JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education
Joyful Opportunity English Education is a nonprofit foundation based in Japan. Our mission is to provide quality English language education to disadvantaged children, ages 2 to 8, growing …
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Mission
Joyful Opportunity English Education is a nonprofit foundation based in Japan. Our mission is to provide quality English language education to disadvantaged children, ages 2 to 8, growing up in institutional homes. The goal is to increase their emotional intelligence and expand their opportunities when they eventually launch out into the world at age eighteen. JOEE teaches basic English with accurate pronunciation by native-level teachers to give children growing up in institutionalized care in Japan an important advantage. During the JOEE lessons, children learn in a loving and lively atmosphere with puppets, books, songs and games. They are taught the following important truths: I am important. - I am kind. - I am loved. JOEE is a foundation (Ippan Shadan Houjin) recognized by the Japanese government and created by Ruth Ingulsrud who has worked as a teacher at international schools in Japan. Ruth has a background in children's ministry, literature and theater, and holds a Masters of Education, a Clear Credential in Teaching and a Bachelors in Theater Arts. She uses her skills as an educator and puppeteer to bring English instruction to children in orphanages and institutionalized care in a way that actively engages all of the senses. Children are taught basic English words with games that creatively teach proper English pronunciation. Her lessons are packed with songs, action, stories and puppet play enticing children to eagerly embrace the joy of learning a new language. JOEE is currently training new JOEE teachers and we are providing lessons in five care homes in Tokyo, Kobe and Nagoya. The ultimate goal of JOEE is to give disadvantaged children the advantage of learning from a native-level English instructor so that when they exit the care system at age eighteen, they will have basic English language knowledge and good pronunciation skills. This will be a help for them when seeking employment both locally and globally. Besides teaching language skills, the
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GiveRadar's verified records show JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than 97% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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- Its integrity score of 33 is below most of the 89,090 charities in Japan GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Japan data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tokyo, Nakano, Japan. It is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Japan is 34/100.
JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education is located in Tokyo, Nakano, Japan. Its registered address is 1-11-13 Wakamiya, Japan.
JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Japan.
According to GiveRadar's records, JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal and overseen by the Cabinet Office. 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.
JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education 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.
JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education 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 JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education
- What is JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education?
- JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education is a human services nonprofit organization based in Tokyo, Japan. Joyful Opportunity English Education
- Where is JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education located?
- Headquartered in Tokyo, Nakano, Japan. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education trustworthy?
- JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education's website?
- https://joee.jp
- Are donations to JOEE - Joyful Opportunity English Education 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.