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Japanese American Association Charitable Fund

EIN 13-6222615 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Since 1907, JAANY has been the heart of the Japanese community in the New York Area. We serve our community through bilingual social services, educational programs, and community outreach. With a strong sense of diversity, we have always been a collaborative forum, celebrating and sharing our Japanese culture and heritage with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$745,931
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
32.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
3
Volunteers
331
Highest pay
$84,000, ed/board member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $179,277 spent. We provide social welfare to the Japanese and Japanese American Community through a network of dedicated volunteers. Our community activities are free consultations on legal and health-medical matters, keirokai (luncheon for seniors at JAA hall, pick up and lunch delivery to bedridden seniors) and Apple Kids group activities for families with young children. We provide classes on a variety of subjects and transmit information to newcomers and the general community. We sponsor baseball games at Central Park and Randalls Island every Sunday morning from April to August, Japanese Language Workshops, Sakura Matsuri at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Tanabata Festival at Carl Schurz Park. JAA maintains archives in the New York area, supports the Oral History Project and provides scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors. JAA organizes the Committee on Aging issues with the Consulate General of Japan in New York and other concerned organizations in the New York area for the purpose of researching and dealing with the increasing demands of Japanese and Japanese American aging population. We hold two annual health fairs to update information for all ages in our community. JAA has cultural classes such as tea ceremony, calligraphy class and others. Recently we are the center of the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York.
  2. $150,316 spent. WELFARE SERVICE FOR THE ELDERLY INCLUDES SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAMS FOR ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, CONSULTATION ON LEGAL MATTERS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND OTHERS; LUNCH DELIVERY TO HOME BOUND SENIORS; SUPPORT TO FILL OUT APPLICATION FORMS OF REPLACEMENT OF GREEN CARDS AND OTHERS; AND WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORS ON MEDICARE, MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHERS FOR ALL AGES.
  3. $144,055 spent. Scholarship Awards - Awarded 15 Scholarship awards to students attending universities in U.S.A. for higher education. The organization held an award presentation with keynote speaker Ms. Sayaka Kobayashi, Japan US Education Advocate, WITH 160 GUESTS AT THE HARVARD CLUB ON MAY 31, 2024. And we donated $7,200 to Beyond Tomorrow Global Fund for Education Assistance.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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