Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Chinese Mutual Aid Association reported $14.6 million in revenue and $14.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.78 went to program services, $8.20 to management and general costs and $3.02 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 80.8% of the total. Government grants made up 16.4%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $143,700 (CO-INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 39% between FY2021 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $15MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.8% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.18 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 17.0% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 16.4% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 80.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $143,700 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.00% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 11 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCitizenship education and employmentadult education: through a grant from the illinois community college board (iccb), cmaa and its partner agencies, representing the only consortium of diverse partner organizations in the state of illinoisprovided english as a second language (esl) and adult basic education. This past year, the consortium served 1,000+ adult learners. For those needing extra support, the department coordinates volunteer tutors who provide one-on-one and small group instruction. For those needing extra support, the department coordinates volunteer tutors who provide…
Care for older adults: cmaa's care for older adults programs include in-home care and golden age club, all designed to support aging adults in maintaining independence and social connection. In 2025, cmaa provided over 330,000 hours of care to residents across cook and kane counties. Client satisfaction remained exceptionally high, with 100% satisfaction with services, 98% satisfaction with home care aide relationships, and 98% overall program satisfaction. The golden age club connected 241 older adults to community, with 91% reporting increased social connection and 90% indicating they would…
Social services:cmaa's social services program provides case management, translation, and resource navigation to help immigrant and refugee families access essential benefits and services. In 2025, cmaa served 2,743 clients through outreach, translation, and assistance with food, energy, and medicaid benefits. The program secured $488,441 in energy assistance for clients, with a 95% application success rate and an average benefit of $500 per household
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $140,754 | $0 | $2,946 | $143,700 |
| CO-INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,057 | $0 | $7,776 | $126,833 |
2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Chinese Mutual Aid Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $227K (Part IX, line 5).
5 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b11 · 11 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5456
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Private foundation grants it received
7 private foundations reported grants to Chinese Mutual Aid Association totaling $368K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Chinese Mutual Aid Association's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Chinese Mutual Aid Association reported that 88.8% of its $14.4 million in expenses went to program services, 8.2% to management and general and 3.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Chinese Mutual Aid Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Chinese Mutual Aid Association reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $143,700, for the role of CO-INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Chinese Mutual Aid Association get its money?
Of $14.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 17.0% came from contributions and grants (including 16.4% from government grants) and 80.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Chinese Mutual Aid Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-3139799 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601059349301365 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202433479349301503 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202333489349300118 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202243509349300819 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241159349300049 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-3139799: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.