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Japan America Society Ltd

EIN 43-0906042 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Mission of the Heart of America Japan-America Society (HAJAS) is to further understanding between the peoples of Japan and the Greater Kansas City area by promoting social, cultural and educational exchanges.

Income
$162,671
Spending
$167,159
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $108,824 spent. The 27th Annual Greater Kansas City Japan Festival (GKCJF) was an event put on by the Heart of America Japan-America Society (HAJAS) to share Japanese culture with the greater Kansas City area. The one-day event every October is held at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) in various venues around the campus. Through art, music, food and merchandise, the GKCJF entertained about 4,000 guests, including the Consul General for Japan in Chicago, the GKCJF's goal is to be a continual reminder and celebration of an Asian culture in the heart of America. Performances in dance, music, martial arts and theatre further demonstrate the connection between the cultures of Japan and America
  2. $10,804 spent. The Ethnic Enrichment Festival is a city-wide celebration of the different ethnic groups in the Kansas City area. The three day event with over 30,000 attendees displayed art, music, food and cultural demonstrations.
  3. $14,189 spent. Student Ambassador program. Three students from Kansas City area high schools traveled to Kurashiki, Japan to stay with Japanese families for two weeks to learn about and experience Japan.
  4. $12,775 spent. To celebrate the new year, HAJAS held a combination new year celebration and supporter thank you dinner. Shinnenkai is a traditional breaking open of a cask of sake, along with dinner and awards. Approximately 100 people attended the event held at an event center in the heart of Kansas City.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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