Iwamoto Go Outreach Foundation
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What it says it does
The purpose of the corporation is to promote social welfare within the meaning of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or any successor provision, including, but not limited to, by fostering and developing the game and culture of Go in North America, and by supporting the purposes for which Seattle Go Center, a Washington nonprofit corporation, is organized, in order to achieve the goals Japanese go master Iwamoto Kaoru intended when he founded the Seattle Go Center.
- Income
- $146,831
- Spending
- $99,604
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 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 (1)
- $79,583 spent. IGOF provides a shared space for groups that support its mission. These groups include the Seattle Go Center, Seattle Shogi, Zoka Go Club, and other regional Go groups. Seattle Go Center meets 3-4 times per week, with 40-65 people per week attending, depending on events. Seattle Shogi meets once per week with 6-10 people, and Zoka meets about once per week with a few people. Occasionally, other groups use the space, such as a Japanese tea ceremony group or other cultural exchange groups. In addition, IGO is bringing visiting Go professionals to the shared space to teach and promote Go. IGOF pays for their transportation, accommodations, and food. These events have 20-30 people depending on the event and how many days the pro is resident.
Source: Form 990 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization 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 June 2023.
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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