U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationcontact@ima-us.org
INNER MONGOLIAN ASSOCIATION

Rooted together.
Moving forward.

From the grasslands to Northern California. A place to find familiar roots, build new friendships, and keep our culture close.

San Francisco Bay Area · Sacramento · Northern California
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Who We Are

A shared home.
A community that cares.

Founded in 2025, Inner Mongolian Association is a California nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

We offer a welcoming and trusted place for people from Inner Mongolia, their families, friends, and anyone interested in the region’s culture. We honor where we come from while supporting the lives people are building in the United States today.

“From the grasslands to the wider world, community keeps us close.”

We are independent, nonpartisan, and nonreligious. We welcome people of different backgrounds, encourage respectful conversation, and contribute to the communities we call home.

Our Work

Connections that create lasting value

01

Community

We help people meet, support one another, and find dependable local connections—whether they are newly arrived or have lived here for many years.

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02

Culture

Gatherings around traditions, arts, food, and family help younger generations discover the depth and diversity of Inner Mongolia.

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03

Exchange

We connect community, educational, and friendship resources between California and Inner Mongolia through respect and mutual understanding.

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News & Stories

A community, in the making.

OUR BEGINNING2025.04NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
FROM THE ARCHIVE / APRIL 2025

Inner Mongolian Association Is Established

The Association was formed to connect people, support community, preserve culture, and encourage exchange between California and Inner Mongolia. This site will carry selected event stories, partnerships, and organizational news.

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Media coverage

China Daily covers Xilinhot’s Bay Area investment exchange

China Daily · 2026.10.17

Media coverage is provided as an event record and information source. It does not imply official endorsement, certification, or recommendation of the Association, its president, or its services by China Daily or any government agency.

Leadership

People who make the work possible

Our officers bring practical experience, trusted relationships, and a shared commitment to service.

Daisy Chu
Honorary Chair

Daisy Chu

Guidance rooted in years of community and charitable service.

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Daisy Chu has long supported public, cultural and charitable activities in Northern California’s Chinese and Asian American communities. She is the wife of former California Assemblymember and San José City Councilmember Kansen Chu, and maintains broad connections with community organizations, nonprofits and local leaders.

As Honorary Chair of Inner Mongolian Association, Daisy provides guidance and support, helping the association strengthen community relationships and advance cultural exchange, community service and charitable work.

Amy Yang
Founder & President

Amy Yang

Building an open, lasting community around shared roots.

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Amy Yang founded Inner Mongolian Association to create a lasting, open and mutually supportive community for people and families with roots in Inner Mongolia living in Northern California, and to share the region’s diverse history, culture and traditions.

She leads the association’s direction and major external relationships, building partnerships with Chinese and Asian American organizations, nonprofits and chambers of commerce. Her work brings people together, supports cultural heritage and connects Inner Mongolian community organizations across the United States.

Adam Yang
Finance & Administration

Adam Yang

Supporting the Association through dependable, transparent operations.

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Adam Yang manages finance, administration and day-to-day office affairs for Inner Mongolian Association and is one of the people responsible for its practical operations.

Drawing on experience in business operations, administration and public-facing service, he handles financial management, documents and records, office affairs, and member and organization information. His focus is a stable administrative foundation and professional, transparent and dependable nonprofit operations.

Partnerships

Create practical value together

We welcome partnerships with businesses, schools, government and community agencies, media, chambers, and other regional associations.

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Culture & Community

Co-host festivals, cultural programs, family gatherings, community services, and multicultural events.

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Business & Philanthropy

Support Northern California communities through sponsorships, in-kind support, member benefits, and public-service projects.

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Education & Media

Develop talks, youth exchanges, cultural education, interviews, and stories about our community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get to know the Association

What areas does the Association serve?

Our primary community is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Northern California. We also welcome people from Inner Mongolia, their families, friends, and cultural supporters from across the United States.

Who can join or attend an event?

People from Inner Mongolia, their families and friends, and anyone who wants to learn about and support the culture and community may contact us.

What organizations can partner with us?

Businesses, schools, government and community agencies, media, chambers, regional associations, and nonprofits may propose cultural, educational, community-service, business-exchange, or sponsorship partnerships.

How can I contact the Association?

Email contact@ima-us.org.

Connect With Us

Every connection starts with hello

Whether you are from Inner Mongolia, have family ties to the region, or simply want to learn and support the community, we would be glad to hear from you.

Or email us directlycontact@ima-us.org

Bay Area · Sacramento · Northern California