North American Japanese Garden Association
THE NORTH AMERICAN JAPANESE GARDEN ASSOCIATION (NAJGA) SEEKS TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY, ENDURING VALUE AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF JAPANESE GARDENS IN NORTH AMERICA FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. NAJGA …
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North American Japanese Garden Association is a education organization based in SAN DIEGO, United States. Annual revenue: $219K. EIN: 453366145.
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Mission
The north american japanese garden association (najga) seeks to ensure the sustainability, enduring value and social impact of japanese gardens in north america for generations to come. Najga connects and supports japanese gardens and serves as a resource center through information sharing and networking opportunities, professional training and development, public education, conferences and symposia, research and scholarly activity. Najga's activities include the publication of a bi- monthly e-newsletter, an annual journal, a biennial conference, and regional workshops. These activities focus on expanding knowledge about the horticulture, design, and maintenance; human culture; business and education culture of japanese gardens and how they impact the health and wellness of their communities.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, North American Japanese Garden Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth American Japanese Garden Association is a registered education nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453366145. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $416K in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
North American Japanese Garden Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453366145. 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.
North American Japanese Garden Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
North American Japanese Garden Association is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is PO Box 5254, United States.
Based on official tax filings, North American Japanese Garden Association has $416K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
North American Japanese Garden Association is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $416K in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for North American Japanese Garden Association. 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, North American Japanese Garden Association 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
North American Japanese Garden Association is a education organization based in SAN DIEGO, United States. Annual revenue: $219K. EIN: 453366145. North American Japanese Garden Association is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $416K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to North American Japanese Garden Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. North American Japanese Garden Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453366145, 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
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NORTH AMERICAN JAPANESE GARDEN ASSOCIATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (23)
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23 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 - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 67 officers on file
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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 · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about North American Japanese Garden Association
- What is North American Japanese Garden Association?
- North American Japanese Garden Association is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Diego, United States. North American Japanese Garden Association is a education organization based in SAN DIEGO, United States. Annual revenue: $219K. EIN: 453366145.
- When was North American Japanese Garden Association founded?
- North American Japanese Garden Association was founded in 2011.
- Who leads North American Japanese Garden Association?
- Jeanette Schelin serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is North American Japanese Garden Association located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What is North American Japanese Garden Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is North American Japanese Garden Association trustworthy?
- North American Japanese Garden Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 North American Japanese Garden Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453366145.
- What is North American Japanese Garden Association's website?
- https://www.najga.org