2026-09-23T07:37:27-07:00 2024-12-31 394188981 JINS CPA PLLC 204 Golden Gate Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 990 2024-01-01 934870887 UCA WAVES UCAW 6308635579 201 Littleford Ln Cary NC 27519 Jian Chen President & CEO 2026-09-23 false true 2024 X X Jian Chen 201 Littleford Ln Cary NC 27519 614431 false X https://ucawaves.org X 2023 NC In 2024, we started the first-ever research study in the state of North Carolina focusing on AAPI health care experiences, the Identifying NC AAPI Health Priorities project (funded by the Blue Cross NC Foundation). Additionally, UCA WAVES organized 7 sessions at the 2024 Chinese American Mental Health Summit in DC and continued grassroots suicide prevention efforts through conferences, presentations, and youth and community engagement. 3 3 0 10 0 614431 0 0 0 614431 13004 0 0 0 7050 225435 238439 375992 375992 0 375992 X Raise awareness of the mental health challenges that young Asian Americans face due to familial, cultural, and societal factors; Develop community support and resources to improve youth mental health; Promote cultural sensitivity in psychological well-being and interventions; Encourage civic engagement in public policies to address mental health issues false false 184194 184194 Funded by the BCBS NC Foundation, UCA WAVES started to conduct the Identifying NC AAPI Health Priorities project, the first research study in the state of North Carolina focusing on AAPI health care experiences. We partnered with the Karen Community Farm, and several other AAPI community organizations to conduct surveys, interviews, and data collection; and partnered with North Carolina Central University and University of North Carolina for data analysis and research. 16462 16462 UCA WAVES collaborated with View Higher Film to develop the documentary film Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health . WAVES provided financial support and outreach to communities for interviews. This storytelling initiative addresses mental health challenges affecting Asian American individuals and families. 16048 16048 Funded by the BCBS NC Foundation, UCA WAVES started to conduct the Identifying NC AAPI Health Priorities project, the first research study in the state of North Carolina focusing on AAPI health care experiences. We partnered with the Karen Community Farm, and several other AAPI community organizations to conduct surveys, interviews, and data collection; and partnered with North Carolina Central University and University of North Carolina for data analysis and research. 5765 1672 In Schedule O WAVES conducted Mental Health First Aid training, reducing stigma and train public how to recognize earlier signs and symptoms, and take actions to help people who have the mental health challenges. 5765 1672 222469 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 3 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false NC X X X Feng Xue 6175995910 800 Park Offices Dr Durham NC 27709 X Jian Chen President & CEO 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Paohwa Lin Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Tu Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jan Xie Foundation Mgr. 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 3452 10000 2779 598200 614431 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 614431 X 12404 12404 600 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 172514 168146 4368 4167 3667 500 13373 11032 2341 0 0 500 500 24066 16122 5762 2182 0 0 0 0 0 1022 414 608 9793 9585 208 0 238439 222470 8919 7050 87001 0 273679 0 1075 0 0 0 14237 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 375992 0 0 X 30912 345080 0 375992 0 375992 375992 X false false false X 614431 614431 0 0 0 0 614431 614431 0 0 614431 0 0 0 0 614431 614431 X 0.00000 0.00000 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Prior to filing, a complete copy of Form 990 was provided to all members of the Board of Directors for review. The Board was given an opportunity to review the return, ask questions, and provide comments. The return was filed only after the Board completed its review and approved the filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Amended Explanation This amended return is filed to correct the originally filed 2024 Form 990 following a comprehensive reconciliation of the organization's accounting records and grant agreements. Management revised the recognition of contribution and grant revenue under FASB ASC 958, corrected the classification of donor-restricted net assets, separately reported grants and assistance, and revised the functional allocation of expenses. These adjustments resulted in corresponding changes to total revenue, expenses, net assets, public support calculations, and related disclosures. Form 990, Amended Return Major Adjustments Included in This Amended Return 1. Following the filing of the original 2024 Form 990, management performed a comprehensive reconciliation of the organization's accounting records and grant agreements and re-evaluated the financial statements under FASB ASC 958. 2. As a result of this review: 3. Contributions and grant revenue increased from $340,058 to $614,431, an increase of $274,373, primarily due to revised revenue recognition of grants and donor-restricted contributions. Grants and assistance expense reporting was revised to separately report $13,004 of grants and assistance provided to beneficiaries. Functional expense allocations were reevaluated and reclassified among program services, management and general, and fundraising categories in accordance with ASC 958. Total net assets increased from $97,418 to $375,992, reflecting the cumulative effects of the revised revenue recognition methodology and related financial statement adjustments. These adjustments were made to ensure that the organizations financial reporting and Form 990 presentation are consistent with U.S. GAAP and FASB ASC 958.