California · Nonprofit
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA (California) receives grants from 7 organizations whose IRS filings report $31,659 to it, the largest being ORIX STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION ($10,000). 2 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- Revenue FY2024
- $313k
- Funders on record
- 7
- Grants received
- $32k
- Net assets
- $928k
What Japan America Society of So California does
Mission
The japan america society of southern california works to (1) promote among the american people a more accurate knowledge of the people of japan, their aims, customs, ideals, arts and sciences, industries, economic conditions, and educational process, (2) serve the people of japan and the united states in fostering mutual understanding between the two nations, (3) serve as an information center in obtaining information relating to japan and the united states for individuals and organizations, (4) sponsor meetings of distinguished japanese and americans for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, (5) assist students in obtaining proper counseling in regard to educational matters, (6) foster education about japan through bulletins, lectures, special courses, conferences, discussion panels, exhibitions, films and scientific purposes.
As stated on its FY2024 Form 990.
Programs
2024 japan currents public affairs seminar the u.s. - japan alliance and the future of the indo-pacific (march 20,2024)this in-person event featured keynote speeches and panel discussions on the security of the indo-pacific region by ambassador ichiro fujisaki, former japanese ambassador to the u.s., admiral harry harris, former commander, u.s. Pacific command and former u.s. Ambassador to south korea, and dr. Saori n. Katada, director, center for international studies, university of southern california. The event is moderated by dr. Gene park, director, global policy institute, loyola marymount university.our esteemed guest speakers discussed topics on the security of the indo-pacific region and the role the u.s. -japan alliance should play to achieve that goal, what the u.s. And japan are doing to influence the future of security in that region, addressing the geoeconomics dimension of the indo-pacific, and more.the japan america society of southern california partnered with the national association of japan america societies (najas), the embassy of japan, and loyola marymount university global policy institute to present the program as part of the japan currents fy2023 public…
$156,064 spent$11,254 earned by the program92% of program spendingHitachi japanese kite workshops (october 21-25,2024)asami toki, daughter and apprentice of japanese kite master mikio toki, from japan along with staff and volunteers from the japan america society of southern california (jassc) visited 9 elementary schools and held 10 workshops, serving over 540 children, in southern california to teach the students how to make a japanese kite made of japanese washi paper and bamboo. The kites, which are tailor-made for children, are the design of japanese kite master mikio toki, who prepared the kite materials along with asami toki. The kite workshops are offered at no cost to the schools. It is a way jassc gives back to the community through this educational program that introduces japanese culture to the students. The hands-on workshops help instill a "can do" attitude in the children and open their eyes to a whole new world outside of their local neighborhoods. Many of the children are from underserved communities. Started in 2001, the japanese kite workshops have served a total of over 18,000 children.supported by a generous contribution from hitachi, ltd.
$5,347 spent3% of program spending2024 japan bowl of california benkyoukai (february 23-march 29,2024)the benkyoukai is a japan language education program established by the japan america society of southern california in 2021. The benkyoukai provided high school students an exploratory course to prepare for the national japan bowl competition in washington, d.c. Through a series of 3 weekly online interactive lecture sessions and the final cultural day celebration, students are offered a supportive learning environment to supplement the linguistic skills they gain at their schools and a unique chance to network with other students who are studying the japanese language and who have a passion for japan. The benyoukai was offered free to the students.supported by generous contributions from: consulate general of japan in los angeles; temple university, japan campus; and stacy & ruth cromidas
$3,543 spent2% of program spending2024 young professionals career workshop: build your career strategy (june 18, 2024)the japan america society of southern california (jassc) presented this interactive workshop that helped participants learn the "ideal" strategy to help build their career, based on their experience, aspirations, and skills. This career growth and leadership workshop was followed by a social networking mixer. The workshop was a hybrid format where participants could either attend in-person or join online.hosted by kuehne and nagel and held at their offices in torrance, california11th annual women's leadership counts conference "dear young me" (november 21, 2024)this year's theme was "dear young me", which was deeply reflective and thought provoking. It delved into and explored personal growth, life lessons, and the wisdom we wish we could share with our younger selves. Through inspiring speakers and engaging fireside chats, it dove into the transformative experiences that shape who we are today. This conference offered a unique opportunity to reflect on the path that has brought you here and gain valuable insights to guide your future journey. It also provided an intimate setting to connect with…
$5,130 spent3% of program spending
The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $170,084.
