2025-07-22T10:24:31-07:00 2024-12-31 871881275 Lin & Lin Accounting Services 267 Central Ave 3Fl White Plains NY 10606 990EZ 2024-01-01 812838518 Taiwan Association of Greater Seattle TAIW 8582813272 18210 145TH CT NE Woodinville WA 98072 Tsung-I Tsai Secretary 2025-07-22 true true Dan Lin CPA P02362062 9149975050 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X https://www.tagseattle.org/ X X 109454 X 109454 0 0 0 0 109454 66894 37291 104185 5269 62091 67360 62091 67360 62091 67360 62091 67360 In 1970, the Greater Seattle Taiwanese Association was officially established.Since then, the association has been sustained by the selfless contributions of local volunteers, who have devoted their time and resources to its operation keeping the flame of Taiwanese culture alive.For many years, the Greater Seattle Taiwanese Association has been dedicated to supporting Taiwans political reform and promoting its cultural development.During the peak of Taiwans tangwai (non-Kuomintang) movement, the association joined the momentum by organizing seminars on Taiwanese politics and culture. It also published two newsletters, Hsiang Hsun and Ting-a-kah, which reported on activities related to Taiwan in the Pacific Northwest. These publications served as key channels for connecting the local Taiwanese community at the time.Despite suppression from the Kuomintang government, membership in the association not only persisted but grew steadily starting in the 1980s. The range of events also became In 1970, the Greater Seattle Taiwanese Association was officially established.Since then, the association has been sustained by the selfless contributions of local volunteers, who have devoted their time and resources to its operation keeping the flame of Taiwanese culture alive.For many years, the Greater Seattle Taiwanese Association has been dedicated to supporting Taiwans political reform and promoting its cultural development.During the peak of Taiwans tangwai (non-Kuomintang) movement, the association joined the momentum by organizing seminars on Taiwanese politics and culture. It also published two newsletters, Hsiang Hsun and Ting-a-kah, which reported on activities related to Taiwan in the Pacific Northwest. These publications served as key channels for connecting the local Taiwanese community at the time.Despite suppression from the Kuomintang government, membership in the association not only persisted but grew steadily starting in the 1980s. The range of events also became increasingly diverse. In addition to social gatherings, lectures, concerts, and exhibitions, the association hosted the 6th Annual Convention of the World Federation of Taiwanese Associations in 1979.After Taiwan lifted martial law in 1987, the associations activities became even more vibrant. Along with continuing past traditions, the annual 228 Memorial Event gradually became a regular feature. Each year, members commemorate Taiwans history over a bowl of squid porridge.Since 2001, in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month each May, the association has hosted performances and exhibitions to introduce Taiwanese culture to the American mainstream.Over the decades, as Taiwan and American society have continued to evolve, the Greater Seattle Taiwanese Association has also adapted in form and focus.In 2019, the association officially registered in Washington State as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, aiming to secure more resources for promoting Taiwanese culture.In 2023, the association commissioned a professional designer to create a new emblem. Using Seattles iconic emerald green, the design blends images of the Space Needle, orcas, the Formosan black bear, and the map of Taiwan symbolizing the strong connection across the Pacific Ocean.Looking ahead, the Greater Seattle Taiwanese Association hopes to continue thriving and to serve the local Taiwanese community for many years to come. Tsung-I Tsai Secretary 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false Tsung-I Tsai 18210 145TH CT NE Woodinville WA 98072 8582813272 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 109454 109454 0 0 109454 109454 0 109454 0 0 0 109454 X 0.00000 Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1 | Cash Amount Given: $66894 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $2050 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $1038 Other Expenses.1 Administration Fees $20206 Other Expenses.2 Rent $9588 Other Expenses.3 Events Expenses $4009 Other Expenses.4 Bank Fees $400