Nonprofit · EIN 47-1076931
ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $157,700 | $278,781 | -$121,081 | $198,396 | $20,300 | $178,096 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $464,905 | $355,808 | $109,097 | $271,847 | $20,300 | $251,547 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $185,404 | $161,290 | $24,114 | $239,423 | $20,301 | $219,122 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $157,700
- of which government grants
- $73,200
- Membership dues
- $46,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $203,764
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,092
- Fundraising (functional)
- $73,925
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $271,847
- Total assets, end of year
- $198,396
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,300
- Net assets, end of year
- $178,096
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $98,966
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $141,781
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $36,315
- Gross receipts
- $157,700
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHLYN WK CHOI | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DENNIS-MICHAEL BROUSSARD | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| NINA ANGELA FOJAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDDIE GOCHICOA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANAJALIKA SHARMA | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| HYO SOON PARK | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN KEATON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE KIM | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY MANTANONA | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NANDA MEHTA | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE WHITLOCK | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHLYN WK CHOI | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DENNIS-MICHAEL BROUSSARD | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| SUE MENDOZA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOANNE WHITLOCK | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| NINA ANGELA FOJAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDDIE GOCHICOA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HYO SOON PARK | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN KEATON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KHOA TRUONG | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MIRANDA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANDA MEHTA | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE WHITLOCK | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHLYN WK CHOI | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DENNIS-MICHAEL BROUSSARD | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| SUE MENDOZA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEANIE ALFAFARA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HYO SOON PARK | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN KEATON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KHOA TRUONG | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MIRANDA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANDA MEHTA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE WHITLOCK | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 305, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-4090
- In care of
- % CATHLYN WON KYUNG CHOI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 5410 Lauretta Street, San Diego CA 92110
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CATHLYN WK CHOI, 3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S 305, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Cathlyn WK Choi-Librizzi, 15018 Avenida Montuosa Unit C, San Diego CA 92129
- Signed the 990
- CATHLYN WON KYUNG CHOI, Executive Director
- Phone
- (619) 789-1811
- Website
- http://www.acmasocal.org
- Return prepared by
- Beach Cities Financial Group
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-1076931 or by the name ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC.
- 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
The Asian Cultural and Media Alliance (ACMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness, appreciation, and empowerment among Asian Pacific Islander communities through media arts. Since 2013, ACMA has produced impactful programming such as the Asian Pacific Voices documentary and Radio podcast series, and the TAKE ONE Media Arts Academy, which provides hands-on vocational training to youth. ACMA also hosts the annual Asian Pacific Cultural Festival, a vibrant community event celebrating AANHPI heritage through cultural performances, culinary showcases, and vendor exhibits.
Program accomplishments
- TAKE ONE YOUTH MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY.Recoginizing the need for accessible and affordable media resources, skills training and job creation opportunities to cultivate a diverse workforce, ACMA launched TAKE ONE in 2016 - a unique, immersive learning experience with an emphasis on financially disadvantaged transitional youth (ages 16-25).This free program provides participants with professional-level media skills, hands-on project-based learning, and real-world industry exposure. Beyond technical training, TAKE ONE fosters personal growth, career readiness, and job opportunities, equipping young content creators and filmmakers with the confidence, experience, and industry connections needed to thrive in the media landscape.Expenses $58,000 · grants $200,000
- MARKETING AND ADVERTISINGEXPENSES RELATED TO PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND INITIATIVES THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING, WEBSITE UPDATES AND MAINTENANCE, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, NEWSLETTERS, PRINT MATERIALS, AND OTHER OUTREACH EFFORTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.Expenses $36,554
- SHARED ROOTS INITIATIVEFUNDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (UCANR), THE SHARED ROOTS INITIATIVE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED MEDIA AND EDUCATION PROJECT THAT PROMOTES THE CALIFORNIA LAND EQUITY (CALE) INITIATIVE. THE PROGRAM PRODUCES STORYTELLING CONTENT, WORKSHOPS, AND MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES FOCUSED ON FARMING, SUBSTAINABILITY, LAND ACCESS, AND CULTURAL FOOD TRADITIONS, PARTICULARLY BENEFITING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS IS CURRENTLY A ONE-TIME PROJECT BUT MAY BE RENEWED DEPENDING ON FUTURE FUNDING AVAILABILITY.Expenses $29,430
- ASIAN PACIFIC VOICES TV & RADIO PODCAST SERIESAsian Pacific Voices is a dynamic collective of television and radio platforms dedicated to promoting and celebrating the rich arts, culture, and heritage of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. While rooted in San Diego, our reach extends throughout Southern California, amplifying diverse voices and stories that inspire, educate, and empower.Our Asian Pacific Voices Radio podcast is available on major podcast platforms, including YouTube, providing a space for meaningful conversations and storytelling. Meanwhile, our flagship program, Asian Pacific Voices TV, is an award-winning cable television series committed to uplifting the API community by offering representation and visibility in media. Reaching over 7 million households across California, the series serves as a powerful platform to highlight API achievements, traditions, and contributions.Expenses $27,950
- THE ASIAN PACIFIC CULTURAL FESTIVALAs part of our mission to strengthen the arts, cultural and creative sectors in serving our AANHPI community, ACMA hosts the annual Asian Pacific Cultural Festival to activate and engage our AANHPI's artistic and cultural leaders with other communities of color to promote commonalities, sow friendship and mutual respect.THE ASIAN PACIFIC CULTURAL FESTIVAL is San Diego's premier celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) heritage, traditions, and contributions, bring together diverse communities for a day of cultural performances and interactive exhibits showcasing diverse arts and craft and culinary showcases. This free family-friendly event highlights API-owned businesses, artists, and organizations, fostering economic growth, cultural awareness, and community engagement, drawing 7,000 to 12,000 attendees annually, the festival serves as a vibrant platform for unity, education, and appreciation of API cultures in Southern California.Expenses $26,950
- COMMUNITY OUTREACHACTIVITIES CONDUCTED TO ENGAGE AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONALWORKSHOPS, CULTURAL PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND PUBLIC EVENTS THAT PROMOTE ACCESS TO MEDIA ARTS, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $24,880
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1076931
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $198,396
- Income (IRS master file)
- $157,700
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $157,700 | $278,781 | $198,396 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $464,905 | $355,808 | $271,847 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $185,404 | $161,290 | $239,423 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $162,695 | $154,825 | $110,985 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Cathlyn WK Choi-Librizzi | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 47-1076931).
Questions about ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC is 47-1076931.
- Is ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC 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 ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC 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 ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC 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 ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CATHLYN WK CHOI.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASIAN CULTURE AND MEDIA ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $157,700, expenses of $278,781 and total assets of $198,396 at year end.
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