Kizuna Across Cultures

EIN: 461576420 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$251,734
Total Expenses
$152,143
Total Assets
$222,994
Net Assets
$222,994
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Shanti Shoji
Phone
2028212319
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Kizuna Across Cultures, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $252K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $100K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

To inspire youth in Japan and the US to look beyond their communities embrace diversity and become active global citizens by fostering international friendship through exchange of culture and collaborative learning via an educational exchange website.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $251,734
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $251,734

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $32,808
Fundraising Expenses $18,208
Program Expenses $127,354
Other Expenses $119,335
TOTAL EXPENSES $152,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $251,734 N/A N/A
Expenses $152,143 N/A N/A
Net Income $99,591 N/A N/A
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
$32,808
Total Directors
1
$32,808
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ayako Smethurst Executive Director and Co-Founder 30.00
Officer Director Highest
$32,808 $0 $32,808
Shanti Shoji Co-Founder and Board Member 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
John Basalla Board Member 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $251,734 $152,143 $222,994 $99,591
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