Civic Intelligence

Bechinatown

EIN 88-0910557 • San Francisco, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE W99

Profile

Sustainable cultural/economic/community engagement

127 Waverly PlSan Francisco, CA 94108

bechinatown.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$7,781

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$7,781

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Operations

Revenue

$137,500

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Expenses

$157,713

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Net Income

-$20,213

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$8.0K$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2025: $7,781Net Assets 2025: $7,7812025

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2025

Assets$7,781
Liabilities-
Net Assets$7,781
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Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2025: $137,500Expenses 2025: $157,713Net Income 2025: -$20,2132025

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2025

Revenue$137,500
Expenses$157,713
Net Income-$20,213
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Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

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Assets
$7,781
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$7,781
Revenue
$137,500
Expenses
$157,713
Net income
-$20,213
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.08$1.38$1.58$0.20
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
May 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$137,500
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sustainable cultural/economic/community engagement

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Hosted a community Night Market recognized by USA TODAY, promoting local restaurants, retail shops, and small businesses thru cultural performances, music, and family activities. Funds supported event management and operations.-$112,500
Replaced and upgraded decorative lanterns in Chinatown to improve public safety, neighborhood aesthetics, and cultural preservation.-$25,886
Distributed culturally appropriate pantry gift packages to seniors in low-income housing during Lunar New Year. Non-cash contributions were primarily used for food and essential items.-$13,120
Organized annual holiday event serving children in SRO and low-income housing, providing games and toy distribution to promote community engagement and holiday support. Funds supported event management and operations.-$6,207
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lily LoCEO/TreasurerPT$0--
Laura LiSecretaryPT$0--
Russell LoweVice PresidentPT$0--
Johnson HorDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
BeChinatown
EIN
88-0910557
Phone
4154340738
Address
127 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

Signing Officer

Name
Lily Lo
Title
CEOTreasurer
Phone
4154340738
Signed
2026-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Cecilia Eng
Address
838 Grant Ave 410, San Francisco, CA 94108
Preparer
Cecilia Eng
Phone
4159827428
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31

“Replaced and upgraded decorative lanterns in Chinatown to improve public safety, neighborhood aesthetics, and cultural preservation. Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 25,886”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Food purchases, supplies, permits, insurance, equipment rental, decorations, etc. 40,603”

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