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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2576394

MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · PLANO, TX 75075

Financials

$85K$62K2024$98K$73K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$98,230$73,126$25,104$136,796–$136,796
December 31, 2024990-EZ$85,250$61,979$23,271$113,795$2,103$111,692
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,680
Program service revenue
$75,550

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,005
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,932
Occupancy
$24,510
Other expenses
$8,684
Program services (functional)
$68,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$113,795
Total assets, end of year
$136,796
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$136,796
Cash, savings and investments
$136,796
Gross receipts
$98,230

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA LAUPRINCIPAL15$4,420
KRISTY WONGASST PRINCIPAL12$4,375
DENISE CHANASST PRINCIPAL10$1,210
JENNIFER YAUPRESIDENT10$0
IRENE CHANVICE PRESIDENT2$0
CHRISTINA KONGTREASURER3$0
IVAN WONGSECRETARY1$0
KITTY QUANBOARD MEMBER2$0
UNA TANGBOARD MEMBER2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA LAUPRINCIPAL15$1,875
KRISTY WONGASST PRINCIPAL12$1,716
DENISE CHANASST PRINCIPAL10$1,540
JENNIFER YAUPRESIDENT10$0
IRENE CHANVICE PRESIDENT1$0
REGINA NINGEHAROENTREASURER1$0
CHRISTINA KONGBOARD MEMBER3$0
KITTY QUANBOARD MEMBER2$0
UNA TANGBOARD MEMBER2$0
NHI NHA BUIBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1112 WEST PARKER RD, PLANO, TX 75075-4028
In care of
% FRANCES LEUNG
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1112 West Parker Road, Plano TX 75075
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Regian Chan, 2203 Red Oak Ln, Richardson TX 75082
Signed the 990-EZ
CHRISTINA LAU, PRINCIPAL
Return prepared by
CHANIP CPA PLLC

Mission

EDUCATION

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR 110 KIDS TO LEARN CANTONESE
    Expenses $28,000
  • CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR 80 KIDS TO LEARN MANDARIN
    Expenses $28,000
  • CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR 190 KIDS TO UNDERSTAND CHINESE CULTURE
    Expenses $12,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
75-2576394
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$136,796
Income (IRS master file)
$98,230

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$98,230$73,126$136,796XML
990-EZDecember 2024$85,250$61,979$113,795IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Regian Chan
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Regian Chan
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Regina Chan
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: regina chan
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 75-2576394).

Questions about MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL

What is the EIN of MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL is 75-2576394.
Is MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL 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 MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL 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 MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL?
The 990-N for 2023 names Regian Chan.
Who are the officers and directors of MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,420 (CHRISTINA LAU, PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,230, expenses of $73,126 and total assets of $136,796 at year end.

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