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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3157674

CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY

Tax-exempt · FREMONT, CA 94537

Financials

$24K$42K2020$38K$40K2022$48K$31K2023$45K$24K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990-EZ$44,938$23,952$20,986$50,795–$50,795
October 31, 2024990-EZ$48,151$30,810$17,341$29,809–$29,809
October 31, 2023990-EZ$38,284$39,588-$1,304$12,468–$12,468
October 31, 2021990-EZ$24,136$41,847-$17,711$13,916–$13,916
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$2,060
Program service revenue
$14,300
Investment income
$4
Net income from fundraising events
$28,574

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,434
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,434
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,302
Other expenses
$14,216
Program services (functional)
$5,699

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,809
Total assets, end of year
$50,795
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$50,795
Cash, savings and investments
$50,795
Gross receipts
$64,049

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy JangExecutive Dir.3$8,434
Charles LiuDirector0.5$0
Herbert ChiuDirector0.5$0
Cecilia LeonDirector0.5$0
Brian GoodmanDirector0.5$0
Wilson HuSecretary1$0
Sue KwongPresident2$0
Midji RovettaDirector0.5$0
Ying-Min LiVice President1$0
Henry LiangPast President1$0
Lily MeiDirector0.5$0
Jingmin YangTreasurer1.5$0
David SheenLegal Counsel0.5$0
Chunchi MaDirector0.5$0
Lena ZeeDirector0.5$0
12 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Teresa EngDirector0.5$0
Kathy KimberlinDirector0.5$0
Raymond LiuDirector0.5$0
Adeles FanDirector0.5$0
Rinu NairDirector0.5$0
Yonggang ZhangDirector0.5$0
Charming HoDirector0.5$0
Rachael ChanDirector0.5$0
Yang ShaoDirector0.5$0
Albert WangDirector0.5$0
Henry YinDirector0.5$0
Yajing ZhangDirector0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2024: 27 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy JangExecutive Dir.4$4,489
Charles LiuDirector0.5$0
Herbert ChiuPast President1$0
Cecilia LeonDirector0.5$0
Brian GoodmanDirector0.5$0
Wilson HuSecretary1$0
Sue KwongVice President1$0
Midji RovettaDirector0.5$0
Ying-Min LiDirector0.5$0
Henry LiangPresident2$0
Lily MeiDirector0.5$0
Jingmin YangTreasurer1$0
David SheenLegal Counsel0.5$0
Chunchi MaDirector0.5$0
Lena ZeeDirector0.5$0
Teresa EngDirector0.5$0
Kathy KimberlinDirector0.5$0
Virginia TamDirector0.5$0
Adeles FanDirector0.5$0
Whisky HoDirector0.5$0
Yonggang ZhangDirector0.5$0
Charming HoDirector0.5$0
Anna MuhDirector0.5$0
Yang ShaoDirector0.5$0
Albert WangDirector0.5$0
Henry YinDirector0.5$0
Yajing ZhangDirector0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2023: 27 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Herbert ChiuPast President2$11,639
Charles LiuDirector0.5$0
Cecilia LeonDirector0.5$0
Brian GoodmanDirector0.5$0
Wilson HuSecretary1$0
Sue KwongDirector0.5$0
Kathy JangExecutive Dir.5$0
Midji RovettaDirector0.5$0
Ying-Min LiDirector0.5$0
Henry LiangPresident2$0
Lily MeiDirector0.5$0
Wing NgDirector0.5$0
David SheenLegal Counsel0.5$0
Chunchi MaDirector0.5$0
Lena ZeeDirector0.5$0
Teresa EngDirector0.5$0
Kathy KimberlinDirector0.5$0
Virginia TamDirector0.5$0
Julie WangTreasurer1$0
Whisky HoDirector0.5$0
Yonggang ZhangDirector0.5$0
Renee WeiDirector0.5$0
Anna MuhDirector0.5$0
Yang ShaoDirector0.5$0
Albert WangDirector0.5$0
Henry YinDirector0.5$0
Yajing ZhangVice President0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2021: 27 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathy JangExecutive Dir.5$12,961
Charles LiuPast President0.5$0
Herbert ChiuVice President1$0
Cecilia LeonDirector0.5$0
Steve ChoDirector0.5$0
Wilson HuSecretary1$0
Gerry Low-SabadoDirector0.5$0
Midji RovettaDirector0.5$0
Thomas TangTreasurer1$0
Judy LamDirector0.5$0
Lily MeiDirector0.5$0
Wing NgDirector0.5$0
David SheenLegal Counsel0.5$0
Marvin WongDirector0.5$0
Lena ZeeDirector0.5$0
Teresa EngDirector0.5$0
Kathy KimberlinDirector0.5$0
Henry LiangDirector0.5$0
Julie WangDirector0.5$0
Whisky HoDirector0.5$0
David LamPresident2$0
Anna MuhDirector0.5$0
Yang ShaoDirector0.5$0
Raj SalwanDirector0.5$0
Albert WangDirector0.5$0
Henry YinDirector0.5$0
Yajing ZhangDirector0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1, FREMONT, CA 94537-0001
In care of
% HERBERT CHIU
Signed the 990-EZ
Jingmin Yang, Treasurer
Phone
(510) 790-0740
Return prepared by
Ivy Kwok

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3157674 or by the name CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO INITIATE, SPONSOR AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY EVENTS, WHICH WILL AFFECT THE WELL BEING OF CHINESE AMERICAN WITH EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY SPONSORED VARIOUS LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $5,699
  • DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY ORGANIZED VARIOUS EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS TO BRING UNITY AND HARMONY AMONG LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3157674
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1993
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$50,795
Income (IRS master file)
$64,049

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZOctober 2025$44,938$23,952$50,795XML
990-EZOctober 2024$48,151$30,810$29,809XML
990-EZOctober 2023$38,284$39,588$12,468XML
990-EZOctober 2022–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2021$24,136$41,847$13,916XML
990-EZOctober 2020–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2019–––IRS
990-EZOctober 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 94-3157674).

Questions about CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY

What is the EIN of CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY is 94-3157674.
Is CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1993.
Are donations to CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY 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 CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended October 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,434 (Kathy Jang, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does CITIZENS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,938, expenses of $23,952 and total assets of $50,795 at year end.

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