Japanese American Veterans Association Of Washington Dc Inc is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Japanese American Veterans Association Of Washington DC Inc is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Japanese American Veterans Association Of Washington DC Inc generated $103.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $67.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A NATIONWIDE WAR VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AMERICAN MILITARY LINEAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOLARSHIPS: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING DESCENDANTS, DEPENDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE 100TH BN/442ND RCT AND JAVA MEMBERS. THE JAVA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT IS POSTED ON THE JAVA WEBSITE AND IN THE JAVA NEWSLETTER. THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO SENT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN A PRESS RELEASE. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS RECIPIENTS; SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED IN JULY.
CENTRAL TO JAVA'S MISSION IS THE SPONSORSHIP OF HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT DOCUMENT THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS, ESPECIALLY THE NISEI IN WWII. JAVA PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS FROM JULY 1, 2021, TO JUNE 30, 2022: DAY OF AFFIRMATION (FLORAL WREATH, NPS PERMIT). THE DAY OF AFFIRMATION PROGRAM WAS LIVE-STREAMED AND REACHED 1,000 INDIVIDUALS. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM (FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, NPS PERMIT FEE, PROGRAM PRINTING) REACHED 400 INDIVIDUALS. THE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM ALLOWED FOR BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE. ADDITIONALLY, JAVA PARTICIPATED IN A MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT THE PUNCHBOWL IN HI. THE PROGRAMS REACHED APPROXIMATELY 600 PEOPLE. THE GO FOR BROKE SPIRIT PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENED ON JUNE 9, 2022, AND RAN UNTIL JULY 22, 2022. THE EXHIBIT, WHICH WAS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WAS HELD AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION AND CULTURE CENTER (JICC) AND INTRODUCED VIEWERS TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WWII NISEI SOLDIERS' EXPERIENCE. APPROXIMATELY 400 VISITORS ATTENDED THE EXHIBIT. FINALLY, EACH MONTH JAVA SENDS OUT A NEWSLETTER, THE E-ADVOCATE, TO EDUCATE AND INFORM OVER 1,000 MEMBERS AND CONTACTS ABOUT CURRENT AND HISTORICAL MILITARY AND CULTURAL NEWS AND EVENTS.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: JAVA WORKS TO ENCOURAGE PATRIOTISM AND NATIONAL PRIDE AMONG THE YOUNGER GENERATION AS WELL AS WORKS TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN LIAISONS WITH OTHER VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (VSOS) AS WELL AS INSTITUTIONS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT NISEI AND AMERICANS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY IN WWII THROUGH DONATIONS. HOWEVER, DUE TO COVID-19, AFFILIATES' PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL FREEDOM WALK DURING THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL WERE VIRTUAL SO WHILE VOLUNTEERS WERE NEEDED, FINANCIAL SUPPORT WAS NOT REQUIRED.
LUNCHEONS: JAVA SPONSORS REGULAR LUNCHEONS TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AND EDUCATE MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND GUESTS ON IMPORTANT HISTORICAL AND MILITARY ISSUES. ONE LUNCHEON WAS HELD ON JULY 24, 2021, WITH APPROXIMATELY 35 ATTENDEES. LTC RAY ODEN, USA (RET.) SPOKE ON THE "CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NISEI SOLDIERS IN THE SPECIAL FORCES." JAVA ALSO HELD A VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2022, WHICH ALLOWED JAVA MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE NATION TO PARTICIPATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gerald Yamada President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Howard High Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Omatsu Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Dawn Eilenberger General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Captain Michael Katahara Usn Ret Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Kay Izumihara Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,022 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,022 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $820 |
Investment income | $42,899 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,162 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $103,903 |
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. | $24,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,688 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,300 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,968 |
Information technology | $3,508 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,696 |
Travel | $459 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,907 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $67,023 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $44,494 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $300 |
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 | $2,862 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $911,541 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $959,197 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,211 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,150 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,361 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $953,836 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $959,197 |
Beg. Balance | $1,044,488 |
Earnings | -$108,447 |
Grants | $24,500 |
Ending Balance | $911,541 |
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