JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Claudine Locascio

Phone

3035925364

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $326K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $313K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Japan America Society of Colorado works to expand people to people relationships between Japan and Colorado by serving as a bridge to connect via business, civic, education, and cultural organizations. We are dedicated to promoting positive U.S.-Colorado-Japan relationships. We believe that understanding each other through our differences and our similarities subsequently leads us to understand the world in which we live. In serving our community and guests, we are guided by the following core values that position us to fulfill our mission and achieve our vision: Unique Opportunities, Education & Life-Long Learning, Excellence, Respect/Understanding/Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $38,259 Revenue: $101,523

The JASC Annual Gala in 2024 had a theme of "Whisky & Wagyu", focusing on the various agricultural connections between Colorado and Japan. Speakers included representatives from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, local whisky distillers who work with all Colorado farms for their ingredients, and a small local Japanese distiller who does the same in Japan. The audience of international business and education leaders learned about this very important connection between our two communities and also had networking opportunities with both Japanese and Colorado corporate representatives.

Program 2

Expenses: $29,784 Revenue: $30,957

The JASC Annual Charity Golf Tournament is an important networking event that allows members of the local international business community to come together for a relaxed day of golf followed by a...

The JASC Annual Charity Golf Tournament is an important networking event that allows members of the local international business community to come together for a relaxed day of golf followed by a sushi dinner. Employees of both Japanese companies located in Colorado and Colorado companies doing business in Japan have the chance to meet and learn from one another. This fun event was held in June at Plum Creek Golf Club. We were happy to collaborate with the Japanese Business Association of the Rockies. We welcomed more than 100 golfers and 10 volunteers.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,313 Revenue: $38,200

Passport to Japan is a top program of Japan America Society of Colorado, focusing on basic conversational Japanese language, cultural lessons, and general information about travel throughout Japan...

Passport to Japan is a top program of Japan America Society of Colorado, focusing on basic conversational Japanese language, cultural lessons, and general information about travel throughout Japan. In 2024, we offered Passport to Japan in Level 1 and Level 2. The classes were offered 4 times throughout the year and continue to prove to be very well received by the community, oftentimes selling out completely.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $117,167

Program Service Revenue $185,522

Investment Income $8,910

Other Revenue $14,401

TOTAL REVENUE $326,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $154,243

Fundraising Expenses $4,357

Program Expenses $192,894

Other Expenses $158,744

TOTAL EXPENSES $312,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$326,000	$266,188	+0.2%
Expenses	$312,987	$284,409	+0.1%
Net Income	$13,013	$-18,221	-1.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$91,264

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Claudine Locascio	Executive Director	40	Key Emp Highest	$91,264	$0	$91,264
Richard K Clark	Senior Vice President	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Bywaters	Treasurer	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shigemi Cree	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Hanes	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Higashide	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Merrily Kautt	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amanda Krost	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Migaki	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sandi Moilanen	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Derek Okubo	President	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Pierce	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas R Reid	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susumu Takeuchi	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brandon Wilcox	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Hiraga	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nobuhisa Yoda	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Inta Morris	Past-President	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Hayato Branderhorst	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Roth	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charlie McDaniel	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Garnica	Executive Vice President	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Florence Kehn	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katrina Yoshida	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Toru Nakano	Director	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Keita Kitahama	Director	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Jackson	Director	1	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
2024	$326,000	$312,987	$391,406	$13,013
2023	$266,188	$284,409	$402,655	$-18,221
2022	$287,162	$257,759	$390,977	$29,403
2021	$280,295	$231,196	$361,589	$49,099
2020	$146,443	$149,392	$311,939	$-2,949
2019	$279,378	$260,505	$314,429	$18,873
2018	$183,914	$161,695	$295,619	$22,219