JAPAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC INC

EIN: 520782112 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$6,419,317
Total Expenses
$1,881,339
Total Assets
$7,369,423
Net Assets
$6,200,326
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
RYAN SHAFFER
Phone
2028332210
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

JAPAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC INC, founded in 1957, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 298% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.5M, a strong 71% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AMERICANS AND JAPANESE THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING THAT SPANS THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, BUSINESS, AND POLICY SPHERES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $792,738 Revenue: $721,777

THE SAKURA MATSURI - JAPANESE STREET FESTIVAL - SAKURA MATSURI IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED THE LARGEST CELEBRATION OF JAPANESE CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE GRAND FINALE OF THE NATIONAL CHERRY...

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THE SAKURA MATSURI - JAPANESE STREET FESTIVAL - SAKURA MATSURI IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED THE LARGEST CELEBRATION OF JAPANESE CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE GRAND FINALE OF THE NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. PERFORMERS AND VENDORS SHARE JAPANESE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS WITH THE FESTIVAL ATTENDEES.

Program 2
Expenses: $184,822 Revenue: $17,235

NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL - THE SOCIETY ORGANIZES THE NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL EACH SPRING AND SUPPORTS OTHER JAPAN BOWLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN...

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NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL - THE SOCIETY ORGANIZES THE NATIONAL JAPAN BOWL EACH SPRING AND SUPPORTS OTHER JAPAN BOWLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN JAPANESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE.

Program 3
Expenses: $181,256 Revenue: $52,414

US-JAPAN CAPITAL GALA - THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL US-JAPAN CAPITAL GALA AND SILENT AUCTION SUPPORTS THE SOCIETY'S MANY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER AND HONOR...

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US-JAPAN CAPITAL GALA - THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL US-JAPAN CAPITAL GALA AND SILENT AUCTION SUPPORTS THE SOCIETY'S MANY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER AND HONOR SOME OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S AND JAPAN'S MOST DISTINGUISHED LEADERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,929,154
Program Service Revenue $1,257,307
Investment Income $219,601
Other Revenue $13,255
TOTAL REVENUE $6,419,317

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,000
Salaries & Benefits $567,321
Fundraising Expenses $62,242
Program Expenses $1,466,184
Other Expenses $1,293,018
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,881,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,419,317 $1,614,779 +3.0%
Expenses $1,881,339 $1,672,664 +0.1%
Net Income $4,537,978 $-57,885 -79.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
9
Volunteers
27

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
9
$137,159
Total Directors
29
$1,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RYAN SHAFFER PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer
$129,981 $7,178 $137,159
GAKU NAKAMURA VICE CHAIR AS OF JAN. 2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUFUMI SO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$1,000 $0 $1,000
JAMES ZUMWALT CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAKI HISHIKAWA VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY YOSHIMURA VICE CHAIR UNTIL MARCH 2025, THEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIHOKO GOTO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BASS TREASURER UNTIL MARCH 2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
YOSUKE NAGAMORI TREASURER AS OF JAN. 2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN BERRINGTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT TONG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE KISSEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAKAAKI KAKUDOH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMI OVERBY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATSUO OKAZAKI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY MARTIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BEEMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT BOMBACH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YUKI SAKO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HIROKO TADA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN WEINSTEIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BADEN FIRTH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY BATES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT CALDER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE MORGAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEIICHI SHIMADA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW SAIDEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIREYA SOLIS TRUSTEE UNTIL MARCH 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE TRUSTEE UNTIL MARCH 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK WEIR TRUSTEE UNTIL MARCH 2025 1.00
Director
$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 $6,419,317 $1,881,339 $7,369,423 $4,537,978
2024 $1,614,779 $1,672,664 $2,778,417 $-57,885
2023 $1,563,557 $1,677,955 $1,813,472 $-114,398
2022 $1,802,904 $1,446,871 $1,719,296 $356,033
2021 $796,032 $787,133 $1,754,963 $8,899
2020 $702,026 $981,672 $1,576,311 $-279,646
2019 $1,151,835 $1,144,383 $1,545,422 $7,452
2018 $1,289,504 $1,170,161 $1,520,207 $119,343
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