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Nonprofit · EIN 73-1649335

API CULTURAL CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94607

Financials

$1M$723K2022$1.1M$970K2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of API CULTURAL CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,062,092$1,095,201-$33,109$1,217,662$79,330$1,138,332
June 30, 2024990$1,146,554$970,089$176,465$1,216,680$45,239$1,171,441
June 30, 2023990$1,039,405$722,555$316,850$1,074,336$79,360$994,976
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$758,110
of which government grants
$324,760
Program service revenue
$299,304
Investment income
$18,974
Net rental income
$18,114
Net income from fundraising events
-$32,410
Other revenue
-$14,296

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,824
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$648,764
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,123
Travel
$6,012
Program services (functional)
$736,113
Management and general (functional)
$230,648
Fundraising (functional)
$128,440

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,216,680
Total assets, end of year
$1,217,662
Total liabilities, end of year
$79,330
Net assets, end of year
$1,138,332
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,138,332
Gross receipts
$1,105,114
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2002
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Saly LeeExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$100,943
Lorraine SumulongPresident
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Darren MurataDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kim CaoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sandra UeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Fermina PhillipsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Evelyn LeeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tu David PhuDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy K LawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Fontane LoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Daryl ToySecretary
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Priscilla HoangDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Arbour DeckerVice President
Trustee or director
6$0
Eunice KwonTreasurer
Trustee or director
1.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Saly LeeExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$98,619
Lorraine SumulongPresident
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Darren MurataDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kim CaoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sandra UeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Fermina PhillipsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Evelyn LeeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tu David PhuDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy K LawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Harvey DongDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Daryl ToySecretary
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Priscilla HoangDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Arbour DeckerVice President
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Eunice KwonTreasurer
Trustee or director
1.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Saly LeeExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$88,963
Lorraine SumulongPresident
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Darren MurataDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kim CaoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sandra UeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Fermina PhillipsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Evelyn LeeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tu David PhuDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy K LawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Harvey DongDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Daryl ToySecretary
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Priscilla HoangDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Arbour DeckerVice President
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Eunice KwonTreasurer
Trustee or director
1.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
388 9TH ST STE 290, OAKLAND, CA 94607-4295
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lorraine Sumulong, 388 Ninth Street 290, Oakland, CA 94607
Signed the 990
Saly Lee, Executive Director
Phone
(510) 637-0455
Return prepared by
WMC PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 73-1649335 or by the name API CULTURAL CENTER INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Oakland Asian Cultural Center builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) arts and cultural programs that foster intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue, cultural identity, collaborations, and social justice.API Cultural Center, Inc. dba Oakland Asian Cultural Center believes that culture and heritage play a critical role in building and maintaining vibrant and healthy communities. The Center showcases a wide range of cultural and artistic expression including dance,literature,music and the visual arts. OACC serves as a resource for understanding the legacy of Asians and Pacific Islanders and their unique influences on the cultural identities and enrichment of our communities and to build bridges of understanding among all communities

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community arts/cultural programs- includes programs that directly serve and integrate the community in bringing the highest quality Asian and Pacific American arts and culture programming to OACC, such as presentations & talks, film screenings, and exhibitions via on-site and online recording and streaming platforms. Artist support programs include OACCs Artist in Residence which fosters emerging and established local APA artists in creating new works which are then premiered at an event. OACC also offers affordable facility rentals to the public and community-based organizations (CBOs). OACC often presents programs in collaboration with community partners who use space at cost or no cost.
    Expenses $416,425 · revenue $281,143
  • Cultural Heritage Programs-Include programs that preserve Asian and Pacific Islander history, culture and heritage. This includes organizing annual festivals (Lunar New Year Celebration and Full Moon Festival), exhibitions, artist demonstrations, and workshops.
    Expenses $170,351 · revenue $10,263
  • Youth/Family programsincludes programs that focus specifically on providing children and youth the opportunity to learn more about Asian Pacific Islander culture, history, and artistic heritage. Programs include School Tours and off-site Community Outreach Programs, and weekly language, performing, and visual art classes.
    Expenses $149,337 · revenue $7,898

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-1649335
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
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,217,662
Income (IRS master file)
$1,105,114

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,062,092$1,095,201$1,217,662IRS
990June 2024$1,146,554$970,089$1,216,680IRS
990June 2023$1,039,405$722,555$1,074,336XML
990June 2022$763,768$619,878$761,286IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 73-1649335).

Questions about API CULTURAL CENTER INC

What is the EIN of API CULTURAL CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of API CULTURAL CENTER INC is 73-1649335.
Is API CULTURAL CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to API CULTURAL CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does API CULTURAL CENTER 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 API CULTURAL CENTER INC 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 API CULTURAL CENTER INC 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 API CULTURAL CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lorraine Sumulong.
Who are the officers and directors of API CULTURAL CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,943 (Saly Lee, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does API CULTURAL CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,062,092, expenses of $1,095,201 and total assets of $1,217,662 at year end.

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