US- JAPAN COUNCIL

EIN: 900447211 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$18,027,545
Total Expenses
$6,396,127
Total Assets
$43,796,685
Net Assets
$43,262,108
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
AUDREY YAMAMOTO
Phone
2022236840
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

US- JAPAN COUNCIL, founded in 2008, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $18.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 230% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $11.6M, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

THE U.S.-JAPAN COUNCIL (USJC) CULTIVATES AND CONNECTS LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO A STRONG AND ENDURING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP. FOUNDED BY JAPANESE AMERICANS IN 2009, USJC IS NOW THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS THROUGH PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIONS. THROUGH OUR TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, INNOVATIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, AND IMPACTFUL IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, WE BRING TOGETHER LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL TO ADDRESS KEY BILATERAL ISSUES. OUR COMMUNITY OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN IS A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL NETWORK THAT FOSTERS DEEP CONNECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,717,108

THROUGH OUR US JAPAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, USJC DEVELOPS A PIPELINE OF GLOBAL LEADERS VIA ITS TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE NEXT GEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI, EMERGING...

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THROUGH OUR US JAPAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, USJC DEVELOPS A PIPELINE OF GLOBAL LEADERS VIA ITS TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE NEXT GEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI, EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM, ADVANCED LEADERS COLLECTIVE, AND ITS JAPANESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP DELEGATION. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL IS ADDRESSING PRESSING BILATERAL ISSUES THROUGH SEVERAL KEY EFFORTS THAT INCLUDE CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE, WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE, AND ANNUAL GLOBAL AND REGIONAL CONVENINGS.

Program 2
Expenses: $898,297

USJC'S NEXT GEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI INCLUDE SEVERAL KEY COMPONENTS:THE TOMODACHI INITIATIVE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT INVEST IN THE NEXT...

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USJC'S NEXT GEN PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI INCLUDE SEVERAL KEY COMPONENTS:THE TOMODACHI INITIATIVE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF FUTURE JAPANESE AND AMERICANS GLOBAL LEADERS. THE INITIATIVE RAISES FUNDS FROM CONTRIBUTORS IN THE U.S. AND JAPAN. TOSHIZO WATANABE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE TOMODACHI TOSHIZO WATANABE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, AND THE MINETA AMBASSADORS PROGRAM (TOGETHER, THE FUNDS). THESE FUNDS, SOME OF WHICH ARE ENDOWED, WERE CREATED TO PROVIDE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXPERIENCES TO AMERICAN AND JAPANESE STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND FINANCIAL NEED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,520,122
Program Service Revenue $3,881,082
Investment Income $1,628,676
Other Revenue $-2,335
TOTAL REVENUE $18,027,545

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $280,104
Salaries & Benefits $2,473,954
Fundraising Expenses $490,289
Program Expenses $4,615,405
Other Expenses $3,642,069
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,396,127

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,027,545 $5,462,584 +2.3%
Expenses $6,396,127 $5,249,018 +0.2%
Net Income $11,631,418 $213,566 +53.5%
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✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
22
Volunteers
25

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
10
$468,827
Total Directors
23
$214,325
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SACHI HAMAI BOARD CHAIR 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK OKADA BOARD VICE-CHAIR 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN TERANISHI SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EIICHIRO KUWANA TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY MATSUI DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MORITA DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD GUILD DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH MOREY DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRA TESHIMA CONLON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET CUMMISKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE FUKAMI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOH KAWANAMI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE KOBAYASHI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MASATOSHI KOMORIYA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA LAKE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW OGAWA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOKO OTANI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURTISS TAKADA ROOKS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOSHITERU TERRY SUZUKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONA TISON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINORU TSUMURA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MASAMI TYSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY YAMAMOTO PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$182,643 $31,682 $214,325
TERRI SWETNAM COO 40.00
Officer
$224,669 $29,833 $254,502
WENDY ABE SR DIR, DONOR & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$132,439 $7,957 $140,396
AKI OHASHI SVJP CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$121,818 $14,400 $136,218
SHANE GRAVES DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$115,949 $10,780 $126,729
FRED KATAYAMA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$208,066 $7,505 $215,571
DIANE HIROSHIMA HEAD OF SVJP PROGRAM 40.00
Highest
$129,867 $19,003 $148,870
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 $18,027,545 $6,396,127 $43,796,685 $11,631,418
2023 $5,462,584 $5,249,018 $31,226,737 $213,566
2022 $14,333,092 $5,128,182 $28,588,265 $9,204,910
2021 $5,169,884 $3,539,820 $22,364,092 $1,630,064
2020 $4,170,279 $3,701,003 $20,318,391 $469,276
2019 $5,369,170 $5,576,357 $18,413,952 $-207,187
2018 $5,844,646 $5,075,840 $16,649,034 $768,806
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