Aikido Kokikai Federation USA Inc
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What it says it does
The mission of the Aikido Kokikai Federation USA membership organization is to foster the growth of Kokikai Aikido in the USA; to track and maintain a list of dojos, instructors & students participating in Kokikai Aikido in the USA; and to support the continuing ability for the Kokiai Aikido membership to have the opportunity to train with Sensei and other senior Aikido Kokikai instructors through national camps and regional seminars. Goals To create a support organization in the United States to focused on ensuring the continued growth and quality of Kokikai teaching and certifications. To manage and maintain Kokikai Dojo & Dan ranking lists, and to coordinate senior belt testing. To provide ongoing organizational support to USA member dojo's and the hosting of future camps and seminars. To facilitate the continued availability and affordability of US Camps and Seminars by providing support for the travel related expenses associated with hosting camp and seminar instruction
- Income
- $63,727
- Spending
- $30,896
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $25,063 spent. Hosting three (3) Aikido Kokikai Federation USA national camps. 1. Our annual Spring Camp which was located in Berlin NJ from April 4-6, 2025, and was attended by over 100 of our members. 2. Our annual Summer Camp which was located in Berlin NJ from August 1-3, 2025, and was attended by over 130 of our members. 3. Our annual Fall Camp which was located in Tempe AZ from Nov 14-16, 2025, and was attended by over 75 of our members.
- $5,833 spent. Membership Services: Fulfilling our mission statement to foster the growth of Aikido Kokikai in the US, through support and outreach to our Aikido Kokikai Federation dojo's and our membership via regular communication, newsletters and the tracking and maintenance of accurate rank testing and promotion lists. Our efforts resulted in growth of both the number of recognized dojos operating (30) and number of total active AKFUSA members (363) in 2025.
- Dojo Membership benefits: in 2025 we began investigating the feasibility of offering centralized martial arts insurance through the Aikido Kokikai Federation organization in order to benefit our dojo leaders and membership by offering this capability through the existing cost of membership. This could be a potential benefit to our dojo leaders through reduced costs in operating their dojos, while also supporting our membership through standardized training insurance coverage regardless of where they are training. The groundwork for this was begun during 2025 by creating a working group to identify if insurance providers existed to support our goals, and to analyze if the offered coverage was a good match to both the organization's and dojo leader's needs. To date the work is showing promise and is on track for being presented for consideration by the Aikido Kokikai Federation board of trustees in 2026.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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