Inc?
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in West Hempstead, United States. 1. Chinese language & traditional folk dance shcool classes with over 49 years of experience in mandarin & cantonese languages and dance instructions. The center attracts families from long island as well as form the boroughs of new york city.2.annual lunar banquet fundraiser with over 350 people in attendance. The event is filled with performances by the center's lion troupe, the center's dance classes from the petite class to the alumnI class,and a ballroom demonstration from the center's ballroom class. A journal is printed for everyone and outstanding raffle prizes are offered.3.senior club, seniors range in age from those newly retired to several who are nenety plus years young. They meet every 2nd & 4th wednesday of the month to offer conversation, advice, songs, sharing lunch recipes and support each other.
When was Chinese Center on Long Island Inc founded?
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc was founded in 1962.
Who leads Chinese Center on Long Island Inc?
Edward Chung serves as Chairman.
Where is Chinese Center on Long Island Inc located?
Headquartered in West Hempstead, United States.
What is Chinese Center on Long Island Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chinese Center on Long Island Inc trustworthy?
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Chinese Center on Long Island Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 116018303.
What is Chinese Center on Long Island Inc's website?
http://www.chinesecenter.org