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The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.

いしのまきNPOセンター

Miyagi (宮城県) Reg JP-NPO-6370305000644 · Cabinet Office NPO Portal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.

The Center is to promote activities, to promote activities beyond the reach of the large areas and fields of the community, to strengthen NPO activities, to promote partnerships with corporations and administrations, and to contribute to the development and revitalization of civil society.

センターは石巻圏域における,­民間非営利組織(以下NPOと­いう。)活動の発展を目指し,­地域における民間支援組織とし­て,幅広く地域や分野を越えた­NPOの活動基盤強化を図り,­企業や行政とのパートナーシッ­プの形成を促進し,もって市民­社会の発展と地域の活性化に寄­与することを目的とする。

Translated from Japanese by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Miyagi
Foundation type
NPO Corporation (NPO法人)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Japan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Portal status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Miyagi, 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-6370305000644. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 community development charities in Japan is 57/100.

The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. is located in Miyagi, Japan. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 石巻市千石町2番10号, Japan.

The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Japan. It operates as a NPO法人.

The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Cabinet Office. Visit the The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. 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.

The Center is to promote activities, to promote activities beyond the reach of the large areas and fields of the community, to strengthen NPO activities, to promote partnerships with corporations and administrations, and to contribute to the development and revitalization of civil society. The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. is classified as a community development organization registered in Japan. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among community development charities registered in Japan: The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100.

The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. 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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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

木村
木村 美保子

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Registration and legal identity
Cabinet Office NPO Portal

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 公益法人 annual return on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
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Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.

What is The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.?
The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. is a community development npo corporation based in Miyagi, Japan. The Center is to promote activities, to promote activities beyond the reach of the large areas and fields of the community, to strengthen NPO activities, to promote partnerships with corporations and administrations, and to contribute to the development and revitalization of civil society.
When was The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. founded?
The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. was founded in 2001.
Who leads The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.?
木村 美保子.
Where is The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. located?
Headquartered in Miyagi (宮城県 in the local language), Japan.
Is The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. trustworthy?
The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.'s registration number?
Registration: JP-NPO-6370305000644 (Japan).
What is The NPO Center for the Great Firefly.'s website?
http://ishinomakinpocenter.jimdo.com
Are donations to The NPO Center for the Great Firefly. 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.