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TUCSON CHINESE ASSOCIATION INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860834441 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE A230 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.tucsonchinese.org
revenue
$224K
expenses
$205K
net assets
$450K
employees
42
volunteers
120
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE, SPONSOR, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY RELATING TO THE CHINESE CULTURE AND HERITAGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and contributions of Chinese Americans in Tucson, Arizona. Offers educational programs, cultural events, and historical exhibits focused on the local Chinese community. Engages the public through festivals, storytelling, and intergenerational activities including lion dance and cooking classes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

History Program
Documents and preserves the history of Chinese people in Tucson through symposia, storytelling, rolling history tours, festivals, and exhibits including the history of Chinese grocery stores and farming
Lunar New Year Celebration
Annual cultural event featuring galas, performances, and traditional activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Tucson
Tucson Chinese Lion Dance Program
Teaches children and adults the art of Chinese lion dance, including dance routines and musical accompaniment; performs at community events across Tucson and Phoenix
U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent Wall of Honor
Permanent exhibit honoring Chinese American veterans from Pima County, featuring photographs, military service details, and family histories; includes public dedication events and ongoing collection efforts
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Chinese American History & Veteran Commemoration 11 activities
    • Preservation and Education of Chinese History in Tucson
      Documents and preserves the history of the Chinese people in Tucson through a dedicated History Program, including a collection of historic storyboards. The organization also organizes symposia, storytelling events, rolling history tours, and festivals to educate the public about the contributions of the Chinese community.
    • Preservation and Education of Chinese History in Tucson
      Documents and preserves the history of the Chinese people of Tucson through a dedicated History Program. This includes housing a collection of historic storyboards, organizing symposia, storytelling events, rolling history tours, and festivals to educate the public about the contributions of the Chinese community.
    • Preservation and Education of Chinese History in Tucson
      Documents and preserves the history of the Chinese people of Tucson through a dedicated History Program, including a collection of historic storyboards about individual Tucson grocery stores. The organization also organizes symposia, storytelling events, rolling history tours, and festivals to educate the public about the contributions of the Chinese community.
    • Preservation and Education of Chinese History in Tucson
      Documents and preserves the history of the Chinese people of Tucson through a dedicated History Program. This includes housing a collection of historic storyboards, organizing symposia, storytelling events, rolling history tours, and festivals to educate the public about the contributions of the Chinese community.
    • Preservation and Education of Tucson's Chinese History
      Documents and preserves the history of the Chinese community in Tucson through a dedicated History Program, organizing symposia, storytelling events, rolling history tours, and festivals. It also maintains a public collection of historic storyboards about individual Tucson grocery stores.
    • Preserve and share Chinese American history in Tucson
      Documents and preserves the history of the Chinese people of Tucson through a dedicated History Program, including historic storyboards on local grocery stores, symposia, and public events. Maintains a permanent photo display honoring U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent, with 91 veteran photos displayed on the Wall of Honor dedicated in 2018.
    • Recognition of U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent
      Established a permanent photo display and Wall of Honor at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center to honor U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent from Pima County, particularly those who served in World War II and the Korean War, and holds dedication ceremonies and tributes.
    • U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent Wall of Honor
      Established and maintains a permanent photo display honoring U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent in Pima County at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. The organization also hosts dedication ceremonies and tributes for these veterans.
    • U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent Wall of Honor
      Established and maintains a permanent photo display honoring U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent in Pima County at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. The organization also hosts dedication ceremonies and tributes for these veterans.
    • U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent Wall of Honor
      Established and maintains a permanent photo display honoring U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent in Pima County at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. The organization also hosts dedication ceremonies and tributes for these veterans.
    • U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent Wall of Honor
      Established and maintains a permanent photo display at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center honoring U.S. Veterans of Chinese Descent in Pima County, dedicating the Wall of Honor and recognizing World War II and Korean War veterans.
  • Chinese Language and Cultural Education Programs 8 activities
    • Administer school-wide academic and cultural assessments
      Organizes annual school-wide activities such as calligraphy, recitation, and essay competitions, as well as literacy tests to assess student achievement and promote Chinese language and culture.
