Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $796.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1963
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 52-0782112
Organization Overview
Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (Q21) the organization is classified as: International Cultural Exchange, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc 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 07/2021, Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc generated $796.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $787.1k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) 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 FOSTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN U.S. AND JAPAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL - THE SOCIETY ORGANIZES THE NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL EACH SPRING AND SUPPORTS OTHER JAPAN BOWLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN JAPANESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL - THE SOCIETY OPERATES THE OLDEST AND LARGEST JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL FOR ADULTS IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES DIFFERENT LEVELS FROM BEGINNING TO ADVANCED PREPARATORY CLASSES IN THE SUMMER AND FALL FOR THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST, AND CULTURE CLASSES.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER PROGRAMS - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE SOCIETY OFFERS A VARIETY OF JAPANESE AND AMERICAN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CULTURAL EVENTS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, BOOK CLUB, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Shaffer President | Officer | 50 | $117,131 |
Louisa Rubinfien Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $1,200 |
Sufumi So Trustee As Of Sept. 2020 | Trustee | 1 | $1,000 |
James Zumwalt Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenichiro Mizoguchi Trustee Then Vice Chair As Of Jan. 2021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emma Chanlett-Avery Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,325 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $326,354 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $330,679 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $357,705 |
| Investment income | $21,655 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $85,373 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $796,032 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,005 |
| 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. | $122,472 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,071 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $194,805 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,289 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,169 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,198 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,438 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,309 |
| Advertising and promotion | $170 |
| Office expenses | $27,399 |
| Information technology | $30,517 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $149,616 |
| Travel | $3,513 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $70,813 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,490 |
| Insurance | $4,470 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $787,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $169,609 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,000 |
| 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 | $10,121 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,138 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,541,556 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,539 |
| Total assets | $1,754,963 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,642 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $107,827 |
| 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 | $70,729 |
| Other liabilities | $10,430 |
| Total liabilities | $227,628 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,512,335 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,000 |
| 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 | $1,754,963 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc has recieved totaling $90,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sachiko Kuno Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. | $60,000 |
United States Japan Foundation Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: 30TH NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL: BUILDING DIVERSITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND REACH | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,313,414 |
| Earnings | $144,624 |
| Grants | $21,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,437,038 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Meridian International Center Washington, DC | $24,363,247 | $35,974,267 |
Turquoise Mountain Foundation Washington, DC | $249,837 | $2,268,147 |
Atlas Service Corps Inc Washington, DC | $2,594,418 | $2,385,628 |
Corporate Council On Africa Washington, DC | $419,162 | $1,976,893 |
Japan-America Society Of Washington Inc Washington, DC | $1,754,963 | $796,032 |
Franklin Center For Global Policy Exchange Washington, DC | $5,390,724 | $1,282,603 |
Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation Usa Washington, DC | $0 | $371,909 |
Ambazonia Foundation Owings Mills, MD | $11,185 | $636,790 |
Us Center For Chinese Medicine By Bucm Incorporated Rockville, MD | $203,557 | $568,441 |
International Society For Third Sector Research Inc Baltimore, MD | $1,318,848 | $480,141 |
Friends Of The Goethe - Institut In Washington Dc Washington, DC | $96,842 | $0 |
Syriana Ellicott City, MD | $57,567 | $133,797 |