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CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE

EIN: 23-7438529 · SEATTLE, WA 98104-2939 · United States · FY 2023 Data
4 out of 5 76 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 88/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 88/100
Impact (25%) 65/100
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

CISC supports immigrants and their families by creating opportunities for them to succeed, while honoring their heritage.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$14.7M
Total Revenue
$12.1M
Total Expenses
$8.3M
Net Assets
163
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 88.7%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 8.20x
Liability-to-Asset 24.0%
Revenue Diversification 99.1%
Executive Compensation $261K
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 2,996 similar organizations (United States, Human Services, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
88.7% 87.4%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
10.2% 11.3%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
1.1% 0.2%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
8.2 mo 6.3 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
24.0% 34.8%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
99.1% 93.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
24.6% 6.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
21.0% 8.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
17.6% 1.2%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Improved health, well-being, and success 12,000 $1,000.00 Per Year
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $14.7M $12.1M $8.3M 88.7% 163
2022 $11.8M $10.0M $5.7M 87.9% 175
2021 $9.2M $8.5M N/A 157
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Organization Details
EIN
23-7438529
State
WA
City
SEATTLE
ZIP
98104-2939
Classification
P84Z
Category
Human Services
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1972
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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