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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1489290

ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · POTOMAC, MD 20854

Financials

$11K2023$34K$23K2024$38K$26K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$38,073$26,044$12,029$25,989$0$25,989
December 31, 2024990$34,063$23,102$10,961$19,825$0$19,825
December 31, 2023990-EZ$11,388––$11,388$0$11,388
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,096
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$977
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,500
Program services (functional)
$20,467
Management and general (functional)
$5,577

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,825
Total assets, end of year
$25,989
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$25,989
Net assets without donor restrictions
$25,989
Gross receipts
$38,073
Employees
0
Volunteers
29
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MD

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
PING LUDIRECTOR
Officer
8$0
HANG LUDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
FEI XUDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
GUOPIN ZHAODIRECTOR
Officer
16$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PING LUDIRECTOR
Officer
8$0
HANG LUDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
FEI XUDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
GUOPIN ZHAODIRECTOR
Officer
16$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PING LUDIRECTOR8$0
HANG LUDIRECTOR2$0
FEI XUDIRECTOR2$0
GUOPIN ZHAODIRECTOR16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9540 PERSIMMON TREE RD, POTOMAC, MD 20854-4330
In care of
% PING LU
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO BOX 60721, Potomac MD 20859
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
JUN ZHAO, 8118 INVERNESS RIDGE RD, Potomac MD 20854
Signed the 990
PING LU, DIRECTOR
Website
zuaadc.org
Return prepared by
FORTUNE AND BEYOND

Mission

ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC HAS BEEN ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO ADVANCE THE COMMUNICATION OF ZUAA ALUMNI AND OTHER FRIENDS IN THE GREAT WASHINGTON AREA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In July 2025, ARCUP robotics competition was held to provide middle school students with a passion for robotics with a platform to hone their skills.
    Expenses $6,847 · revenue $2,870
  • In June 2025, China-U.S. People-to-People ExchangesPromoting cultural exchange between Chinese and American youth, fostering mutual learning, and building friendships.
    Expenses $6,639 · revenue $11,180
  • Mid-Autumn Festival:In August, the Mid-Autumn Gathering provides alumni with an opportunity for members to get to know one another and deepen their friendships.
    Expenses $2,761 · revenue $3,597
  • 2.February Spring Festival Gala: The objective of this event is to bring alumni together to celebrate the Chinese New Yearthe most highly anticipated event of the year.
    Expenses $2,689 · revenue $390
  • Qiushi Forum: At the Qiushi Forum, this years outstanding students share their experiences applying to universities, offering guidance and direction to younger students.
    Expenses $590
  • May Barbecue at Black Hill: The objective of this event is to bring together alumni from various universities to meet new people and strengthen ties with old friends.
    Expenses $510 · revenue $524
  • In October, a hiking event was organized for the purpose of in collaboration with other universities, offering sports-loving alumni an opportunity to exercise, socialize, and deepen their friendships.
    Expenses $233 · revenue $235
  • January XIAOCHI festival:The objective of this event is to provide alumni with a passion for cooking an opportunity to showcase their talents, while generating proceeds for the Alumni Association through a charity sale.
    Expenses $198

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1489290
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B84)
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,989
Income (IRS master file)
$38,073

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$38,073$26,044$25,989XML
990December 2024$34,063$23,102$19,825XML
990-EZDecember 2023$11,388$0$11,388XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: JUN ZHAO
December 31, 2022≤ $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 88-1489290).

Questions about ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC is 88-1489290.
Is ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC 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 ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC 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 ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names JUN ZHAO.
Who are the officers and directors of ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ZUAA-GWDC FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,073, expenses of $26,044 and total assets of $25,989 at year end.

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