2025-09-29T15:38:38-05:00 2025-04-30 992125480 MAY Consulting PLLC 371 NE GILMAN BLVD STE160 ISSAQUAH WA 98027 990EZ 2024-07-23 994132590 Chinese Students and Scholars Association at UC Santa Barbara CHIN 8059517766 6725 Abrego Rd 32 Goleta CA 93117 Weiyi Tian Treasurer 8059517766 2025-09-29 1 0 Meiyi May Chen P01696711 4259962090 2025-09-29 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X n/a X 39111 X 36791 2320 39111 22830 4806 31113 58749 -19638 0 44862 25224 0 25224 0 25224 0 0 0 25224 X The UCSB Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is dedicated to building a supportive and inclusive community for Chinese students and scholars at UC Santa Barbara. The organization promotes cultural exchange, student engagement, and professional development through a wide range of programs and activities. Signature events such as the Chinese New Year Gala, the Supernova talent show, the Don't Be Shy Show, and the campus-wide Career Fair celebrate Chinese culture, provide platforms for students to showcase their talents, foster peer connections, and create opportunities for career exploration. The Chinese New Year Gala is the UCSB CSSA's flagship annual cultural event, celebrating the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture. In the most recent year, the gala welcomed more than 800 participants - including students, faculty, staff, and parents - who gathered for an evening of festivity and community connection.The nearly three-hour program featured a diverse lineup of performances such as vocal and dance pieces, folk music, and classical Chinese acts, creating a vibrant showcase of cultural heritage. The gala's purpose is to honor tradition, strengthen community bonds, and provide a joyful, home-like atmosphere for those celebrating away from their families. Its continued success highlights CSSA's role in enriching campus life and promoting meaningful cultural exchange. 0 29226 The Supernova Singing Contest 2024 was an exciting student-only competition hosted by UCSB CSSA, beginning with more than 60 UCSB student participants. The contest advanced through three competitive rounds, culminating in a final showcase of the top 10 performers. Each round drew strong campus engagement, with the final round attracting more than 300 attendees who gathered to support and cheer for their favorite singers.Featuring a wide range of musical styles - from pop and rock to traditional Chinese music - the contest provided a dynamic platform for students to display their talents while fostering connection, school spirit, and cultural appreciation within the UCSB community. 0 9892 The Welcome Incoming Student Events in Shanghai and Beijing are UCSB CSSA's annual outreach initiatives designed to help newly admitted students from China transition smoothly into university life. In 2024, the Beijing event welcomed more than 100 students and parents, while the Shanghai event drew over 200 attendees.These gatherings offered pre-departure guidance, introductions to UCSB campus life, and interactive Q&A sessions with current students and alumni. By fostering early connections and addressing common questions, the events built a supportive community and instilled confidence in incoming students even before they arrived on campus. 0 2274 In addition to its major events, UCSB CSSA offers a range of other programs and services that enrich student life and foster community. The Don't Be Shy Show is a social event designed to help students make new friends and meet more people, drawing over 500 attendees for an evening of performances and interactive games. The Career Fair connects students with job and internship opportunities, attracting around 100 participants and offering valuable professional development resources. Ultimate Hat is a popular outdoor sports and networking event, bringing together over 100 students for fun and connection. CSSA also runs the Winter Quarter Class Group Chat Program, which benefits over 1,000 students by creating WeChat groups for each course to help classmates collaborate and support one another. Additionally, CSSA established group chats for incoming Class of 2029 students and their parents, offering early access to information about UCSB and building a supportive community before students even arrive on campus. 0 11669 53061 Qingyue Li President 4.00 0 0 0 Elizabeth Hung Vice President 4.00 0 0 0 Bingxin Guan Vice President 4.00 0 0 0 Weiyi Tian Secretary/Treasurer 4.00 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CA Weiyi Tian 6725 Abrego Rd 32 Goleta CA 93117 8059517766 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 36791 36791 36791 36791 0 0 0 36791 2321 2321 39112 39112 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue Description: School Reimbursement. Amount: 2,320. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses Description: Administrative Expense. Amount: 2,020. Description: Member Development. Amount: 3,669. Description: Events & Supplies. Amount: 23,274. Description: Transportion. Amount: 2,150. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 31,113. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets Description: Donation Received in the Years Prior to the Creation of the Organization. Amount: 44,862. Year-End Change to 4/30 UCSB CSSA originally qualified to file Form 990-N and California Form 199-N for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and these filings were completed before May 15, 2025. To better align with operational needs and the transition of new board members each May, the organization elected to change its fiscal year-end to April 30. As part of this change, UCSB CSSA is filing a short-year Form 990-EZ and California Form 199 covering the period July 23, 2025, through April 30, 2025, even though annual gross receipts remain below $50,000. This short-year filing formally establishes the new fiscal year-end of April 30 for all future reporting periods. The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.