The organization over time
Each line starts at 100 in 2017, so what you read is the shape rather than the size: 150 means half as much again as 2017, 50 means half. The number beside each label in the key is where it ended. The shaded band is where the middle 50% of its peers' revenue would sit, given their growth.
Balance sheet
Total assets and total liabilities at each year end, in dollars. The largest one-year move in total assets was 2022 to 2023, from $857k to $1.1M (+25%).
How it's funded, over time
Each bar is one year's revenue split into where it came from, and every bar is the same height — these are shares, not amounts, so a year that raised twice as much looks the same size. Hover a bar for the split.
Government-grant reliance: 2018 12% · 2019 3% · 2021 13% · 2022 11%. Grants only. Government contracts and fees sit inside program revenue.
101% of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA’s revenue is contributions — more reliant on donations than three-quarters of its peers (100% for the typical peer).
Surplus & reserves
Operating surplus or deficit each year, and months of liquidity in hand. 1 of the last 8 reported years ran a deficit.
reserve
Leadership and staff
The officers, directors, trustees and key employees listed on each return. Joined and no longer listed compare each filing with the year before, matching people by surname and first initial; a year after a gap, or a roster under three people, has no comparison.
Chief executive
Stephen Rickert
Executive director (until 04/2024)
Board chair
Frank Eguchi
Chairman (until 12/2024)
As listed on its FY2024 Form 990.
Who funds it, year by year
2017 → 2023: the base narrowed from 2 funders to 1 funder, grant income fell $2k → $30.
2 of 7 of your funders are donor-advised or pass-through sponsors (tagged DAF) — 24% of grant dollars received. That money is really individual donors directing a sponsor; the institutions to cultivate are the non-DAF funders.
From the IRS filings of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA’s funders (the co-funder graph). Association, not causation. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How concentrated its funding is
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA leans on a few funders — its largest provides 32% of grant income and the top three 87%; half comes from just 2 funders.
the vertical line marks half of all grant income — 2 funders to its left
Largest funder’s share by year: 2017 96% · 2018 100% · 2019 100% · 2020 100% · 2021 100% · 2022 100% · 2023 100% — growing more concentrated.
“Effective funders” = inverse Herfindahl index (1 / Σ shareᵢ²) — the number of equal-sized funders that would give the same concentration. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Where its funders are
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA draws 86% of its grant income from funders outside California, across 5 states in all.
In-state vs out-of-state, by year
Funder states come from each funder’s own filing. $8k arriving through sponsors registered in 2 states is excluded from the map and the split above: a sponsor holds money on a donor’s behalf, so its registered address would place those dollars somewhere no donor need ever have been. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Against its field
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA holds deeper cash reserves than three-quarters of the 4,524 international nonprofits its size.
this organization peer median middle 50% of peers· 4,524 international nonprofits $100k–$1M, FY2024
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In California
Nationally
Read directly from this organization’s own Form 990, as neutral context.
Where the money goes
59% of spending goes to programs.
Governance
Public support
69%
Share of support from the public (Schedule A) — the basis for its public-charity status.
Footprint & structure
Files a return copy in 1 state
Screen this organization
A dated, signed PDF of the compliance screen for JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA: IRS status (Business Master File, Publication 78, auto-revocation), the OFAC sanctions lists, the Internal Revenue Bulletin, and California registration, with the Rev. Proc. 2018-32 §8.01 reliance elements stated element by element. Generated from the current files at the moment you download it.
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Questions and answers
- Who funds JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA?
- JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA (California) receives grants from 7 organizations whose IRS filings report $31,659 to it, the largest being ORIX STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION ($10,000). 2 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- How many funders does JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA have?
- IRS filings report 7 organizations giving $31,659 in grants to JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA, 2 of which have funded it in more than one year.
- Who is the largest funder of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA?
- ORIX STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION is the largest funder on record, with $10,000 in grants. The full list of funders is on this page.
- How can an organization like JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SO CALIFORNIA find more funders?
- Start with the funders already giving here, then look at the foundations that back similar organizations in California. The funding by cause and by state pages list the largest funders for a given area and how to approach them.
These figures are read directly from IRS Form 990 / 990-PF e-file XML: this organization’s own return for FY2024 (financials across 2017–2024), and the filings of 7 funders that report grants to it. “On record” means captured in the filings we have parsed — a funder that does not e-file, or whose grant detail is not itemized, will not appear. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind. Trends on this page end at FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving; later years are shown and marked, and move no figure. Data on this page was exported October 14, 2026. What this page cannot tell you · view filing