2024-09-04T10:35:24-04:00 2022-12-31 474306215 Mullins PC 7625 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 990 2022-01-01 521162573 US Asia Institute USAS 232 East Capitol Street NE Washington DC 20003 Mary Sue Bissell Executive Direc 2025443181 2024-08-29 true John Mullins P01429307 2027706371 2024-09-04 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Mary Sue Bissell 789325 false X www.usasiainstitute.org X 1979 DC To facilitate understanding and communication between the U.S. and Asia by educating congressional members and staff; diplomats; and others from business, government, and academia through people-to-people exchanges, off-the-record briefings, networking 14 13 3 121 0 0 668229 650170 0 3954 7396 49 672183 657615 300 0 0 250942 240714 17500 0 73179 280787 491601 549529 732315 122654 -74700 547015 493540 164956 27193 382059 466347 To facilitate understanding and communication between the U.S. and Asia by educating congressional members and staff; diplomats; and others from business, government, and academia through people-to-people exchanges, off-the-record briefings, networking false false 239226 Briefings and Webinars:All of the US-Asia Institutes programming remained on virtual platforms primarily Zoom and Zoom Webinar. USAI continued to successfully host a number of programs this way expanding our reach for not only audience participation but the ability to attract speakers from around the world as well. In 2022, USAI hosted: China 101 seminars for Congressional staff (in person and virtually) ASEAN 101 seminars for Congressional staff (in person and virtually) India 101 seminars for Congressional staff (virtually) Japan 2023 seminars for Congressional Staff (in person; smaller roundtable discussions) Southeast Asia In Focus Webinars (virtually) Northeast Asia In Focus Webinars (virtually) A number of webinar open to the public on other topics of interest 147014 Networking Receptions:The US-Asia Institute kicked off 2022 with its annual Lunar New Year reception. Because of the resurgence in COVID cases, it was hosted virtually. More than 250 virtual attendees participated from the govt, business, academic and diplomatic communities. Courtyard Receptions. In May and July of 2022, the US-Asia Institute hosted Courtyard Receptions utilizing the outdoor space surrounding USAI Headquarters. More than 350 people stopped by. These receptions are integral to USAIs mission of people-to-people interaction to build understanding and keep the lines of communication open. Virtual programming, though it has its value, will never replace in-person interaction. Holiday Luncheon. An in-person holiday luncheon was hosted by USAI in December 2022 to show appreciation for USAI Board Members, Advisory Board counselors, Congressional Circle, and other friends and volunteers who support USAI. 45 people were able to attend in person. 107151 Professional development program:American rule of law. American law students, though once again unable to travel to China and Hong Kong for a two-week period to learn firsthand about Chinas legal system, were able to participate in a virtual program. This program found them meeting with law professors and students, government and non-government institutions, lawyers and businessmen in Hong Kong, shanghai , Beijing and Shenzhen. The interactive discussions provided them with a basic knowledge of China and Hong Kongs legal systems, allowing for comparisons to the us rule of law. This was the sixth year of this program. Chinese Rule of Law. The Chinese rule of law program brought Chinese law students from three top Chinese universities Tsinghua, Peking University School for Transnational Law and Shanghai Jiao Tongto the US (two in-person and 5 virtually) The students were able to meet with Members and staff of Congress, judges at all levels, law students, practicing lawyers, think tanks and others to gain insight into the U.S. rule of law system This was the 16th year the program was held. Youth Development ProgramsThe US-Asia Institute continued two youth development programs for Filipino American and Thai American young leaders and launched a third for Mongolian American young leaders.IMPACT! USAI continued a youth empowerment program for Filipino American young people to provide them the opportunity to build a stronger understanding of how the US government works and how they can make a difference by becoming actively engaged in their communities. The participants were placed in virtual internships around Washington DC to engage with policy and thought leaders firsthand. Six participants were selected with all participating in person The Thai American National Internship Program (TANIP) returned in 2022 with 4 students, all in-person.The Mongolian-US National Civic Engagement Program (MUNCEP) was launched in 2022 with 5 students participating, all in-person US-Asia Institute Internship Program. 20 outstanding young people from around the globe participated in the US-Asia Institutes internship program in 2022. From special high school mentoring programs to short term mini-mester experiences to part and full-time internships, the USAI served as a unique training ground for aspiring young professionals to learn firsthand how government works and the interaction between the government, business, academic and diplomatic communities. The internship was bolstered by weekly Lunch and Learns where USAI trustees, advisors, and contacts offered their unique insights into various issues, career paths, and more. The USAI internship network coupled with the other professional development programs numbers more than 1,000 members. 