National Committee On United States

New York, NY · Founded 1966

Promoting understanding and strengthening relations between United States and China

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Stephen Orlins
Website Contact

About Organization

Nonprofit organization fostering constructive dialogue and cooperation between American and Chinese leaders. Based in New York, NY, the committee facilitates exchanges, policy discussions, and educational programs on bilateral relations. The organization reported $10.1 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$7.0M

-25.1% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$7.6M

+2.2% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$20.7M

-2.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

33

-2.9% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $6,999,621 $7,578,986 $20,679,176 33
2023 $9,347,675 $7,415,942 $21,141,024 34
2022 $4,572,178 $5,948,782 $18,918,562 34
2020 $5,059,166 $4,925,601 $18,820,671 31
2019 $8,729,701 $5,491,008 $18,712,414 29
2018 $2,562,797 $4,731,620 $15,449,884 25

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Committee On United States

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Committee On United States.

Stephen Orlins

Stephen Orlins

President
Full-time
Compensation: $667,916
Meredithe Mastrella

Meredithe Mastrella

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $276,834
Jan C Berris

Jan C Berris

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $250,663
Margot E Landman

Margot E Landman

Deputy Vice President, Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $199,732
Jonathan G Lowet

Jonathan G Lowet

Deputy Vice President, Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $159,719
Wei Xia

Wei Xia

Senior Director, External Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $136,896
Joseph J Weed

Joseph J Weed

Senior Director, Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $133,172
Haini Guo

Haini Guo

Senior Director, Track II Dialogues
Full-time
Compensation: $131,600
Lizabeth Bamgboye

Lizabeth Bamgboye

Jessica Bissett

Jessica Bissett

Senior Director, Government Engagement
Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Communications and Research Manager
Nitai Deitel

Nitai Deitel

Director, Next Generation Programs
Elisabeth Fisher

Elisabeth Fisher

Operations Manager
Cindy Gao

Cindy Gao

Director, Leadership Initiatives
Alexander Guido

Alexander Guido

Director, Program Operations
Xiaowen Han

Xiaowen Han

Senior Program Officer
Oisín Heneghan

Oisín Heneghan

Senior Development Manager
Daya Martin

Daya Martin

Deputy Vice President, Administration
Adam Mehdi

Adam Mehdi

Communications and Production Associate
Lauren Peng

Lauren Peng

Communications and Productions Associate
Erica Quach

Erica Quach

Director, Special Programs
Joseph Segar

Joseph Segar

Senior Program Officer
Vishwaa Sofat

Vishwaa Sofat

Program Associate
Emily Tang

Emily Tang

Director, Development
Jace White

Jace White

Senior Program Officer
Deanna Wilken

Deanna Wilken

Director, Operations
Jincheng Zhang

Jincheng Zhang

Senior Communications Associate
Olia Zhang

Olia Zhang

Senior Program Associate
Zachary Zublionis

Zachary Zublionis

Program Operations Manager
AC

Angela Chao

Director (Thru 02/2024)
1 hrs/week
BH

Barbara H Franklin

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
DB

Dan Bryant

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
DC

Daniel Cruise

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
DH

Daniel H Rosen

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
DM

David M Lampton

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
DC

Dennis C Blair

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
EC

Elizabeth C Economy

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
JF

Jan F Van Eck

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
JY

Jerry Yang

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
JC

Joshua C Ramo

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
KP

Katherine P Kaup

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
KG

Kenneth G Lieberthal

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
LS

Leana S Wen

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
ME

Merit E Janow

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
NR

Nicholas R Lardy

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
PT

Paul T Haenle

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
PM

Peter M Cleveland

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
RS

Rob Speyer

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
RH

Robert H Xiao

Director (Thru 12/2024)
1 hrs/week
RL

Robert L Daly

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
WR

William R Rhodes

Director (Thru 05/2024)
1 hrs/week
YP

Yvonne Pei

Director (As Of 05/2024)
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1966

Organization Founded

1966

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2018

Financial Growth

2018

Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AR
A Robert Pietrzak Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Amy Celico Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Andy Blocker Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Anja Manuel Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Benjamin D Harburg Director 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Carla A Hills Honorary Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Charlene Barshefsky Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Cheng Li Director 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Clark T Randt Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David Sandalow Director 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Elizabeth Knup Director 1.00 hrs/week
EL
Ernie L Thrasher Director 1.00 hrs/week
EG
Evan G Greenberg Executive Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
GL
Gary Locke Director 1.00 hrs/week
IP
I Peter Wolff Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
JS
J Stapleton Roy Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jason Rekate Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jessica Chen Weiss Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jing Tsu Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
John S Chen Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jon M Huntsman Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Jonathan Auerbach Director 1.00 hrs/week
JF
Joseph F Dunford Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Keith W Abell Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Ken Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Ling Hai Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
M Taylor Fravel Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Margaret K Lewis Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Mark Weidman Director 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Mary Gallagher Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Maurice R Greenberg Honorary Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Ming Hsieh Director 1.00 hrs/week
NY
Nancy Yao Director 1.00 hrs/week
NG
Nelson G Dong Director 1.00 hrs/week
OB
Olivier Brandicourt Director 1.00 hrs/week
PZ
Peng Zhao Director 1.00 hrs/week
RD
Ray Dalio Director 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Samuel J Locklear III Director 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Sheldon Pang Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Susan A Thornton Director 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Thomas H Kean Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
WE
William E Ford Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.2M

Highest Paid

$721K

Stephen Orlins

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Stephen Orlins President $667,916 $53,275 $721,191 35
Meredithe Mastrella Vice President $276,834 $43,814 $320,648 35
Jan C Berris Vice President $250,663 $42,871 $293,534 35
Margot E Landman Deputy Vice President, Programs $199,732 $37,505 $237,237 35
Jonathan G Lowet Deputy Vice President, Programs $159,719 $34,256 $193,975 35
Haini Guo Senior Director, Track II Dialogues $131,600 $31,487 $163,087 35
Wei Xia Senior Director, External Relations $136,896 $12,440 $149,336 35
Joseph J Weed Senior Director, Communications $133,172 $12,467 $145,639 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$25K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

1 Registrations
1 Client

Clients 1 total

A
Armenian National Committee Of America
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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Email

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Phone

(212) 645-9677

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