China Institute of America
Mission
Founded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese scholars Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文), China Institute in America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art, business, culinary, culture, and education. For 100 years, China Institute has reached millions of people, providing them with the tools to better understand the complexity and dynamism that is China. The Institute is a leader in providing the insight, knowledge, and context about China that goes beyond the headlines. China Institute Gallery is one of the most highly regarded institutions for Chinese art in the U.S. that presents acclaimed thematic exhibitions of masterpieces spanning 5,000 years of China’s history, showcasing artwork rarely seen outside China. The School of Chinese Studies provides language and cultural instruction for students of all ages and trains educators in best practices for teaching Chinese in the classroom. China Institute’s public programming offer talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and performances that connect our diverse audiences with leading Chinese and Chinese-American artists, authors, filmmakers, historians and other cultural creators. The Center for Business serves as an important convener for exchanges between business leaders and innovators that illuminate the dynamic Chinese economic landscape. The Executive Summit, in its 20th year, provides a unique platform for dialogue on current U.S.-China business relations with top executives. Opening in June 2024, our new ground floor will see the installation of a professional culinary center, celebrating and elevating the art of Chinese cuisine.
Vision
For 100 years, China Institute of America has reached millions of people, providing them with the tools to better understand the complexity and dynamism that is China. As it enters its second century, the Institute remains a leader in providing the insight, knowledge, and context about China that goes beyond the headlines.
Goals
- 1.To expand China Institute’s role as the United States’ premier educational and informational resource on China.
- 2.To further develop the Institute’s role as a cultural anchor in Lower Manhattan: both as a key tourist destination and as a provider of services to our City’s most dynamic residential neighborhood.
- 3.To support the organization’s sustainability through prudent fiscal management and the effective planning and implementation of short- and long-term fundraising strategies.
New York NY | EIN: 13-1623937
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
China Institute of America
Mission
Founded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese scholars Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文), China Institute in America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art, business, culinary, culture, and education. For 100 years, China Institute has reached millions of people, providing them with the tools to better understand the complexity and dynamism that is China. The Institute is a leader in providing the insight, knowledge, and context about China that goes beyond the headlines. China Institute Gallery is one of the most highly regarded institutions for Chinese art in the U.S. that presents acclaimed thematic exhibitions of masterpieces spanning 5,000 years of China’s history, showcasing artwork rarely seen outside China. The School of Chinese Studies provides language and cultural instruction for students of all ages and trains educators in best practices for teaching Chinese in the classroom. China Institute’s public programming offer talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and performances that connect our diverse audiences with leading Chinese and Chinese-American artists, authors, filmmakers, historians and other cultural creators. The Center for Business serves as an important convener for exchanges between business leaders and innovators that illuminate the dynamic Chinese economic landscape. The Executive Summit, in its 20th year, provides a unique platform for dialogue on current U.S.-China business relations with top executives. Opening in June 2024, our new ground floor will see the installation of a professional culinary center, celebrating and elevating the art of Chinese cuisine.
Vision
For 100 years, China Institute of America has reached millions of people, providing them with the tools to better understand the complexity and dynamism that is China. As it enters its second century, the Institute remains a leader in providing the insight, knowledge, and context about China that goes beyond the headlines.
Goals
- 1.To expand China Institute’s role as the United States’ premier educational and informational resource on China.
- 2.To further develop the Institute’s role as a cultural anchor in Lower Manhattan: both as a key tourist destination and as a provider of services to our City’s most dynamic residential neighborhood.
- 3.To support the organization’s sustainability through prudent fiscal management and the effective planning and implementation of short- and long-term fundraising strategies.
New York NY | EIN: 13-1623937
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
Beacon Report
- Great
- Good
- Needs Improvement
- Poor
- Not Scored
- Additional Information
- Great
- Good
- Needs Improvement
- Poor
- Not Scored
- Additional Information
Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
SCORE100%
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements:Yes
SCORE100%
Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
SCORE100%
Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
SCORE100%
Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy:Yes
SCORE100%
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
SCORE0%
Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Financial Statements:Yes Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Audit Oversight Committee:Yes Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Records Retention Policy:Yes Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |