New York, NY

Mencius Society for the Arts Inc

EIN 56-2343092

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions AAPI communities Children & youth

Mission

To advance and promote traditional Chinese art in the community and to encourage the practice of classical learning among all people through education, performance, and community programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Mencius Society for the Arts Inc

Mencius Society for the Arts is a New York–based nonprofit that sustains and shares traditional Chinese musical and folk-art practices through year-round instruction, ensemble performance, festivals, and community workshops. The organization operates flagship youth programs (including a youth Chinese orchestra and Cantonese opera club), regular public performances and workshops, and partnerships that place traditional arts in schools and community venues. The researcher verified the EIN (56-2343092) against public nonprofit records and filings and confirmed that the organization is an active, donor-facing 501(c)(3) with an official website and recent grant activity.

Notable achievements

Long-running youth Chinese orchestra

Operates a continuous youth Chinese orchestra and year-round music instruction in Manhattan’s Chinatown that serves children and teens, establishing one of the city’s largest Chinese music teaching programs.

State arts funding (NYSCA)

Secured New York State Council on the Arts support in recent funding rounds, including a FY2023 Support for Organizations award, strengthening organizational stability and program delivery.

Sustained public programming and partnerships

Delivered seasonal festivals, public concerts and collaborative projects with cultural partners (including Center for Traditional Music and Dance) to promote Chinese folk arts to broad New York City audiences.

At a glance

Total assets: $205K
Annual revenue: $257K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 56-2343092
Location: New York, NY
Website: menciussociety.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed in national and nonprofit databases and searchable public filings (tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status; EIN verified).

Recipient of public arts grants and competitive state arts awards, demonstrating recognition by peer public funders.

Noted partner of established cultural organizations in New York City for cross-cultural presentation and youth arts education.

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