Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts
Encouraging cultural programs
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts at a glance
In short: Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts gave $387K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $386,825
- +621.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $128,942
- Median grant
- $133,825
- Total assets
- $2,052,322
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chinese Merchants Assoc ($387K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $387K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $387K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Merchants Assoc Chicago, IL | Loan Forgiveness | $250,000 |
| Chinese Merchants Assoc Houston, TX | Loan Forgiveness | $133,825 |
| Chinese Merchants Assoc Providence, RI | — | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,052,322 | $418,084 | $561,020 | $386,825 | 3 | $11,699 |
| 2023 | $2,458,730 | $314,990 | $147,675 | $53,650 | Total only | $3,725 |
| 2022 | $2,348,036 | $-1,739 | $111,255 | $22,950 | Total only | $-279,442 |
| 2021 | $3,017,543 | $556,239 | $37,684 | $10,850 | Total only | $128,899 |
| 2020 | $3,571,513 | $123,178 | $86,740 | $13,700 | Total only | $153 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts
Based on IRS filings
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $387K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts is led by James Chan, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Chan
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herman Tang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Eng
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fai Man Eng
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hung Goon
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Chan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zhan T. Wong
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bing Szeto (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Wong (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Fai Man Eng (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Man Ho Chan (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven Chen (2020) — Clerk
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts
How much does Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts give each year?
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts gave $387K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $54K in grants paid.
What is Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts's typical grant size?
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts's median grant in 2024 was $133,825, and its average grant was $128,942, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts give grants?
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (35%).
Does Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 2 grants with a stated purpose on Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts?
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $418K.
What is Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts?
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Boston, MA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts's EIN?
Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1175471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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