Nonprofit · EIN 30-0764260
ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Tax-exempt · SALINAS, CA 93902
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $181,239 | $32,863 | $148,376 | $261,939 | $1,456 | $260,483 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $88,548 | $25,560 | $62,988 | $95,566 | $68 | $95,498 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $26,084 | $13,866 | $12,218 | $32,785 | $353 | $32,432 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,929
- Investment income
- $37
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,118
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $155
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $17,295
- Occupancy
- $7,322
- Printing, publications and postage
- $340
- Other expenses
- $6,106
- Program services (functional)
- $24,147
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,566
- Total assets, end of year
- $261,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,456
- Net assets, end of year
- $260,483
- Cash, savings and investments
- $257,366
- Gross receipts
- $188,683
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Chavez Miller | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| Larry Hirahara | Sec / Treas | 10 | $0 |
| Jason Agpaoa | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Herb Wong | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mars Rocamora | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mariko Yamashita | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Slattery | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Henry Gong | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Baguio | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Chavez Miller | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| Larry Hirahara | Sec / Treas | 10 | $0 |
| Jason Agpaoa | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Herb Wong | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mars Rocamora | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mariko Yamashita | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Slattery | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Henry Gong | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Baguio | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Chavez Miller | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| Larry Hirahara | Sec / Treas | 10 | $0 |
| Jason Agpaoa | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Herb Wong | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mars Rocamora | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Allen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mariko Yamashita | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Slattery | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Henry Gong | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Baguio | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 574, SALINAS, CA 93902-0574
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1 CALIFORNIA, SALINAS CHINATOWN CA 93901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- PAUL AQUINO, 3073 WITTENMYER COURT, MARINA CA 93933
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Larry Hirahara, Sec / Treas
- Phone
- (408) 968-9081
- Website
- chinatowninc.com
- Return prepared by
- McGilloway Ray Brown & Kaufman
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 30-0764260 or by the name ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Is to preserve, promote, and enrich the multicultural identity of Salinas Chinatown.
Program accomplishments
- Asian Cultural Fair - An event showcasing a vibrant Asian community of Salinas Chinatown's culture and history. Education and Outreach - perform seminars, Pop-up museums, and presenations about Chinatown's history and culture. Republic Caf - converting a Chinatown Restaurant into a Museum that preserves the Asian History and Culture of Salinas Chinatown.Expenses $24,147
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0764260
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $261,939
- Income (IRS master file)
- $188,683
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $181,239 | $32,863 | $261,939 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: PAUL AQUINO | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $88,548 | $25,560 | $95,566 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $26,084 | $13,866 | $32,785 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Larry Hirahara | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: LARRY HIRAHARA | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Larry Hirahara | 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 30-0764260).
Questions about ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
- What is the EIN of ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE is 30-0764260.
- Is ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 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 ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names PAUL AQUINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $181,239, expenses of $32,863 and total assets of $261,939 at year end.
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