    • Chinese Language and Culture Education
      Provides instruction in Chinese language, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Hanyu Pinyin, and bilingual classes, for various age groups from preschool to adults. The program also offers cultural courses such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, dance, and music, and organizes students to participate in essay and knowledge competitions.
    • Chinese Language and Culture Education
      Provides instruction in Chinese language, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Hanyu Pinyin, and bilingual classes, for various age groups from preschool to adults. The program also offers cultural courses such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, dance, and music, and organizes students to participate in essay and knowledge competitions, and cultural performances.
    • Chinese Language and Culture Education
      Provides instruction in Chinese language, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Hanyu Pinyin, and bilingual classes, for various age groups from preschool to adults. The program also offers cultural courses such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, dance, and music, and organizes students to participate in essay and knowledge competitions, and cultural performances.
    • Chinese Language and Culture Education
      Provides instruction in Chinese language (Simplified, Traditional, Hanyu Pinyin, Bilingual, Adult) and culture, including grammar, idioms, literature, history, and traditional festivals, with a curriculum tailored for English-speaking students. The program also organizes students to participate in essay and cultural knowledge competitions and perform at local festivals.
    • Chinese Language and Culture Education
      Provides instruction in Chinese language, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Hanyu Pinyin, and bilingual classes, for various age groups from preschool to adults. The program also offers cultural courses such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, dance, and music, and organizes students to participate in essay and knowledge competitions, and cultural performances.
    • Deliver Chinese cultural education through workshops and events
      Conducts training programs, workshops, performances, and symposia to promote Chinese language and culture, including events such as Harmony Between Heaven & Earth Workshops and storytelling gatherings. Also organizes rolling history tours, festivals, and educational field trips covering tai chi, arts and crafts, and lion dancing.
    • Operate Tucson Chinese School with language and cultural instruction
      Provides free registration for family members to attend the Tucson Chinese School, offering a comprehensive curriculum in Chinese language (including Simplified, Traditional, Ma Liping, and bilingual courses), grammar, literature, history, and festivals. The school serves students from preschool through middle school and adults, with tailored instruction for English-first-language learners.
  • Chinese Lion Dance Instruction 8 activities
    • Chinese Lion Dance Program
      Offers instruction in Chinese Lion Dance techniques, routines, and musical accompaniment, with performance opportunities at community events in Tucson and Phoenix, including parades and festivals. The program also provides free registration for children.
    • Chinese Lion Dance Program
      Offers instruction in Chinese Lion Dance techniques, routines, and musical accompaniment, with performance opportunities at community events in Tucson and Phoenix, including parades and festivals. The program also provides free registration for children.
    • Chinese Lion Dance Program
      Offers instruction in Chinese Lion Dance techniques, routines, and musical accompaniment, with performance opportunities at community events in Tucson and Phoenix, including parades and festivals. The program also provides free registration for children.
    • Chinese Lion Dance Program
      Offers instruction in Chinese Lion Dance, covering techniques, routines, and musical accompaniment, with performance opportunities at community events in Tucson and Phoenix, including parades and festivals. The program also provides free registration for children.
    • Chinese Lion Dance Program
      Offers instruction in Chinese Lion Dance techniques, routines, and musical accompaniment, with performance opportunities at community events in Tucson and Phoenix. The program also provides free registration for children of members.
    • Cultural Center Field Trips
      Offers 2.5-hour field trips to the Chinese cultural center, covering Chinese heritage in Tucson, tai chi, arts and crafts, and lion dancing, with an optional lunch.
    • Educational Field Trips
      Conducts 2.5-hour field trips to the Chinese cultural center for groups, covering Chinese heritage in Tucson, tai chi, arts and crafts, and lion dancing, with an optional lunch.
    • Provide Chinese Lion Dance instruction and performances
      Offers instruction in Chinese Lion Dance techniques, routines, and musical accompaniment through a structured program with performance opportunities throughout the year. The TCCC Lion Dance program is free for children and performs at community events such as Tucson Meet Yourself, the Rodeo, and Fiesta Bowl parades.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 6 activities
    • Community Cultural Events and Celebrations
      Hosts various cultural events and celebrations throughout the year, including Lunar New Year Galas, Mid Autumn Moon Celebrations, Christmas events, and other community gatherings, to promote Chinese culture and foster community engagement.
