Chinese American Council Of Sacramento

What Chinese American Council Of Sacramento does

The Chinese American Council of Sacramento (CACS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by Frank Fat to serve as a unified political and advocacy voice for the Chinese American community in the Sacramento region. The organization operates through two affiliated entities: the CACS Council, which focuses on civic advocacy and community representation, and the CACS Foundation (established 2017 as a separate 501(c)(3)), which handles cultural, historical, charitable, and fundraising functions. CACS's primary constituency is the Chinese American community in Sacramento, though its scope has expanded to encompass other Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) groups through its co-founding of CAPITAL, an umbrella coalition of 91+ APIA organizations.

The organization's core offerings include community advocacy at city, county, and state government levels; cultural preservation programs (Gold Mountain Celebration annual dinner, Fiddletown picnics, Locke heritage events); youth development through scholarship programs (including a 26-year partnership with APSEA and Kennedy High School scholarships); charitable initiatives (Cares for Kids school supply drives, Operation Santa Claus, pandemic-era food distribution reaching 400+ families); and historical publications including the 2009 book 'Canton Footprints, Sacramento's Chinese Legacy.' CACS engages in strategic partnerships with the U.S. Attorney's Office on hate crime prevention, OCA Sacramento on the Dragon Boat Festival, APAPA on State Capitol internships, and various sister city organizations.

CACS's revenue model is multi-stream and community-funded, relying on membership fees ($100 for a 2-year single membership, $150 for a 2-year family/couple membership, with lifetime options), tax-deductible donations to the CACS Foundation, event fundraising through the Gold Mountain Celebration and other community events, merchandise sales (educational calendars at $10/unit and the Canton Footprints book at $20 retail), and corporate sponsorships. The organization operates with no proprietary technology, relying on WordPress-based websites for member communications and a monthly email newsletter archive dating back to 2004. CACS has 51-100 employees per firmographic data, though most operational execution is volunteer-driven through an 8-member voting board plus advisors.

Name

Chinese American Council Of Sacramento

Legal name

Chinese American Council of Sacramento

Website

https://cacsweb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CACS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that advocates for the Chinese American and broader APIA community in Sacramento through civic representation, cultural preservation, scholarships, and charitable programs. It operates via a Council (advocacy) and Foundation (fundraising) structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Single membership at $100 for 2 years; Family/Couple membership at $150 for 2 years. Lifetime memberships also available.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual Gold Mountain Celebration dinner events raising funds for cultural and educational programs. Also organizes community picnics, author luncheons, and other fundraising events.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to CACS Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit). Donations support community programs including Cares for Kids, Operation Santa Claus, and food security initiatives.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of educational calendars ($10 single, $100 for 10), and the published book 'Canton Footprints, Sacramento's Chinese Legacy' ($20 retail).
5. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate and individual sponsorships for events and programs, including scholarship programs supported by community businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chinese American Council of Sacramento (CACS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community advocacy organization that operates through two affiliated entities: the CACS Council (advocacy arm) and the CACS Foundation (fundraising and charitable arm). It delivers community advocacy, cultural preservation, historical education, youth scholarships, and direct community support programs (such as Cares for Kids and Operation Santa Claus) for the Chinese American and broader Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) community in the Sacramento region.

