Yokosuka Council on Asia Pacific Studies
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies is to promote the study of strategic, diplomatic, and legal issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. Capitalizing on the Yokosuka community's unique pool of global expertise and rich maritime heritage, YCAPS seeks to build networks between individuals, promote dialogue, provide world-class educational opportunities and enable professional mentorship.
- Income
- $231,960
- Spending
- $241,877
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (2)
- $33,910 spent. During CY2025, YCAPS' Allied Security Practitioners' Exchange Network (ASPEN), conducted two major workshops and 13 small-group activities that engaged over 100 US-Japan Alliance security practitioners and grew the network to 160 members. ASPEN is designed to build a cohort of Alliance security professionals who share trusted social bonds forged by common professional development experiences; it provides a forum for growth and collaboration through workshops and social events in Japan. Focus areas in CY2025 included Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD); activities combined expert seminars and collaborative decision-making exercises to strengthen professional relationships, enhance operational knowledge, and reinforce grassroots Alliance readiness and interoperability. Membership is open to Japanese and American security professionals with at least three years' experience-- including government, military/SDF, coast guard, police, defense industry, contractors, and security-focused academics--with junior- to mid-grade professionals especially encouraged to participate in a personal capacity. For more information, see: https://www.ycaps.org/aspen.
- $43,131 spent. YCAPS researched and developed the report National Maritime Security in Vietnam Towards an Integrated Approach to Realise Sustained Development Benefits, a collaborative project that brought together a multinational team of academic researchers working alongside Vietnamese government officials. The initiative examined emerging maritime security challenges and opportunities in Vietnam, with a focus on promoting integrated policy approaches that support sustainable economic growth, regional stability, and long-term development outcomes. Through extensive research, stakeholder engagement, and policy dialogue, the project contributed to strengthening understanding of maritime governance and advancing practical recommendations for enhancing national maritime security in Vietnam for the direct benefit of all those using the oceans.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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 March 2019.
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 November 4, 2026.
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