Wafu Ikebana Society
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What it says it does
The Wafu Ikebana Society philosophy teaches the practitioner "to arrange the flowers that you like--suitably--in a container that you like. This philosophy nurtures each artisan's aesthetic sense while providing the artist with extensive ikebana instruction.
- Income
- $240
- Spending
- $2,040
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (7)
- Membership & Promotions: At the general meeting, we provided information about the club's finances, memberships, and accomplishments. We are offering Zoom and In-person lesson to our members and also promoted some of our members since they were continually taking zoom or in-person lesson and practice ikebana skills. During 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026, the Club added 4 new board member.
- $4,922 spent. Community Involvement: Our members/board members continue to volunteer for board positions in the International Ikebana San Francisco Chapter (3 positions) and the Ikebana Teachers Federation (2 positions). And, The city of Cupertino and Wafu Ikebana Society teamed up for the City event- Flower Show.
- Club Outreach Activities: On March 3-8 2026, Fusako Sensei and Connie Chen participated in the annual Bouquets to Arts event at De Young Museum, San Francisco.
- Community Involvement: - In 2025 and 2026, Fusako Hoyrup Sensei will continue teaching four Zoom classes, Connie Cheng 2 in-person class, and Leona Fung one evening in-person class.
- Club Outreach Activities: * On 6/17/2025, Fusako Sensei made an arrangement for the FUHSD Graduation event. * On 9/19/2025, Mayshine Hwang presented Wafu to demonstrate at I.I SF Chapter. * On 10/18-19/2025, The 55th Anniversary Flower Show of Wafu School of Ikebana California Chapter. * On 11/21/2025, Leona Fung presented Wafu to demonstrate at I.I SF Chapter. * On 12/12/2025, Jini Yoshimoto demonstrated at I.I SF Chapter for the New Face Program. * On 1/16/2026, Fusako Sensei performed a demonstration at I.I SF Chapter for the New Year program. * On 1/20/2026, Connie Chen demonstrated at I.I Monterey Chapter. * On 1/30/2026, the Wafu Annual New Year Party was at Cupertino Community Center, and Fusako Sensei performed a demonstration. The party had about 70 participants, including members, guests, family, and friends. * On 3/21/2026, Fusako Sensei performed a demonstration at I.I SF Flower Show. * On the first week of March, Fusako Sensei and Connie participated in Bouquets to Art at the SF De Young and Legion of Honor Museums. * On 4/11-12/2026, at the SF Cherry Blossom Festival, Mayshine, Leona, Lily, Lynn, Jini, and Connie exhibited their Wafu arrangements, and Connie gave a demonstration. * On 4/18/2026, Sensei was invited by Lily Chang and the board of Palo Alto Women's Club to perform a demonstration at Palo Alto Women's Club. *
- Club Outreach Activities: On 4/25-26/2026, at the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, Fusako Sensei and 19 members exhibited their Wafu arrangements, and Fusako Sensei performed a demonstration. There are almost 4000 visitors coming to see our show.
- Community Involvement: Wafu Ikebana Society donated a flower arrangement to Sport Center of the City of Cupertino weekly
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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