Nonprofit · EIN 82-3270278
CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93727
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $86,926 | $89,556 | -$2,630 | $36,742 | $47,007 | -$10,265 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $72,582 | $63,482 | $9,100 | $39,372 | $47,007 | -$7,635 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,000
- Program service revenue
- $70,422
- Other revenue
- $504
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,150
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,362
- Other expenses
- $73,044
- Program services (functional)
- $72,954
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,372
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $47,007
- Net assets, end of year
- -$10,265
- Cash, savings and investments
- $7,368
- Land and buildings
- $25,004
- Gross receipts
- $86,926
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAFONG LEE | President | 20 | $0 |
| BOBBY CHA LEE | Secretary | 30 | $0 |
| PATA VANG | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAFONG LEE | President | 20 | $0 |
| BOBBY CHA LEE | Secretary | 30 | $0 |
| PATA VANG | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4818 E TULARE ST, FRESNO, CA 93727-3062
- In care of
- % BOBBY LEE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 4818 E TULARE AVE, FRESNO CA 93727
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- CHAFONG LEE, 4818 E TULARE AVE, FRESNO CA 93727
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BOBBY CHA LEE, Secretary
- Return prepared by
- Savage & Company
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3270278 or by the name CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION.
- 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
TO PRESERVE, RESTORE AND EDUCATE THE HMONG HISTORY. TO TEACH THE YOUNGER GENERATION ABOUT THE HMONG CULTURE, MUSIC AND ART. TO PROVIDE HMONG STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION HAS OBTAINED FEDERAL EXEMPTION AND ITS GOALS ARE TO PRESERVE, RESTORE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HMONG HISTORY; TO TEACH THE YOUNGER GENERATION ABOUT THE HMONG CULTURAL, ART AND MUSIC; AND, TO PROVIDE HMONG STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE IMPROVEMENTS TO LEASED PROPERTY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A HMONG MUSEUM AND DISPLAY HMONG ARTIFACTS, CRAFTS AND ITS MANY RICH HISTORY. THE PROPERTY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO PROVIDE CLASSES AND CULTURAL STUDY OF HMONG ARTS AND CRAFTS.Expenses $72,954
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3270278
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $86,926
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $86,926 | $89,556 | $36,742 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $72,582 | $63,482 | $39,372 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: CHAFONG LEE | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Bobby Lee | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 82-3270278).
Questions about CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION is 82-3270278.
- Is CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION 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 CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION 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 CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION 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 CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2021 names CHAFONG LEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHAFONG LEE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,926, expenses of $89,556 and total assets of $36,742 at year end.
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