Nonprofit · EIN 23-7438529
CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,595,502 | $13,434,565 | $2,160,937 | $12,888,101 | $2,421,554 | $10,466,547 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,700,271 | $12,116,681 | $2,583,590 | $10,899,519 | $2,615,409 | $8,284,110 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,131,057
- of which government grants
- $13,625,390
- Program service revenue
- $2,454
- Investment income
- $287,508
- Net income from fundraising events
- $162,762
- Other revenue
- $174,483
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $136,572
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $278,041
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,446,441
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,007,362
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $184,651
- Occupancy
- $764,350
- Travel
- $135,174
- Depreciation
- $93,325
- Program services (functional)
- $11,907,880
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,385,970
- Fundraising (functional)
- $140,715
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,899,519
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,888,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,421,554
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,466,547
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $103,802
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,984,778
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $481,769
- Gross receipts
- $15,667,243
- Employees
- 176
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hueiling Chan | Program Dir. | 40 | $125,226 | $15,342 |
| Lee Hu | Finance Dir. Officer | 40 | $123,838 | $15,508 |
| Michael Itti | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $123,218 | $15,477 |
| Stephen Lam | Program Dir. | 40 | $124,526 | $5,913 |
| Kevin Chan | Operation Dir. | 40 | $98,944 | $14,263 |
| Fanny Yuet | Dev. Director | 40 | $96,936 | $14,163 |
| Rocky Fong | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Dean Lum | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Bely Luu | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Nudelman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Yeung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Chan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Hsu | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kefei Yin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meon Yu | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Fan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay-E Emmingham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gazel Tan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Chan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dora Tien | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE HU | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,429 | $14,083 |
| MICHAEL ITTI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,823 | $13,992 |
| HUEILING CHAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,708 | $9,058 |
| STEPHEN LAM | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,708 | $4,961 |
| ROCKY FONG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HON DEAN LUM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE LEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN NUDELMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA CHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN CHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HSU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEFEI YIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BELY LUU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAZEL TAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORA TIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY-E EMMINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY YEUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 611 S LANE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2939
- In care of
- % LEE HU
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael Itti, 611 S Lane St, Seattle, WA 98104
- Signed the 990
- Michael Itti, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (206) 624-5633
- Website
- www.cisc-seattle.org
- Return prepared by
- JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
We support immigrants and their families by creating opportunities for them to succeed, while honoring their heritage.
Program accomplishments
- Elder Programs that promote health, independence, fellowship, and lifelong learning, including in-home care case management for Chinese and Russian speaking older adults, healthcare access and information, senior center recreational and social activities. Caregiver support for Chinese and Spanish speaking communities, and education. Cultural programs that strengthen the bonds of family, community, and generations, including art classes and exhibitions, language classes, senior resource fair, and celebrations of culture and heritage.Expenses $7,072,456 · grants $136,572 · revenue $403
- We bridge cultures by providing family programs with multi-generational impact that support bicultural identity, empowerment of individuals and families, and help immigrant families navigate systems. Programs include bilingual preschools, early childhood education, play and learn groups. home visiting, developmental screening, and after school programs that promote kindergarten readiness, enhance academic achievement, and support social and emotional development. Our Family Resource Centers empower families who speak multiple languages including Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.Expenses $4,720,083 · revenue $2,004
- Creating opportunities for immigrants to succeed through our citizenship program. Our bilingual and English-only instructors offer naturalization and ESL classes for community members seeking U.S. citizenship. We assist in preparing the naturalization application and providing one-on-one mock interviews. Through our partnerships, we participate in free citizenship clinics.Expenses $115,341 · revenue $47
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7438529
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,888,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,667,243
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,595,502 | $13,434,565 | $12,888,101 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,700,271 | $12,116,681 | $10,899,519 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,800,819 | $10,011,374 | $8,175,924 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7438529).
Questions about CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE
- What is the EIN of CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE is 23-7438529.
- Is CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Itti.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,226 (Hueiling Chan, Program Dir.).
- How much revenue does CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,595,502, expenses of $13,434,565 and total assets of $12,888,101 at year end.
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