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China Digital Times Inc

EIN 45-5274376 • 501(c)3 • Berkeley, CA

Profile

CDT is an independent, bilingual media organization that brings uncensored news and online voices from China to the world.

2512 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704

www.chinadigitaltimes.net

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

54th percentile

6.1%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-4.2%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$2,159,005

Up $358,871 (+20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$467,929

Down $28,220 (-5.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,691,076

Up $387,091 (+30%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$2,279,558

Down $734,592 (-24%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,901,824

Down $927,846 (-33%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$377,734

Up $193,254 (+105%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $126,436Liabilities 2013: $29,315Net Assets 2013: $97,1212013Assets 2014: $181,955Liabilities 2014: $30,902Net Assets 2014: $151,0532014Assets 2015: $88,305Liabilities 2015: $2,225Net Assets 2015: $86,0802015Assets 2016: $205,478Liabilities 2016: $360Net Assets 2016: $205,1182016Assets 2017: $336,770Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $336,7702017Assets 2018: $346,259Liabilities 2018: $9,084Net Assets 2018: $337,1752018Assets 2019: $432,068Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $432,0682019Assets 2020: $865,378Liabilities 2020: $193,355Net Assets 2020: $672,0232020Assets 2021: $985,841Liabilities 2021: $225,678Net Assets 2021: $760,1632021Assets 2022: $1,879,294Liabilities 2022: $759,789Net Assets 2022: $1,119,5052022Assets 2023: $1,800,134Liabilities 2023: $496,149Net Assets 2023: $1,303,9852023Assets 2024: $2,159,005Liabilities 2024: $467,929Net Assets 2024: $1,691,0762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,159,005
Liabilities$467,929
Net Assets$1,691,076

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2013: $603,9262013Revenue 2014: $777,716Expenses 2014: $720,264Net Income 2014: $57,4522014Revenue 2015: $666,992Expenses 2015: $757,199Net Income 2015: -$90,2072015Revenue 2016: $1,487,333Expenses 2016: $1,372,026Net Income 2016: $115,3072016Revenue 2017: $1,026,067Expenses 2017: $883,979Net Income 2017: $142,0882017Revenue 2018: $1,146,165Expenses 2018: $1,059,678Net Income 2018: $86,4872018Revenue 2019: $1,055,822Expenses 2019: $960,929Net Income 2019: $94,8932019Revenue 2020: $1,410,421Expenses 2020: $1,157,925Net Income 2020: $252,4962020Revenue 2021: $3,480,169Expenses 2021: $3,392,029Net Income 2021: $88,1402021Revenue 2022: $3,836,770Expenses 2022: $3,477,428Net Income 2022: $359,3422022Revenue 2023: $3,014,150Expenses 2023: $2,829,670Net Income 2023: $184,4802023Revenue 2024: $2,279,558Expenses 2024: $1,901,824Net Income 2024: $377,7342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,279,558
Expenses$1,901,824
Net Income$377,734

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 23, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$2,279,558
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CDT is an independent, bilingual media organization that brings uncensored news and online voices from China to the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,135,384$1,523,269▲ $387,885
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$418,536$313,189▼ $105,347
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$312,524-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$236,284$0▼ $236,284
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,930$10,023▲ $93
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,800,134$2,159,005▲ $358,871
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$161,392$321,489▲ $160,097
Deferred Revenue$334,757$146,440▼ $188,317
Total Liabilities$496,149$467,929▼ $28,220
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,228,985$1,691,076▲ $462,091
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$75,000--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,303,985$1,691,076▲ $387,091
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,800,134$2,159,005▲ $358,871
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Xiao QiangPresidentFT$224,538$224,538

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brad AdamsChairman
Yi TongSecretary
Matt ChanoffTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,795,696
Program Service Revenue
$467,301
Investment Income
$16,559
Other Revenue
$2
All Other Contributions
$5,067
Change in Net Assets
$377,734

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,279,558
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$9,357
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,288,915
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,279,558
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,079,578
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$822,246
Total Fundraising Expense$51,058
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$712,141$88,875$6,383$807,399
Other Salaries and Wages$314,916$157,770$4,979$477,665
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$108,861$87,045$32,447$228,353
Travel$64,689$4,013$2,745$71,447
Fees for Services Accounting-$64,406-$64,406
Other Employee Benefits$42,529$20,330$380$63,239
Office Expenses$38,491$22,101$841$61,433
Payroll Taxes$31,562$18,328$3,099$52,989
Occupancy$13,434$33,977-$47,411
Insurance-$12,081-$12,081
Information Technology$7,761--$7,761
Conferences and Meetings$6,232$1,224$184$7,640
Total Functional Expenses$1,340,616$510,150$51,058$1,901,824

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,901,824
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,901,824
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,901,824
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Xiao Qiang President & Editor-in-Chief and Sophie Beach Operations Manager are husband and wife.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The Form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the full board prior to filing the Form 990.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The conflict-of-interest policy is monitored annually. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person discloses the existence of the financial interest and is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members, if any, of committees with governing board of directors delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she leaves the governing board of directors of committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining governing board of directors or committee members decides if a conflict of interest exists. An interested person makes a presentation at the governing board or directors or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she leaves the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the governing board of directors or committee, if appropriate, appoints a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board of directors or committee determines whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board of directors or committee determines by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporations' best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it makes its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The board of directors review and set the presidents compensation using comparable data from other nonprofit organizations. The discussion is documented in the board minutes. The last compensation review was completed on October 2020.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available on its website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
China Digital Times Inc
EIN
45-5274376
Phone
5102062351
Address
2512 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Signing Officer

Name
Qiang Xiao
Title
President
Signed
2025-04-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Qiang Xiao
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Shining Star Consulting LLC
Address
1831 Solano Ave Unit 8058, Berkeley, CA 94707
Preparer
Suzanne Pon
Phone
5109996712
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

CDT is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar California statute. In addition, CDT has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes has been recorded. CDT has evaluated its current tax positions as of September 30, 2024 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. CDT's informational returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board, generally for three years and four years, respectively, after they are filed.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CDT is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar California statute. In addition, CDT has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes has been recorded. CDT has evaluated its current tax positions as of September 30, 2024 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. CDT's informational returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board, generally for three years and four years, respectively, after they are filed.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Xiao Qiang President & Editor-in-Chief and Sophie Beach Operations Manager are husband and wife.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the full board prior to filing the Form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The conflict-of-interest policy is monitored annually. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person discloses the existence of the financial interest and is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members, if any, of committees with governing board of directors delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she leaves the governing board of directors of committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining governing board of directors or committee members decides if a conflict of interest exists. An interested person makes a presentation at the governing board or directors or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she leaves the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the governing board of directors or committee, if appropriate, appoints a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board of directors or committee determines whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board of directors or committee determines by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporations' best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it makes its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board of directors review and set the presidents compensation using comparable data from other nonprofit organizations. The discussion is documented in the board minutes. The last compensation review was completed on October 2020.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available on its website.
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