30764 Delegations: Outgoing delegations to the countries of Asia restarted in 2022 with a Members Delegation to Cambodia and Singapore in August/September 2022. The US-Asia Institute, believing in the importance of people-to-people engagement also continued two virtual dialogue programs to keep the lines of communication open between US and Chinese policy makers and influencers. Candid Conversations for Members of Congress with Chinese officials. Virtual Staff Delegations. Because of the travel ban, in-person delegations were not possible between the U.S. and China and other countries. The US-Asia Institute took ten Congressional staff delegations to China during 2021 and a Chief of Staff delegation to Singapore. Each group met with the American Embassy in country; participated in a roundtable discussion with in country scholars; interacted with officials from relevant Ministries; and engaged with American businesses in China in country. Regional Dialogues on US-China Relations. With corporate stakeholder, Las Vegas Sands, USAI continued Regional Dialogues to discuss various aspects of US-China Relations. In March 2022, a dialogue on Innovation in Energy, the Environment and Sustainability was held in Washington DC both in-person and virtually. More than 250 people from across the United States and China participated virtually and 120 people in-person to discuss opportunities and challenges in the US-China cooperation in these areas. 2643 Diplomatic Programming:Diplomats from the 15 Embassies USAI works with participated in Election 2022 programming which helped them to understand the midterm elections through a briefing at USAI, a field trip to a polling site on election day with a briefing by elected officials, and a watch party on election night 357 Other Programming: Asia News Brief. Every Monday and Thursday, the US-Asia Institute disseminates a news briefing email to more than 11,000 subscribers providing them with insight into the stories of the day from an Asian news perspective. Asia Unscripted. 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As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, USAI had no unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions in its information return that would qualify for either recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.USAIs policy would be to recognize interest and penalties on tax positions related to itsunrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the financial statements. Through December31, 2022, there have been no matters that would have resulted in an accrual for interest and/or penalties. KG Sugahara Fund organization X 20000 false false false JKonoshima Fund organization X 1622 false false false EG Kee Fund organization X 5050 false false false Fairfield Maxwell Fund organization X 55000 false false false Kee Lau Kee Foundation Fund organization X 38000 false false false CPost Fund organization X 30000 false false false Norest Fund organization X 10000 false false false Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Trustee and chairman Glenn lau-kee and trustee and Vice Chairman Javade Chaudhri are Brothers-in-law.Trustee emeritus Kaytaro G. Sugahara is the father of trustee Lisabeth Sugahara. They also both work in the family company Fairfield maxwell ltd.The building in which our organization operates is owned by the Sugahara and Kee families. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The accountant prepares from 990 in consultation with the executive director. Once the 990 is received, each of the members of the board receives a copy for review. The general counsel for the board reviews immediately and makes comments, adjustments if necessary. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The policy shall be administered by the board which shall be responsible for the following: reviewing reports regarding the conflict of interest questionnaires, receiving disclosures of proposed covered transactions, reviewing proposed covered transactions to determine whether they meet the standard , maintaining minutes, pledges of personal commitment and other documentation as may be necessary and appropriate to document the review of covered transactions, reviewing the operation of this policy and making changes from time to time as it deems appropriate. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organization makes Its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the Public Upon Request. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 To record previously forgiveness of officer loans. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e ............................. Program G&A FR TotalHospitality $ 51,652 $ 8,871 $ 1,177 $ 61,700Publications/Subscriptions 12,689 12,689Receptions 6,252 1,074 142 7,468Payroll processing fees 6,926 543 1,804 9,273Professional development 9,939 1,707 226 11,872Ground transportation 10,219 359 128 10,706Small furniture & equipment 427 9,003 103 9,533Utilities 3,448 854 452 4,754 ............................. Program G&A FR TotalOther subscriptions $ 151 $ 3,184 $ 36 $ 3,371Penalties and fines 9 184 2 195Loss on disposal of fixed assets 11,518 11,518Miscellaneous 3,091 3,091