Obon Society
- Assets
- $44.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Astoria, OR
- Founding
- 08/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1775267
Organization Overview
Obon Society is located in Astoria, OR. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Obon 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 12/2023, Obon Society generated $74.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:300+ INDIVIDUAL ITEMS RECEIVED, ANALYZED AND CATALOGED FOR SEARCH22 OF ITEMS RETURNED TO FAMILY IN JAPAN1000+ EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS ANSWERED100+ NEWS STORIES, PRINT, TELEVISION, RADIO NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLYFOR THE FIRST TIME IN OUR HISTORY, A JAPANESE FAMILY CONTACTED OBON SOCIETY TO HELP LIBERATE THEIR FAMILY REMAINS FROM DISPLAY ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT MUSEUM, AND RETURN TO THEM. AFTER THIS WAS SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED OBON SOCIETY ESCORTED THE FLAG TO JAPAN FOR DELIVERY TO THE FAMILY IN TOKYO. THE EVENT ATTRACTED INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND MORE THAN 125 NEW FLAGS DELIVERED TO US IN THE FOLLOWING TWO MONTHS.CHAIRMAN OF NIPPON IZOKUKAI, MR TOSHIEI MIZUOCHI VISTED OBON SOCIETY IN SEPTEMBER. AFTER MEETINGS IN PORTLAND AND ASTORIA, HE RETURNED TO JAPAN.REX ZIAK, CO-FOUNDER OF OBON SOCIETY WAS SELECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN TO RECEIVED THE ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, GOLD AND SILVER RAYS IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES. A FAMILY IN GEORGIA CHOSE TO HAND-DELIVER A YOSEGAKI HINOMARU TO JAPAN AND PERSONALLY HAND IT TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY. OBON SOCIETY ACCOMPANIED THEM TO OVERSEE THE CEREMONY AND TRANSLATE. THE STORY WAS BROADCAST INTERNATIONALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rex Ziak President | 65 | $0 | |
Bill Garvin Vice President | 3 | $0 | |
Bethany Glenn Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Keiko Ziak Treasurer | 70 | $26,016 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,726 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $74,726 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $39,782 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $10,640 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,000 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,095 |
| Other expenses | $65,522 |
| Total expenses | $124,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $35,910 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $44,915 |
| Total liabilities | $16,154 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $28,761 |