JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL UNIFIED SYSTEM

EIN: 951622045 501(c)(3)

PASADENA, CA

Total Revenue
$342,570
Total Expenses
$377,624
Total Assets
$8,131,012
Net Assets
$8,131,012
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KIYOSHI MURAKATA
Phone
6464690092
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL UNIFIED SYSTEM, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit that reported $343K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $378K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE UNIFIED SYSTEM IS TO TEACH JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND IMPART KNOWLEDGE OF JAPANESE CULTURE UNDER THE PRINCIPAL OF THE COOPERATIVE SPIRIT IN THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS AND IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL. JAPANESE LANGUAGE UNIFIED SYSTEM IS TO WORK DILIGENTLY TOWARD BUILDING THE CHARACTER OF THE STUDENT AND FOSTER CAPABLE CITIZENS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $290,769 Revenue: $199,885

CONDUCTED JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CLASSES TO APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,000
Program Service Revenue $199,885
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $141,685
TOTAL REVENUE $342,570

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $237,143
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $290,769
Other Expenses $140,481
TOTAL EXPENSES $377,624

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $342,570 $464,740 -0.3%
Expenses $377,624 $512,876 -0.3%
Net Income $-35,054 $-48,136 -0.3%
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
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
24
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
$100,100
Total Directors
3
$100,100
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIYOSHI MURAKATA PRINCIPAL/EXECUTIVE VICE P 40.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
MASAKO VONDRUS TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$1,700 $0 $1,700
MAASA UMEZAWA OFFICE MANAGER 40.00
Officer Director
$38,400 $0 $38,400
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $342,570 $377,624 $8,131,012 $-35,054
2022 $464,740 $512,876 $8,243,612 $-48,136
2021 $842,562 $487,316 $8,291,748 $355,246
2020 $333,059 $448,515 $7,858,956 $-115,456
2019 $5,626,969 $488,642 $7,974,412 $5,138,327
2018 $334,289 $449,802 $2,850,201 $-115,513
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