    • Community Events and Cultural Celebrations
      Hosts a variety of community events and cultural celebrations throughout the year, including Lunar New Year Galas, Autumn Moon Festivals, Christmas events, 4th of July celebrations, and workshops, to foster community engagement and cultural exchange.
    • Community Events and Cultural Celebrations
      Hosts a variety of cultural and community events throughout the year, including Lunar New Year Galas, Autumn Moon Festivals, Christmas events, and 4th of July celebrations. These events often feature performances, workshops, and social gatherings for the community.
    • Community Events and Cultural Celebrations
      Hosts a variety of community events and cultural celebrations throughout the year, including Lunar New Year Galas, Autumn Moon Festivals, Christmas events, and 4th of July celebrations, to foster community engagement and cultural exchange.
    • Cultural Events and Festivals
      Hosts various cultural events and festivals throughout the year, including Lunar New Year Galas, Autumn Moon Festivals, and other celebrations to promote Chinese culture and community engagement.
    • Host annual cultural celebrations and public events
      Organizes and hosts annual events including Lunar New Year Galas (2024, 2025, 2026), Autumn Moon Festival gatherings, Mid-Autumn celebrations, Christmas events, 4th of July concerts, and Trunk-or-Treat activities. Also hosts themed events such as Red Egg and Ginger parties and pool parties for families.
  • Wellness Coaching and Education Services 6 activities
    • Community Health and Wellness Programs
      Provides free access to core Health & Wellness programs for members.
    • Health & Wellness Programs
      Provides free access to core Health & Wellness programs for its members.
    • Health & Wellness Programs
      Provides free access to core Health & Wellness programs for members, including presentations on topics such as sun protection.
    • Health & Wellness Programs
      Provides free access to core Health & Wellness programs for members.
    • Health and Wellness Programs
      Provides free access to core Health & Wellness programs for members and hosts presentations on health-related topics, such as sun protection.
    • Provide free Health & Wellness programs
      Offers free access to core Health & Wellness programs for members of the Tucson Chinese Association.
  • Cultural Dance & Performance Residencies 6 activities
    • Cultural Arts and Performance Programs
      Offers professional classes, workshops, performances, and a residency program to support creative works rooted in Chinese and diverse cultural heritages, and performs at various community events.
    • Cultural Arts and Performance Support
      Offers professional classes, workshops, performances, and a residency program to support creative works rooted in Chinese and diverse cultural heritages.
    • Cultural Arts and Performance Support
      Offers professional classes, workshops, performances, and a residency program to support creative works rooted in Chinese and diverse cultural heritages.
    • Cultural Arts and Professional Development
      Offers professional classes, workshops, performances, and a residency program to support creative works rooted in Chinese and diverse cultural heritages.
    • Cultural Workshops and Performances
      Offers professional classes, workshops, and performances rooted in Chinese and diverse cultural heritages, including a residency program, and conducts training programs to promote Chinese language and culture. This also includes specific workshops like "Harmony Between Heaven & Earth."
    • Support cultural arts through professional programs and residencies
      Offers professional classes, workshops, performances, and a residency program to support creative works rooted in Chinese and diverse cultural heritages.
  • Heritage Crop Cultivation & Agricultural Heritage Preservation 5 activities
    • Chinese Heritage Garden
      Operates a garden plot at Mission Garden that represents Chinese farming traditions, growing traditional crops cultivated by Chinese farmers in the Tucson Basin between 1870 and 1930, including a variety of traditional Chinese vegetables and fruit trees.
    • Chinese Heritage Garden
      Operates a garden plot at Mission Garden that represents Chinese farming traditions, growing traditional crops cultivated by Chinese farmers in the Tucson Basin between 1870 and 1930, including a variety of traditional Chinese vegetables and fruit trees.
    • Chinese Heritage Garden
      Operates a garden plot at Mission Garden that represents Chinese farming traditions, growing traditional crops cultivated by Chinese farmers in the Tucson Basin between 1870 and 1930, including a variety of traditional Chinese vegetables and fruit trees.
    • Chinese Heritage Garden Program
      Operates a garden plot at Mission Garden, growing traditional crops cultivated by Chinese farmers in the Tucson Basin between 1870 and 1930, including a variety of traditional Chinese vegetables and fruit trees.
