Nonprofit · EIN 87-0968860
INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $471,928 | $371,080 | $100,848 | $157,450 | $17 | $157,433 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $407,527 | $377,221 | $30,306 | $56,602 | $17 | $56,585 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $221,133 | $228,292 | -$7,159 | $26,280 | $0 | $26,280 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $444,458
- Program service revenue
- $27,268
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $202
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,954
- Occupancy
- $5,445
- Travel
- $26,427
- Program services (functional)
- $354,065
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,502
- Fundraising (functional)
- $513
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,602
- Total assets, end of year
- $157,450
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,433
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $157,433
- Gross receipts
- $471,928
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Lal Neih Mawi | Board member and Deputy Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $1,500 |
| S Nilian | Board Chairman, President and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $848 | $0 |
| Lalsiampianga | Board member and Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Van Tuah Piang | Board member and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monsie Khun Siang Mawi | Board member and Assistant treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thawm Hlei Mang | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Khun | Board member and Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Van Hnuai Kim | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salai Nilian | President and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lalsiampianga | Board member and Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lucy Lal Neih Mawi | Board member and Deputy Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Van Tuah Piang | Board member and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Monsie Khun Siang Mawi | Board member and Assistant treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thawm Hlei Mang | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Van Nei Cem | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Van Hnuai Kim | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francis Cung Bik | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salai Nilian | President and Executive Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lucy Lal Neih Mawi | Board member and Deputy Executive Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lal Lian Bik | Board member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Thawm Hlei Mang | Board member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lalsiampianga | Board member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Van Nei Cem | Vice President and Board member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Van Tuah Piang | Board member and Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Monsie Khun Siang Mawi | Board member and Assistant treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Francis Cung Bik | Board member and programs officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6319 MONTEO LN, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46217-2775
- In care of
- % VAN TUAH PIANG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- S Nilian, 6319 Monteo Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46217
- Signed the 990
- Salai Nilian, Executive Director
- Phone
- (317) 221-9183
- Website
- www.chinaffairs.org
- 990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Salai Nilian, 12028 Bryony Dr, Austin TX 78739. Mailing address: 6319 Monteo Ln, Indianapolis IN 46217.
Mission
ICA is dedicated to advancing the dignity, resilience, and well-being of the Chin people through collaborative, community-driven initiatives in education, health, humanitarian support, and research-driven advocacy, while remaining responsive to evolving needs, priorities, and opportunities.
Program accomplishments
- Healthcare: In 2025, the Institute of Chin Affairs Inc. (ICA) provided essential healthcare services to conflict-affected and displaced communities across Chin State, western Sagaing Region, Myanmar, and Mizoram, India. With two medical centers and two mini-hospitals in Chin State, one medical center along the India-Myanmar border, and two clinics in Kalay Township, ICA provided free medical consultations, primary and emergency care, essential medicines, and minor surgical treatment. To reach communities in remote and hard-to-access areas, ICA also operated mobile medical teams consisting of four physicians and 11 nurses, making regular visits to displaced camps in Chin State and Champhai District, Mizoram. Through these combined services, ICA reached 11,502 patients, including 181 pregnant women, providing timely diagnosis, treatment, medicines, and surgical care to people with limited access to healthcare. Seasonal influenza and acute diarrheal illnesses were among the most commonly treated conditions. By bringing healthcare directly to displaced persons, refugees, and other vulnerable communities, ICA helped address urgent and ongoing health needs while protecting the health, dignity, and well-being of families affected by conflict and displacement.Expenses $57,616 · grants $10,490
- Education: For higher education, ICA worked with two universities in Northeast India to help 14 displaced students from Myanmar continue their university studies. ICA also renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mizoram University to strengthen research collaboration and expand access to higher education opportunities for students from Myanmar. Under its basic education programs, ICA supported more than 550 teachers serving over 6,000 students from primary to high school in Chin State, Myanmar, while also operating a Community School and providing mother-tongue Myanmar and Chin literacy classes for young learners. In Mizoram, India, ICA supported 16 teachers at refugee schools in Zokhawthar near the Myanmar border. In collaboration with partner organizations, ICA also facilitated 10 teacher-training programs during 2025 to strengthen educators' capacity and support the quality and continuity of education for conflict-affected and displaced communities.Expenses $236,701 · grants $120,318
- Humanitarian Relief: The ICA provided humanitarian assistance to displaced families, refugees, and vulnerable populations affected by the conflict. In 2025, the organization distributed food, shelter materials, WASH and hygiene supplies to more than 30,000 people from over 4,500 families. ICA also supported community resilience and social connection through its annual Christmas gathering, International Women's Day celebrations, and the "Together for Humanity" Friendship Dinner. As the humanitarian crisis intensified toward the end of 2025, ICA remained committed to supporting conflict-affected communities and called for continued support from partners and donors.Expenses $40,976 · grants $34,217
- Research and Documentation: In 2025, ICA strengthened its research and documentation work to systematically collect, preserve, and analyze information on conflict, political developments, human rights, and humanitarian issues affecting Chin communities. ICA conducted interviews with representatives from different sides of internal conflicts, affected community members, and local leaders, documenting cases of arrest, alleged torture, detention, and release, as well as airstrikes affecting civilian areas and healthcare facilities and violations against Chin political prisoners. ICA produced human rights and situation reports for relevant stakeholders and maintained quarterly Chin Political and Human Rights Dashboards to monitor and analyze key developments. ICA also published articles and reports on political, humanitarian, human rights, social, and regional issues, contributing to public awareness, informed analysis, and advocacy efforts.Expenses $18,772 · grants $8,593
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-0968860
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $157,450
- Income (IRS master file)
- $471,928
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $471,928 | $371,080 | $157,450 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $407,527 | $377,221 | $56,602 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $221,133 | $228,292 | $26,280 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Salai Nilian Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-0968860).
Questions about INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS is 87-0968860.
- Is INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS 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 INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS 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 INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS 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 INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names S Nilian.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE OF CHIN AFFAIRS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $471,928, expenses of $371,080 and total assets of $157,450 at year end.
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