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Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra

The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) has been organized to produce and promote quality theatrical presentations and other works of art and literature that deal with …

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Strong transparency
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About Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra

CATS presents annual Asian themed theatrical productions. For fiscal year 2023-2024, the production was "Snow Falling On Cedars" based on the best-selling novel by David Guterson, adapted and directed by Kevin McKeon. This production ran from April 26 to May 18, 2024 at the Nevada Theater in Nevada City, California. CATS offers tours, open to the members of the Grass Valley and Nevada City, California community, to various Asian themed events in California. During fiscal year 2023-2024, there was a field trip/tour to Mono Lake and the historic site of the Manzanar War Relocation Center located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada in Owens Valley. CATS offers cultural enrichment programs, open to the members of the Grass Valley and …

Founded
Headquarters
Grass Valley, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
T90Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) has been organized to produce and promote quality theatrical presentations and other works of art and literature that deal with Asian and Asian-related themes for the purpose of educating the general public regarding the aforementioned works. The presentations are done through high quality multicultural theater, events, and workshops. The mission of CATS is artistic and educational and seeks to expand the study of multiculturalism in the schools and to be a resource on Asian culture and history.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T90Z
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

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

$0.80
Program expenses$0.80 ($83,041)
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Grass Valley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 311602441. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $88K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is located in Grass Valley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra has $88K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $88K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra. 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.

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 80% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CATS presents annual Asian themed theatrical productions. For fiscal year 2023-2024, the production was "Snow Falling On Cedars" based on the best-selling novel by David Guterson, adapted and directed by Kevin McKeon. This production ran from April 26 to May 18, 2024 at the Nevada Theater in Nevada City, California. CATS offers tours, open to the members of the Grass Valley and Nevada City, California community, to various Asian themed events in California. During fiscal year 2023-2024, there was a field trip/tour to Mono Lake and the historic site of the Manzanar War Relocation Center located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada in Owens Valley. CATS offers cultural enrichment... Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $88K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 311602441, 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
$10K-$100K
80% to programs
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Filing history

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

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

JE
Jeanne Wong Wood
Acting President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

JE
Jeanne W••• W•••
Acting President
JE
Jeannie W••• W•••
Acting Presiden
LI
Lisa M•••
Artistic Dir
OL
Olivia P••••••••
Secretary
SH
Sheila B••••
Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra This page 90 $87,804 80%
San Marco Chamber Music Society 90 $68,252 95%
North St Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation Inc 90 $57,817 93%
Humanist Global Charity 90 $52,245 85%
United Way of York 90 $44,007 91%
Naperville Sunrise Foundation 89 $89,136 85%

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 - 18 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
90%

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

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Quick facts about Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra

What is Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra?
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Grass Valley, United States. CATS presents annual Asian themed theatrical productions. For fiscal year 2023-2024, the production was "Snow Falling On Cedars" based on the best-selling novel by David Guterson, adapted and directed by Kevin McKeon. This production ran from April 26 to May 18, 2024 at the Nevada Theater in Nevada City, California. CATS offers tours, open to the members of the Grass Valley and Nevada City, California community, to various Asian themed events in California. During fiscal year 2023-2024, there was a field trip/tour to Mono Lake and the historic site of the Manzanar War Relocation Center located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada in Owens Valley. CATS offers cultural enrichment programs, open to the members of the Grass Valley and Nevada City, California community, on various Asian themed topics. In the past years, CATS offered virtual cultural enrichment including cooking classes, watercolor and origami classes. During 2023-2024 various cultural enrichment events included the 1) art exhibit of "A Thousand Cranes", celebrating CATS' 30 years of theatre and arts and culture, at the Eric Rood Adminstrative Government Center from January to March 2024; 2) co-organized and presented the Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on February 25, 2024 - honoring the early Chinese Gold Rush pioneers and railroad workers of the Sierra. CATS offers an annual scholarship to a local high school graduate who will be pursuing an education in the theater arts. This years recipients were Clara Mairs and Nia Woods of Nevada Union High School.
When was Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra founded?
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra was founded in 1994.
Who leads Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra?
Jeanne Wong Wood serves as Acting President.
Where is Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra located?
Headquartered in Grass Valley, United States.
What is Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra trustworthy?
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311602441.
What is Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra's website?
http://www.catsweb.org