Nonprofit · EIN 46-1144885
1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $707,974 | $568,166 | $139,808 | $820,184 | $11,127 | $809,057 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $726,856 | $224,195 | $502,661 | $677,849 | $8,600 | $669,249 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $106,467 | $554,309 | -$447,842 | $182,450 | – | $182,450 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $649,141
- of which government grants
- $62,100
- Program service revenue
- $43,013
- Investment income
- $13,877
- Net rental income
- $1,575
- Other revenue
- $1,943
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $84,877
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $92,725
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,995
- Occupancy
- $32,812
- Travel
- $25,902
- Program services (functional)
- $499,018
- Management and general (functional)
- $59,468
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,680
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $677,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $820,184
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,127
- Net assets, end of year
- $809,057
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $182,801
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $626,256
- Gross receipts
- $707,974
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED GONG | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| TING-YI OEI | SECRETARY AND EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| AMY NGA TRANG PHD MED | SENIOR DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| ELAINE GIN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| YILIN ZHANG | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| STAN LOU | TALK STORY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SOJIN KIM PHD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENN LOW MDES | CHINATOWN PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED GONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| TING-YI OEI | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| AMY NGA TRANG PHD | ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| STAN LOU | TALK STORY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SOJIN KIM PHD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENN LOW MDES | CHINATOWN PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY WOO | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WALTER WOO | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED GONG | Executive Dir. | 40 | $0 |
| TingYi Oei | Secretary | 35 | $0 |
| Stan Lou | Director | 20 | $0 |
| May Cheh | Foundation Mgr. | 5 | $0 |
| John Kusano | Foundation Mgr. | 10 | $0 |
| Shirley Woo | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| Sojin Kim | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| JENN LOW | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 508 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-2656
- In care of
- % TED GONG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 508 I Street NW, Washington DC 20001
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TED GONG, 508 I ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Ted Gong, PO Box 2492, Fairfax VA 22031
- Signed the 990
- TED GONG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (703) 864-6832
- Website
- www.1882Project.org
- Return prepared by
- CST GROUP CPAS PC
Mission
THE 1882 FOUNDATION PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CHINESE EXCLUSION LAWS AND BROADENS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAWS, THEIR HISTORY, AND RELEVANCE TODAY. WE PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF CHINESE CONTRIBUTIONS IN FORMING AND ENRICHING AMERICA.
Program accomplishments
- THE SACRAMENTO EXPANSION PROJECT IS A 3-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE MELLON FOUNDATION TO EXPAND THE SUMMIT TUNNEL CAMP HERITAGE TOUR PROGRAM BY ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE IN SACRAMENTO CHINATOWN WHILE STRENGTHENING OPERATIONS IN THE DC CHINATOWN HEADQUARTER OFFICE. THIS PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PROGRAM MAINTENANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSES. A NEW OFFICE WAS ESTABLISHED IN SACRAMENTO JULY 1, 2025 WITH AN OFFICE LAUNCH EVENT ON AUGUST 8, 2025 WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUE FOR SUMMIT TUNNEL CAMP. A MINI-TOUR TO SUMMIT TUNNEL CAMP WAS PROVIDED ON AUGUST 9, 2025. OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE TWO-DAY EVENT.Expenses $313,809
- THE TALK STORY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE THE 1882 FOUNDATION'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM. OUR TEAM ORGANIZES AND PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL LECTURES OF DIFFERENT CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL TOPICS. IN FY2025, WE EXPANDED THE TALK STORY PROGRAM TO INCLUDE HANDS-ON LEARNING WORKSHOPS AND A PODCAST PROGRAM CALLED THE "POD-LUCK CLUB." IN FY2025, AVERAGE IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WAS ABOUT 25 - 30 INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS; 75 - 200 FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONFERENCES; AND 5-30 PARTICIPANTS VIA ZOOM.Expenses $64,406 · revenue $24,130
- PROJECTS INCLUDE INSTALLING AN ADA LIFT IN THE DC CHINATOWN OFFICE AND A MURAL INITIATIVE.Expenses $47,843
- THE CHINESE AMERICAN WOMEN IN HISTORY (CAWH) PROGRAM INCLUDES INITIATIVES FOR DOCUMENTING THE HISTORY OF CHINESE AMERICAN WOMEN, INCLUDING LECTURE SERIES AND THE BI-ANNUAL CAWH CONFERENCE.Expenses $25,128
- THE RURAL CHINATOWN AND HIDDEN SITES CONFERENCE INCLUDES INITIATIVES FOR DOCUMENTING CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE US AND CANADA THAT WERE IN RURAL AREAS. SOME OF THESE SITES ARE NOW ABANDONED OR ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THIS BI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE ENCOURAGES THE SHARING OF FAMILY STORIES (ORAL HISTORY) AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH.Expenses $14,652
- THE 1882 FOUNDATION HAS A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT COMPLEMENT THE HERITAGE TOUR PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE VISITATION TO NATIONAL PARKS IN CALIFORNIA.Expenses $11,910
- THE 1882 FOUNDATION PLANS AND ORGANIZES HERITAGE TOURS TO THE SUMMIT TUNNEL CAMP AND OTHER AREAS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY OF CHINESE AMERICAN HISTORY. HERITAGE TOURS CAN BE DAY TRIPS OR MULTI-DAY TRIPS THAT MAY INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS, LODGING, MEALS, PROGRAM MATERIALS, ENTRANCE FEES, ETC.Expenses $9,934 · revenue $18,883
- EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES CURRICULUM DESIGN, LESSON PLANNING, AND TEACHING RESOURCES FOR K-12.Expenses $8,497
- KENNEDY CENTER CULTURAL CAUCUS IS A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH THE KENNEDY CENTER'S SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM TO PLAN, COORDINATE, AND EXECUTE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES AT THE KENNEDY CENTER REACH AND MILLENNIUM STAGE, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENT.Expenses $1,775
- INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS OFFERED YEAR ROUND AND INCLUDES A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON PROGRAM (UCDC) FOR INTERN PLACEMENT. STUDENTS FROM OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE ALSO SELECTED AS INTERNS.Expenses $1,064
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1144885
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $820,184
- Income (IRS master file)
- $707,974
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $707,974 | $568,166 | $820,184 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $726,856 | $224,195 | $677,849 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $106,467 | $554,309 | $182,450 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $243,257 | $234,320 | $630,292 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ted Gong | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-1144885).
Questions about 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION is 46-1144885.
- Is 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION 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 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TED GONG.
- Who are the officers and directors of 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does 1882 PROJECT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $707,974, expenses of $568,166 and total assets of $820,184 at year end.
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