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Japanese Christian Fellowship Network

EIN 84-1272128 · Santa Ana, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% 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

TO EQUIP MULTI-CULTURAL JAPANESE FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THROUGH CONFERENCES AND TRAINING

Income
$457,072
Spending
$445,518
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
4
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$37,342, internationa

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $179,459 spent. EQUIPPER CONFERENCE: PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO PREPARE JAPANESE INDIVIDUALS LIVING ABROAD AS CHRISTIANS PRIOR TO THEIR RETURN TO JAPAN. TARGET: JAPANESE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS (324 PEOPLE) 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS CONFERENCE (INCLUDING 8 PLENARY SESSIONS AND 17 WORKSHOPS)
  2. $19,114 spent. CENTRAL CONFERENCE: PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS FOR DISCIPLESHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND NETWORK AMONG JAPANESE CHRISTIANS IN MID-WEST AREA. TARGET: JAPANESE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS (104 PEOPLE) 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS CONFERENCE (INCLUDING 4 PLENARY SESSIONS AND 2 WORKSHOPS)
  3. $6,805 spent. J-J: PURPOSE OF THIS MINISTRY IS TO EQUIP, DISCIPLE AND TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP FOR JAPANESE CHRISTIANS IN GREATER SEATTLE AREA. IT ALSO EVANGELIZES TOGETHER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MINISTRIES, TARGETING MAINLY JAPANESE STUDENTS IN THE AREA. TARGET: JAPANESE COLLEGE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULT. THEIR MAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONTHLY MEETINGS (80 PEOPLE), REGULAR BIBLE STUDIES, AND AN ANNUAL EVANGELISTIC CAMP (3 DAYS, INCLUDING 4 MAIN SESSIONS)
  4. $7,720 spent. WIT: PURPOSE OF THE CAMP IS FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE EFFECTIVE MINISTERS IN JAPAN AND BEYOND. TARGET: JAPANESE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS (15 PEOPLE) 3 DAYS CAMP (INCLUDING 0 PLENARY SESSIONS AND 5 WORKSHOPS) EXPENSES 5,671 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1,167 SPECIAL PROJECT(CONNECT CONFERENCE): PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO PREPARE JAPANESE CHRISTIANS LIVING IN EUROPE TO THEIR RETURN TO JAPAN. TARGET JAPANESE PEOPLE(150 PEOPLE)YOUTH TO ADULT FROM EUROPE 3 DAYS CONFERENCE(INCLUDING 4 PLENARY SESSIONS AND 2 WORKSHOPS) EXPENSES 1,650 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1,650 OTHERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES IN OPERATIONS INCLUDING GRANTS OF 400
  5. WIT: PURPOSE OF THE CAMP IS FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE EFFECTIVE MINISTERS IN JAPAN AND BEYOND. TARGET: JAPANESE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS (15 PEOPLE) 3 DAYS CAMP (INCLUDING 0 PLENARY SESSIONS AND 5 WORKSHOPS) EXPENSES 5,671 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1,167 SPECIAL PROJECT(CONNECT CONFERENCE): PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO PREPARE JAPANESE CHRISTIANS LIVING IN EUROPE TO THEIR RETURN TO JAPAN. TARGET JAPANESE PEOPLE(150 PEOPLE)YOUTH TO ADULT FROM EUROPE 3 DAYS CONFERENCE(INCLUDING 4 PLENARY SESSIONS AND 2 WORKSHOPS) EXPENSES 1,650 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1,650 OTHERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES IN OPERATIONS INCLUDING GRANTS OF 400

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 January 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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