Japan Society Of Northern California is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 12/2023, Japan Society Of Northern California employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Japan Society Of Northern California 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, Japan Society Of Northern California generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES IN A CHANGING WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSESTHE JAPAN SOCIETY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFERS JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES AT VARIOUS LEVELS AND LOCATIONS ACROSS THE BAY AREA. OUR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS ARE SEASONED TEACHERS OF JAPANESE, HAVING TAUGHT BOTH IN THE U.S. AND JAPAN, AND OUR LESSON TYPES ARE AS FOLLOWS: GROUP CLASSES (RANGING FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED COURSES), CORPORATE CLASSES (WITH LESSONS TAILORED FOR EACH ORGANIZATION), PRIVATE TUTORING, AND WORKSHOPS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
INNOVATION CONFERENCEIN COOPERATION WITH THE STANFORD UNIVERSITY US-ASIA TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CENTER, JSNC ORGANIZES TIMELY AND INTERESTING PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON JAPAN -U.S. INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE SIGNATURE ACTIVITY IS AN INTENSIVE YEAR-LONG PROCESS TO IDENTIFY COMPANIES WITH A JAPAN - U.S. CONNECTION THAT HAVE ACHIEVED HIGHLY NOTEWORTHY INNOVATIONS IN BUSINESS OR TECHNOLOGY. THE AWARDS ARE PRESENTED EACH YEAR AT THE PUBLIC "JAPAN - U.S. INNOVATION AWARDS SYMPOSIUM" HELD AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND PUBLICIZED WIDELY THROUGH THE MEDIA. FURTHER, THE INNOVATION INITIATIVE OFFERS INTERIM PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON JAPAN - U.S INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS, NAMED "INNOVATION SALONS," ARE HELD BOTH IN SAN FRANCISCO AND IN SILICON VALLEY.
HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONUS-JAPAN HEALTHCARE CONNECTION WAS CREATED AS AN INTEGRATED COLLABORATION BETWEEN JAPAN SOCIETY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND US-JAPAN MEDTECH FRONTIERS TO PROMOTE MEDICAL DEVICE AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION THROUGH US-JAPANESE INTERACTION IN INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA AND GOVERNMENT.THE PROGRAM IS GOVERNED BY THE US-JAPAN HEALTHCARE COUNCIL AND WILL PROVIDE A MAJOR CONFERENCE AND A ROADSHOW INTRODUCING INNOVATIVE US GROWTH COMPANIES IN JAPAN AND A HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM INTRODUCING JAPANESE COMPANIES IN HEALTHCARE TO POTENTIAL US PARTNERS. IN ADDITION, WE WILL ALSO PROVIDE TIMELY INTERIM EVENTS ON IMPORTANT TOPICS AS WELL AS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steve Pollock President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $160,945 |
Larry Greenwood Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Takahide Akiyama Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Marsha Vande Berg Treasurer (as Of April), Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Saltzman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Thomas Vice President (thru November) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $238,635 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $75,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,105 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,996 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $412,540 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $958,615 |
Investment income | $41,620 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$81,130 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,331,645 |
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. | $266,505 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,778 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $370,815 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,232 |
Payroll taxes | $30,479 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $44,782 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,367 |
Advertising and promotion | $511 |
Office expenses | $35,051 |
Information technology | $18,441 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,553 |
Travel | $20,761 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $139,595 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $408 |
Insurance | $7,828 |
All other expenses | $9,118 |
Total functional expenses | $1,220,066 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $204,677 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $377,379 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $105,931 |
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 | $1,647 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $68 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $865,618 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,911 |
Total assets | $1,560,231 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,725 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $189,007 |
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 | $281,732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,278,133 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $366 |
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 | $1,560,231 |