JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE

EIN: 951647829 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$634,685
Total Expenses
$618,833
Total Assets
$4,591,487
Net Assets
$3,483,723
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MIWA TAKAHASHI
Phone
3104792477
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $635K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 81% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $3.5M represent 66 months of operating reserves.

Mission

JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE IS FORMED TO TEACH THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND TO TRANSMIT THE JAPANESE CULTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $554,948 Revenue: $435,185

JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE TEACHES JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND TRANSMITS JAPANESE CULTURE TO ITS MEMBERS, CHILDREN OF ITS MEMBERS, AND OTHERS. THE INSTITUTE RECEIVES DONATIONS FOR PROVIDING THE...

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JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE TEACHES JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND TRANSMITS JAPANESE CULTURE TO ITS MEMBERS, CHILDREN OF ITS MEMBERS, AND OTHERS. THE INSTITUTE RECEIVES DONATIONS FOR PROVIDING THE FACILITY TO ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $199,500
Program Service Revenue $435,181
Investment Income $4
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $634,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $288,177
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $554,948
Other Expenses $330,656
TOTAL EXPENSES $618,833

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $634,685 $350,374 +0.8%
Expenses $618,833 $373,923 +0.7%
Net Income $15,852 $-23,549 -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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
20
Volunteers
5

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
5
$49,100
Total Directors
5
$49,100
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIWA TAKAHASHI Co-President 20.00
Officer Director
$49,100 $0 $49,100
JUDY OKITA Co-President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY SAKAMOTO Secretary 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON SWIERS Vice President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IKUKO VISCO Treasurer 20.00
Officer 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 $634,685 $618,833 $4,591,487 $15,852
2024 $350,374 $373,923 $3,467,871 $-23,549
2023 $2,197,463 $404,921 $3,491,420 $1,792,542
2022 $528,460 $242,995 $1,698,992 $285,465
2022 $528,460 $418,886 $1,373,241 $109,574
2021 $390,704 $212,072 $1,414,747 $178,632
2021 $390,704 $361,932 $1,264,887 $28,772
2020 $198,936 $191,852 $1,236,141 $7,084
2019 $1,237,265 $255,847 $1,229,057 $981,418
2018 $203,948 $224,885 $247,639 $-20,937
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