    • Cultivate heritage garden representing Chinese farming traditions
      Operates a garden plot at Mission Garden that grows traditional Chinese vegetables and fruit trees, representing crops cultivated by Chinese farmers in the Tucson Basin between 1870 and 1930, as part of preserving Chinese agricultural heritage.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 3 activities
    • Facility Operation and Access
      Operates its facility during specified hours on Thursdays and Sundays for community use, and offers online purchase of event tickets and program registration through a webstore.
    • Facility Operation and Access
      Operates its facility during specified hours on Thursdays and Sundays for community use.
    • Manage community facility for public use
      Operates a community facility open to the public on Thursdays and Sundays for use by members and participants in programs.
  • Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 1 activity
    • Enable online program registration and ticketing
      Offers online purchase of event tickets and program registration through a webstore, facilitating access to cultural programs and events.
  • High School Visual Arts Scholarships 1 activity
    • Facilitate student participation in academic and cultural competitions
      Organizes student participation in national and international events, including the World Chinese Student Essay Competition (since 2005), the Chinese Culture Knowledge Competition (since 2009), and annual performances at Tucson's Multicultural Festival. Student achievements include published essays and excellence awards.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Engage families with children adopted from China
      Hosts events specifically for families with children adopted from China, connecting them to broader programs and activities at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
    • Operate youth enrichment program (The Panda Club)
      Operated The Panda Club, which paired young children with members of Asian fraternities and sororities at the University of Arizona for crafts and recreational activities.
    • Support for Families with Adopted Children from China
      Hosts events for families with children adopted from China, connecting them to broader programs and activities at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, and previously operated The Panda Club for crafts and recreational activities.
    • Support for Families with Adopted Children from China
      Hosts events for families with children adopted from China, connecting them to broader programs and events at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, and previously operated The Panda Club to pair young children with university students for crafts and recreational activities.
    • Support for Families with Adopted Children from China
      Hosts events for families with children adopted from China, connecting them to broader programs and activities at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, and previously operated The Panda Club to pair young children with university students for crafts and recreational activities.
    • Support for Families with Adopted Children from China
      Hosts events specifically for families with children adopted from China, connecting them to broader programs and events at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, and previously operated The Panda Club to pair young children with university students for crafts and recreational activities.
    • Youth and Family Programs
      Organizes programs for families, including those with children adopted from China, connecting them to broader cultural center activities. This includes past initiatives like The Panda Club, which paired young children with university students for crafts and recreational activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$224K
Contributions & grants$176K79%
Program service revenue$55K25%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$-10K
expenses
Total expenses$205K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$452K
Cash$360K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$450K
Liquid reserves21.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 11
  • ALLEN LEW — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA GEE — DIRECTOR
  • HELEN DON — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD ENG — DIRECTOR
  • JIHONG KAI — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • JILL JORDAN SPITZ — SECRETARY
  • PETER CHAN — DIRECTOR
  • SHIBIN JIANG — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE LEW — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN CHAN — TREAS/EXEC DIR
  • TINA LIAO — PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Governor’s Office of Equal Opportunity Partner — Director Barry Wong read Governor Ducey's Proclamation and presented it to the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Mayor Jonathan Rothschild spoke at the Wall of Honor Dedication.
  • Families with Children from China (FCC) Network — Affiliated with the national group FCC - Families with Children from China.
  • Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace Partner — Collaborates on the development of Mission Garden as part of the Tucson Origins Heritage Park.
  • Specialists in Dermatology Partner — Collaborated on a Sun Protection Presentation on April 28, 2024.
  • Tucson Chinese Association Partner — Collaborates with the Tucson Chinese Association to promote Chinese culture, heritage, language, and wellness principles.
  • Tucson Chinese Association Inc Network — Operates the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center which hosts the youth program.
  • Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Partner — Affiliated with the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center around 2000; connects adoptive families to its programs.
  • Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Partner — Hosts the Lion Dance program and provides instructional space.
  • Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Partner — The Tucson Chinese Association Board established a permanent photo display at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
  • U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard Partner — Participated in the Wall of Honor Dedication ceremony.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Asian fraternity and sorority members from the University of Arizona participated in The Panda Club.