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Genryu Arts

EIN 80-0190574 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak12 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GENRYU ARTS IS TO PRESENT AND PARTICIPATE IN JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURE THROUGH TAIKO (JAPANESE DRUMMING) AND OTHER TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND DANCE FORMS.

Income
$163,958
Spending
$155,553
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$54,000, president

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 12 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $59,673 spent. THE FOLLOWING WERE SCHEDULED FOR THE YEARJan. 6th, Oshogatsu, JCCCNCFeb. 24th, Lunar New Year Parade SFFeb. 24th, Day of Remembrance Film Festival, Kabuki Theater Feb. 25th, Chinese Lunar New Year Community Fair Celebration Feb. 25th, NLF Dowa No Omatsuri, Palace Fine ArtsDec.-Mar. 9th Art Exposure Exhibition, Studio GenMar. 10th, Music Series #3: Roper vs Wong, Studio Gen Mar. 24th, Hina Matsuri Festival, Studio GenMar. 24th-April Women's Art Exhibition, Studio Gen Apr. Music Series #4, Studio GenApr. 13th, No. Calif Sakura Matsuri, TBAApr. 18th, Sakura Matsuri, SFO Airport 3pm-5pmApr. 20th, No. Calif Sakura Matsuri, Peace Plaza TBAMay Music Series #5, Studio GenMay 4th, Kodomo No Hi, JCCCNC TBA May 26th, Midori no Hi, Studio GenMay Green Day Art show, Studio GenJun. Music Series #6, Studio GenJun. Art Exhibit, Studio GenJuly 14-21, Japan Week, Japan Center Mall July 20th, Music Series #7, Studio GenJuly 21st, Japan Day, Japan Center East Mall 12pm- 4:30pm Sept Keiro no hi, Respect for elders, Studio GenNov Culture Day, Studio GenGenRyu Arts 25 years serving the community of San Francisco
  2. THE MISSION OF GENRYU ARTS IS TO PRESENT AND PARTICIPATE IN JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURE THROUGH TAIKO (JAPANESE DRUMMING) AND OTHER TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND DANCE FORMS.

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 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 2024.

    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 August 2008.

    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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