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Japan America Society of the State

To promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of japan and washington state by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.

Japan America Society

International Mercer Island, WA EIN: 237282194 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Japan America Society of the State

Connecting Japan and Washington State Over a CenturyAbout Thank you to our Benefactor Members, Patron Members and 2026 Annual Sponsors Yuka Shimizu Foundation Upcoming Events >> Event Information Our Programs […]

Founded
Headquarters
Mercer Island, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

To promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of japan and washington state by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 49%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.1% of total expenses ($66,300 of $599,525).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.49
Program$0.49

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Japan America Society of the State with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1973, it predates 91% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Japan America Society of the State draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Japan America Society of the State is a registered international nonprofit based in Mercer Island, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237282194. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $730K in annual revenue. 156 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Japan America Society of the State's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237282194. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Japan America Society of the State has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 international charities in United States is 90/100.

Japan America Society of the State is located in Mercer Island, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Japan America Society of the State has $730K in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Japan America Society of the State is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $730K in annual revenue. The organization has 156 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Japan America Society of the State. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Japan America Society of the State holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Connecting Japan and Washington State Over a CenturyAbout Thank you to our Benefactor Members, Patron Members and 2026 Annual Sponsors Yuka Shimizu Foundation Upcoming Events >> Event Information Our Programs […] Japan America Society of the State is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $730K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Japan America Society of the State are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Japan America Society of the State is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237282194, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
49% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

TO
Todd M••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 156 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 156 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1973
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Japan America Society of the State

What is Japan America Society of the State?
Japan America Society of the State is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mercer Island, United States. Connecting Japan and Washington State Over a CenturyAbout Thank you to our Benefactor Members, Patron Members and 2026 Annual Sponsors Yuka Shimizu Foundation Upcoming Events >> Event Information Our Programs […]
When was Japan America Society of the State founded?
Japan America Society of the State was founded in 1973.
Who leads Japan America Society of the State?
Todd Mason serves as Treasurer.
Where is Japan America Society of the State located?
Headquartered in Mercer Island, WA, United States.
What is Japan America Society of the State's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
Is Japan America Society of the State trustworthy?
Japan America Society of the State has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Japan America Society of the State's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237282194.
What is Japan America Society of the State's website?
http://www.jassw.org