Product overview

The Chinese American Council of Sacramento (CACS) is a community advocacy organization with two main entities: the CACS Council (advocacy arm) and the CACS Foundation (fundraising arm). The organization offers community programs including a scholarship initiative, publishes the Canton Footprints historical book documenting Sacramento's Chinese American legacy, hosts the annual Gold Mountain Celebration event, and operates a membership program. The organization focuses on cultural preservation, historical education, youth development, and civic engagement for the Chinese American and broader APIA community in Sacramento.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canton Footprints, Sacramento's Chinese Legacy A research publication documenting historical relationships between the US and China, Chinese immigration stories, and the experiences of Chinese settlers in Sacramento. Sold at $20 retail; available to community members, educators, libraries, and history enthusiasts.
• Scholarship Program A youth scholarship initiative awarding monetary scholarships ($1,000 first prize; $500 second and third prizes at Kennedy High School) to students for post-secondary education, with selections judged on diversity and inclusion video submissions. Also includes annual $1,000 APSEA scholarships for 26+ years and APAPA Capitol internship scholarships.
• Gold Mountain Celebration An annual fundraising dinner event that honors community leaders, presents the Frank Fat Founder's Award, inducts members into the CACS Hall of Fame, and includes sponsorship and program advertising opportunities for community members, sponsors, and honorees.
• Cares for Kids A community charitable program that provides school supplies and sports equipment to low-income schools and underprivileged children in Sacramento County.
• Operation Santa Claus A seasonal charitable program that provides holiday meals and gifts to low-income families in the Sacramento region during the holiday season.
• CACS Annual Calendar An annual educational calendar sold as merchandise to support CACS programs; available for individual purchase or bulk orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided holiday meals and gifts to over 135 families annually through Operation Santa Claus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• OCA SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with OCA Sacramento for the Annual Dragon Boat Festival Celebration. CACS Foundation has supported this event for over 31 years, providing sponsorship and attending with board members. Awards are presented including Trailblazer in Public Service and Community Legacy Awards.
• Asian Pacific State Employees Association (APSEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS Council and Foundation has supported APSEA with a $1,000 scholarship each year for 26 years. CACS Foundation President presents the scholarship award at the Annual Scholarship & Awards Reception.
• CAPITAL (Council of Asian Pacific Islanders Together for Advocacy & Leadership)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS co-founded CAPITAL in 1997 along with Dr. Sonney Chong. CAPITAL served as an umbrella organization of 91+ APIA organizations including Hmong, Mien, Pacific Islanders, Muslims, and LGBTQ groups. CAPITAL held its farewell dinner in August 2025.
• Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS partners with Asian Resources, Inc. for Lunar New Year celebrations, census outreach, and community events. Executive Director Stephanie Nguyen (Elk Grove City Council) leads ARI.
• Locke FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for preservation of Chinese American history in Locke, California. CACS co-chaired the 100-year anniversary of Locke celebration in 2015. CACS donated $1,500 for restoration and preservation of the Town of Locke.
• Fiddletown Preservation SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for preservation of Chinese American history at Fiddletown's Chew Kee Museum. CACS Foundation sponsored the 3rd annual community picnic in August 2025. Joint fundraising for Chew Kee Store roof replacement ($50,000 campaign).
• APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for California State Capitol Internship Program. CACS provides $1,000 scholarship to student interns annually. CACS board members attend the annual Shining Star Gala and other APAPA events.
• Sacramento Chinese Indochina Friendship AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS Council and Foundation members attend the Sacramento Chinese Indochina Friendship Association Autumn Festival Fundraiser. Over $10,000 was raised for their Chinese School at the September 2019 event.
• My Sister's HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS donated $2,000 to support My Sister's House efforts to provide safe haven for Asian women and children experiencing domestic violence. CACS participates in their fundraising events.
• Sacramento County History DayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS serves as a judge and awards scholarships to students for History Day projects related to Asian history. Multiple projects selected annually for monetary rewards.
• 1882 FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for historical preservation and education events. Co-presented with Locke Foundation the May 2026 event featuring author Madelyn Postman's book 'Staring into the Sun' in Locke, California.
• Jinan Sacramento Sister Cities CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS Council and Foundation representatives attended the JSSCC Annual Fundraiser. The organization provides students opportunities to experience Chinese culture and history through sister city relationships.
• Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Sacramento Florin ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS supports JACL Sacramento Florin Chapter events including 'Time of Remembrance' Candle Light Ceremony at the California Museum. Collaborative advocacy on API community issues.
• Matsuyama Sacramento Sister City CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACS Foundation board members Fusako Mizushima and Mary Caniglia represent the organization at sister city events promoting international cultural exchange.
• U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of CaliforniacoreOthersPartnership with U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott's office to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans. Hate crimes prosecution made highest priority. CACS helps outreach to constituents and AAPI organizations. Contact: Sean Vassar, [email protected], 916-554-2706.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Locke Foundation: Historic Chinese American community preservation nonprofit in Locke, California; CACS has long-standing partnership with the Foundation for preservation, fundraising, and cultural programming.
• Asian Resources, Inc. Sacramento-based AAPI community services nonprofit offering advocacy, civic engagement, and social services; direct operational partner of CACS with overlapping mission in serving the Sacramento APIA community.
• APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs Association): AAPI civic leadership nonprofit running the California State Capitol Internship Program with CACS; both organizations focus on AAPI political representation, scholarships, and community leadership development in California.
• Asian Pacific State Employees Association (APSEA): AAPI state-employee advocacy organization; CACS has partnered with APSEA on annual scholarships for 26 consecutive years, making them closely aligned peers in AAPI professional advocacy.
• Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Sacramento Florin Chapter: Sacramento-area AAPI civil rights organization; CACS supports JACL events including 'Time of Remembrance' and collaborates on AAPI advocacy issues.
• OCA Sacramento (OCA-Greater Sacramento Chapter): Asian Pacific American civic advocacy nonprofit; CACS has sponsored and supported OCA's Annual Dragon Boat Festival for over 31 years, making them direct peers in AAPI cultural events and advocacy.

Emerging players

• Stop AAPI Hate: National coalition tracking and responding to anti-AAPI hate incidents; directly comparable mission in addressing the same anti-Asian hate crisis CACS responds to locally.
• My Sister's House: Sacramento-based AAPI women's services nonprofit; CACS has donated to and partnered with this organization on domestic violence prevention for Asian women and children, a shared community-support mission.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC: National AAPI civil rights organization; comparable advocacy work on anti-Asian hate, civil rights, and civic engagement, but operates at national scale with much larger institutional capacity.

Regional players

• Chinese for Affirmative Action: San Francisco Bay Area-based Chinese American civil rights and immigrant advocacy organization; comparable mission in AAPI civil rights and anti-discrimination advocacy, but serves a different Northern California geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cacsweb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chinese-american-council-of-sacramento

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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