Nonprofit · EIN 46-2711511
WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,124,612 | $1,404,474 | -$279,862 | $1,672,488 | $37,093 | $1,635,395 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,191,001 | $1,508,870 | -$317,869 | $1,971,788 | $56,531 | $1,915,257 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,079,659 | $1,445,466 | -$365,807 | $2,287,865 | $54,739 | $2,233,126 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $911,596
- Investment income
- $41
- Net rental income
- $12,975
- Other revenue
- $12,975
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $600
- Other salaries and wages
- $874,106
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $953,561
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,220
- Accounting fees
- $49,224
- Occupancy
- $126,967
- Travel
- $16,785
- Depreciation
- $66,993
- Program services (functional)
- $1,106,376
- Management and general (functional)
- $298,098
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,971,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,672,488
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,093
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,635,395
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,543,672
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,635,395
- Gross unrelated business income
- $41
- Gross receipts
- $1,124,612
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sang Hyun Lee | Director and President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,940 |
| DrSang Kyun Kim | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samia Burton MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Ki Hoon Kim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hyung Jung Kwon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Duncan | Director & Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sang Hyun Lee | Director and President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,940 |
| DrSang Kyun Kim | Chairman Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Samia Burton MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Ki Hoon Kim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hyung Jung Kwon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Duncan | Director & Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sang Hyun Lee | Director,and President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,940 |
| Carolyn Yanai | Treasurer from mid-June Officer | 40 | $54,940 |
| Nancy Brandt | Secretary Officer | 15 | $16,150 |
| DrSang Kyun Kim | Chairman Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Samia Burton MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Duncan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Ki Hoon Kim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hyung Jung Kwon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Roth MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8620 S EASTERN AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89123-2836
- In care of
- % KI H KIM LEVIN KANG CHO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr John Park, 8620 S Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123
- Signed the 990
- Dr John Park, President
- Phone
- (702) 463-2122
- Website
- wongu.org
- Return prepared by
- Brunhofer & Balise LLP
Mission
The Mission of Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is to educate and train students to become skilled and compassionate practitioners of Oriental Medicine.
Program accomplishments
- ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 Accreditation & Program RecognitionContinued ACAHM Accreditation: Wongu University received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) on August 14, 2024, extending accreditation for seven years through 2031.California Acupuncture Board Approval: On May 5, 2025, the renamed and updated Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM) program was approved by the California Acupuncture Board, expanding graduates' eligibility for licensure in California.SARA Participation: Wongu University of Oriental Medicine began participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) in January 2025, enabling the interstate delivery of distance education under nationally recognized standards.Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE): On September 10, 2024, the CPE approved the University's application to offer Distance and Ground Education. On March 30, 2025, the CPE renewed the University's institutional license for an additional two-year period, covering December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026. On March 31, 2025, the CPE approved the program name change to Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM). Community Engagement and Outreach ActivitiesWongu Peace and Happiness Expo (August 25, 2024): Hosted a community wellness event featuring workshops and free community acupuncture.Sao Tome and Prncipe Medical Mission (South Africa) (August 11-16, 2024): Provided free acupuncture and herbal treatments as part of an international medical outreach initiative.City of Las Vegas Wellness Fair (October 22-23, 2024): Offered free wellness services and health education.HOPI Indian Reservation Outreach (November 20, 2024): Delivered free acupuncture and herbal treatments to the community in Arizona.City of Las Vegas Wellness Fair (December 18, 2024): Provided free wellness services and education.Sacred Women's Circle (March 17, 2025): Offered free wellness services and educational programming.City of Las Vegas Wellness Fair (April 22-23, 2025): Continued community outreach through free wellness services and education.Sun City Anthem - Chinese Heritage Club (June 1, 2025): Delivered free wellness services and educational outreach. Student ScholarshipsF. Mangione received a scholarship from Best Chinese Medicine on July 16, 2024.C. Hilman received a scholarship from Best Chinese Medicine on July 16, 2024. Admitted and Graduated StudentsFrom Summer 2024 to Spring 2025, Wongu accepted 14 new MSAHM degree-seeking students and graduated 2 students.Expenses $1,106,376 · grants $600 · revenue $924,571
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2711511
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,672,488
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,124,612
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,124,612 | $1,404,474 | $1,672,488 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,191,001 | $1,508,870 | $1,971,788 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,079,659 | $1,445,466 | $2,287,865 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,890,172 | $1,341,025 | $2,644,242 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 46-2711511).
Questions about WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
- What is the EIN of WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE is 46-2711511.
- Is WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE 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 WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE 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 WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dr John Park.
- Who are the officers and directors of WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,940 (Dr Sang Hyun Lee, Director and President).
- How much revenue does WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,124,612, expenses of $1,404,474 and total assets of $1,672,488 at year end.
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