COSMOS GAKUIN JAPANESE SCHOOL

EIN: 352822203 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

REDONDO BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$513,791
Total Expenses
$496,217
Total Assets
$25,122
Net Assets
$25,122
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KANAE SAHARA
Phone
3106782053
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

COSMOS GAKUIN JAPANESE SCHOOL, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $514K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 150% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $496K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

"STRIVING FORWARD, CONNECTING THE FUTURE FOR TOMORROW'S GLOBAL CITIZENS"CHILDREN GROWING UP IN LOS ANGELES COME TO COSMOS ACADEMY FROM FAMILIES OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO DISCOVER THEIR ROOTS & DEVELOP THEIR IDENTITIES THROUGH CHILDCARE & CLASSROOM EDUCATION. WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN WHO HAVE THE STRENGTH TO STRIVE FORWARD WILL GROW TO BE FUTURE LEADERS WHILE DEVELOPING AN INTEREST IN JAPAN. I AM CERTAIN THAT THAT DESIRE TO STUDY JAPANESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE WILL BECOME A PILLAR OF STRENGTH FOR THESE CHILDREN.FROM THIS TIME ONWARD, OUR FACULTY & STAFF WILL WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. WE MAKE THIS PLEDGE SO THAT CHILDREN WHO HOPE TO FLY HIGH & FREE IN THE WORLD CAN BECOME A BRIDGE BETWEEN JAPAN & THE UNITED STATES, & CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE FUTURE.AS A JAPANESE SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL, COSMOS ACADEMY WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ON THE MISSION OF WATCHING OVER THE SPARKLING SMILES OF CHILDREN TOGETHER WITH PARENTS & THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $120,310
Program Service Revenue $389,170
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $4,311
TOTAL REVENUE $513,791

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $401,273
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $421,786
Other Expenses $94,944
TOTAL EXPENSES $496,217

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $513,791 $205,545 +1.5%
Expenses $496,217 $197,997 +1.5%
Net Income $17,574 $7,548 +1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
23
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$139,789
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LANA KOBAYASHI DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAXWELL SUWAKI DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANAE SAHARA DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$48,000 $0 $48,000
KEIKO DE LA TORRE VICE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer
$45,600 $0 $45,600
YUKIKO UEDA SECRETARY AND CFO 10.00
Officer
$46,189 $0 $46,189
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $513,791 $496,217 $25,122 $17,574
2024 $205,545 $197,997 $7,548 $7,548
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