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Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and the world.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Japan Society Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1913, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJapan Society Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1913 and has been operating for 113 years. Its EIN is 131675082. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 205 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Japan Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131675082. 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 Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Japan Society Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1913 and has been active for 113 years. Its registered address is 333 East 47th Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Japan Society Inc has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Japan Society Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 205 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Japan Society Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Japan Society Inc 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 62% 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.
Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and the world. Japan Society Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1913.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $13M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Japan Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Japan Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131675082, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JAPAN SOCIETY INC is registered in United States. 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.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 205 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 205 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1913
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Japan Society Inc
- What is Japan Society Inc?
- Japan Society Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and the world.
- When was Japan Society Inc founded?
- Japan Society Inc was founded in 1913.
- Who leads Japan Society Inc?
- Lisa Bermudez serves as VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN.
- Where is Japan Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Japan Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Japan Society Inc trustworthy?
- Japan Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong 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 Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131675082.
- What is Japan Society Inc's website?
- https://www.japansociety.org