Japan America Society Of The State, operating under the name Japan-America Society, is located in Mercer Island, WA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Japan-America Society employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Japan-America Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Japan-America Society generated $398.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $363.9k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLES OF JAPAN & WASHINGTON STATE BY PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/BUSINESS INCLUDES LECTURES & SEMINARS ON U.S. - JAPAN RELATIONS, BUSINESS PROGRAMS, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL MEETING, GOLF TOURNAMENT, AND HOLIDAY DINNER CELEBRATION
EDUCATION INCLUDES THE JAPAN-IN-THE-SCHOOLS (JIS) PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE PUGET SOUND REGION, VISITING ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND LECTURING THEM ABOUT THE TYPICAL DAILY LIFE OF A JAPANESE STUDENT. ALSO, WE HAVE THE AMERICA-IN-SCHOOLS (AIS) PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN JAPAN ABOUT THE TYPICAL DAILY LIFE OF AN AMERICAN STUDENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dale Watanabe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $66,300 |
Todd Mason Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Eskenazi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shoko Farmer Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Cummins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Harman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $85,395 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,822 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $210,231 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $58,684 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $335,448 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,806 |
Investment income | $28 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $398,282 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,760 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,019 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $111,665 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,986 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,219 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,953 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,342 |
Advertising and promotion | $504 |
Office expenses | $37,651 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,118 |
Travel | $19 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $267 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,976 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $363,866 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,091 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $119,906 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,428 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,256 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,900 |
Total assets | $368,581 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,395 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $32,565 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $39,822 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $90,782 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $277,799 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $368,581 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Japan America Society Of The State has recieved totaling $28,308.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT FRIENDS OF LITTLE SAIGON | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,296 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
People International Vancouver, WA | $1,709,083 | $2,834,048 |
Foundation For International Understanding Through Students Seattle, WA | $190,869 | $623,851 |
Japan America Society Of The State Mercer Island, WA | $368,581 | $398,282 |
Japan-America Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $367,137 | $331,786 |
The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center Seattle, WA | $96,725 | $186,828 |
Rachel Corrie Foundation For Peace And Justice Olympia, WA | $104,983 | $0 |
Amigos De Seattle Seattle, WA | $8,500 | $0 |
Oikocredit Northwest Usa Seattle, WA | $544,408 | $22,456 |
Global Citizenship Alliance West Linn, OR | $77,493 | $0 |
Chi-Chack Community Language Center Tacoma, WA | $57,046 | $0 |
Corvallis Sister City Association Inc Corvallis, OR | $111,373 | $0 |
Northwest China Council Inc Portland, OR | $52,570 | $0 |