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This lawyer promotes the book start "A movement to make warm and fun times through books, subject to all infants and their guardians. Through book starts, children thrive and develop a solid trust with others, and he hopes to spread "in - depth human relationships " throughout society.
この法人はブックスタート「すべての乳幼児とその保護者を対象に、本を介して暖かく楽しいひとときをつくる運動」を推進する。ブックスタートを通して、子どもが心豊かに生育し、他者との確かな信頼関係を築くことを助け、社会全体に「心の通いあう人間関係」が広がってゆくことを目指す。併せて海外におけるブックスタートの発展にも寄与する。
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBook Start is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tokyo, Japan. It is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is JP-NPO-2011105001822. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Book Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Japan is 57/100.
Book Start is located in Tokyo, Japan. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 新宿区新小川町５番１９号 角田ビル３階, Japan.
Book Start is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Japan. It operates as a NPO法人.
Book Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Cabinet Office. Visit the Book Start profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
This lawyer promotes the book start "A movement to make warm and fun times through books, subject to all infants and their guardians. Through book starts, children thrive and develop a solid trust with others, and he hopes to spread "in - depth human relationships " throughout society. Book Start is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Japan. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Japan: Book Start's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100.
Book Start is registered in Japan. Donations to certified NPOs and specified public interest corporations are eligible for a tax credit of approximately 40% of the donation (minus 2,000 yen), or an income deduction. The organization must hold certified NPO status from the National Tax Agency.
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Book Start is registered in Japan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Book Start is registered in Japan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Book Start
- What is Book Start?
- Book Start is a arts & culture npo corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. This lawyer promotes the book start "A movement to make warm and fun times through books, subject to all infants and their guardians. Through book starts, children thrive and develop a solid trust with others, and he hopes to spread "in - depth human relationships " throughout society.
- When was Book Start founded?
- Book Start was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Book Start?
- 白井 哲.
- Where is Book Start located?
- Headquartered in Tokyo (東京都 in the local language), Japan.
- Is Book Start trustworthy?
- Book Start has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Book Start's registration number?
- Registration: JP-NPO-2011105001822 (Japan).
- What is Book Start's website?
- http://www.bookstart.or.jp/
- Are donations to Book Start tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.