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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1706836

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

Financials

$567K$467K2023$548K$543K2024$612K$590K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$611,820$589,991$21,829$261,112$16,635$244,477
December 31, 2024990$547,770$543,073$4,697$234,761$12,113$222,648
December 31, 2023990$566,536$466,891$99,645$226,330$8,379$217,951
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$611,891
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,385
Other revenue
-$71

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$347,844
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,898
Other salaries and wages
$81,092
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$140,868
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,000
Occupancy
$3,853
Travel
$7,855
Program services (functional)
$461,284
Management and general (functional)
$71,370
Fundraising (functional)
$57,337

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$234,761
Total assets, end of year
$261,112
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,635
Net assets, end of year
$244,477
Net assets without donor restrictions
$159,036
Net assets with donor restrictions
$85,441
Gross receipts
$614,979
Employees
5
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
ID

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Yanmin GaoNational Office Director
Officer
32$48,898
Ken SmithDirector of the Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chen NiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lei ZuoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Seth YuBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Michele HarrisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Yanmin GaoNational Office Director
Officer
25$24,480
Ken SmithDirector of the Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Sylvia LeongBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Elaine KungBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Hong ZhangBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Matt LaughlinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chen NiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lucinda HsuBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lei ZuoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robin DunnPast National Office Director
Officer
40$32,231
Ken SmithChairman of the Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Sylvia LeongBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Elaine KungBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Hong ZhangBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Matt LaughlinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Bryan KleinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chen NiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lucinda HsuBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 KING ST STE B104, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-6205
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
David Gotts, 1400 King Street B-104, Bellingham, WA 98229
Signed the 990
David Gotts, Chairman of the Board
Phone
(360) 746-8520
Return prepared by
WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC

Mission

Our organization is dedicated to educating people about disability in China, mobilizing volunteers, and raising the funding needed to support International China Concern's programs in China. We do this by collaborating with Christian organizations and the broader community, sharing stories of transformed livesall in support of the children ICC serves, with compassion and Christ-centered hope.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Serving Children in Families - Since 2008, International China Concern's Family Partners Program has provided essential support and resources to families with children with disabilities. Our Outreach Teams, consisting of a social worker, therapist, and special education teacher, meet vulnerable families wherever they are, offering vital services and holistic care.In 2025 382 children and their families received professional services including 79 newly reached children. 2,086 therapy and education classes were delivered across our centers. 1,451 home visits and classes brought care and hope to isolated children and parents.
    Expenses $313,673 · grants $236,534
  • Nurturing Children Without Families - In International China Concern's residential care centers, children and young people without families receive holistic, family-style care. In a loving and supportive environment, they are looked after by our compassionate caregivers, therapists, special education teachers, and medical staff.In 2025 69 children and young people without families received nurturing support in seven small group homes. 7,880 therapy classes helped children reach their potential, reduce pain, and thrive. 840 medical interventions and 120 hospital visits ensure children remain healthy, thriving, and protected from disease.
    Expenses $92,257 · grants $69,569
  • Empowering Young Adults: International China Concern's Pathways Program helps young adults with disabilities build confidence and independence through valuable training opportunities and meaningful employment. Whether working on a Little Ark food truck, crafting beautiful handicrafts in the Lighthouse, or baking delicious bread at Bach's Bakery, young adults experience love, hope and opportunity.In 2025 43 young adults working and training in six Little Arks gained new skills and experienced increased independence and self-worth. 45 family and community activitiesincluding parent support groups, inclusion initiatives, and charity sales empowered young adults and their families.
    Expenses $55,354 · grants $41,741

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1706836
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$261,112
Income (IRS master file)
$614,979

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$611,820$589,991$261,112XML
990December 2024$547,770$543,073$234,761XML
990December 2023$566,536$466,891$226,330XML
990December 2022$590,689$664,485$138,665IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 31-1706836).

Questions about AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED

What is the EIN of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED is 31-1706836.
Is AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED 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 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names David Gotts.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,898 (Yanmin Gao, National Office Director).
How much revenue does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL CHINA CONCERN LIMITED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $611,820, expenses of $589,991 and total assets of $261,112 at year end.

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