Nonprofit · EIN 26-0529284
CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Also known as CALIFORNIA YOUTH CHINESE SYMPHONY
Tax-exempt · SANTA CLARA, CA 95056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $109,664 | $99,407 | $10,257 | $64,704 | $21,318 | $43,386 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $91,752 | $109,612 | -$17,860 | $54,433 | $21,304 | $33,129 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $110,606 | $104,495 | $6,111 | $72,293 | $21,304 | $50,989 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,145
- Program service revenue
- $83,419
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,095
- Occupancy
- $13,400
- Other expenses
- $82,912
- Program services (functional)
- $98,407
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,433
- Total assets, end of year
- $64,704
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,318
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,386
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,096
- Gross receipts
- $109,964
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YONG PING TIAN | President & CEO | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YONG PING TIAN | President & CEO | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YONG PING TIAN | President & CEO | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4192, SANTA CLARA, CA 95056-4192
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DUNY LAM, Secretary
- Phone
- (408) 937-4616
- Website
- WWW.USCYCS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ABEST TAX SERVICES INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-0529284 or by the name CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUMENT EDUCATION TO THE YOUNG MUSICIAN; PROMOTE CHINESE CULTURE IN THE LOCAL AREA; FIND A NEW WAY TO INTEGRATE EAST-WEST MUSIC TO PROMOTE EAST-WEST CULTURAL EXCHANGE; ENHANCE CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES; AS WE BRING STUDENT MUSICIANS TOGETHER TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM.
Program accomplishments
- CALIFORNIA YOUTH CHINESE SYMPHONY (CYCS) PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS DESIGNED AND HOSTED BY OUR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN DIFFERENT FORMATS AND TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ONE OF THE PROGRAMS IS TO OFFER CHINESE TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENT GRADE EXAMINATION. CYCS IS THE FIRST ORGANIZATION TO OFFER SUCH EXAM IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS EXAMINATION IS OFFERED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC OF CHINA, ONE OF THE TOP MUSIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE WORLD. BY OFFERING SUCH PROGRAM WE WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED AND WELL DESIGNED CURRICULUM TO OUR YOUTH DURING THEIR LEARNING PROCESS. CYCS IS ONE OF AUTHORITATIVE ORGANIZATION ON CHINESE INSTRUMENTS LEARNING IN THE USA. OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CYCS INCLUDE CHINESE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA COMPRISING 50-60 MUSICIANS AND ENSEMBLE OF 10-15 MUSICIANS. THERE IS VARIOUS CHINESE INSTRUMENTS CLASSES AND MUSICIANSHIP TRAINING. ANNUAL RECITAL WILL BE HELD TO ALLOW YOUNG MUSICIANS TO PUT WHAT THEY LEARN INTO THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS BY PERFORMING CHINESE MUSIC. FOR EXAMPLE, MUSIC IN PARK EVENTS, IN LIBRARY OR COMMUNITY CENTERS, CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS HOSTED BY ASSOCIATIONS, COMPANIES, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS. MOST PERFORMANCES WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE.Expenses $98,407 · grants $1,000
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0529284
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $64,704
- Income (IRS master file)
- $109,964
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $109,664 | $99,407 | $64,704 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $91,752 | $109,612 | $54,433 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $110,606 | $104,495 | $72,293 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 26-0529284).
Questions about CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA is 26-0529284.
- Is CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 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 MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHINESE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $109,664, expenses of $99,407 and total assets of $64,704 at year end.
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