JCC Fund
JCC Fund is a public charity based in New York, NY, formed in 1985. It supports charitable organizations through direct contributions, with its filing describing fundraising for organizations in New York and other East Coast areas, as well as earthquake disaster relief in Ishikawa Prefecture.
JCC Fund at a glance
In short: JCC Fund gave $532K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $532,450
- +87.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,581
- +46.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,535,662
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JCC Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 604 5Th Avenue, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 246-8001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JCC Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nippon Club Inc ($171K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 86 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s filing describes contributions to charitable organizations in New York and other East Coast areas. In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 12% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JCC Fund open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $284K (2024) to $532K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $532K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nippon Club Inc New York, NY | General Support | $170,900 |
| Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York Inc New York, NY | General Support | $139,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $41,750 |
| Japan Day Inc New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | — | $18,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Young People's Chorus of New York City New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,535,662 | $685,297 | $1,019,014 | $532,450 | 18 | $123,537 |
| 2024 | $6,502,414 | $722,907 | $662,100 | $283,600 | 14 | $152,734 |
| 2023 | $5,885,402 | $441,041 | $813,104 | $481,912 | 16 | $84,254 |
| 2022 | $6,440,447 | $521,805 | $725,669 | $384,020 | 13 | $61,458 |
| 2021 | $6,620,462 | $474,191 | $606,055 | $317,200 | 25 | $63,345 |
| 2020 | $5,454,226 | $1,000,996 | $861,708 | $470,500 | 27 | $-65,944 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
JCC Fund states that its mission is to foster and promote economic relations between the United States and Japan, support business relationships between Japanese and American communities in New York, and close cultural gaps that hinder economic cooperation.
Its filing describes an annual dinner fundraiser whose proceeds support direct contributions to charitable organizations in New York and other East Coast areas. It also describes fundraising for earthquake disaster relief in Ishikawa Prefecture and an annual San-Betsu charity golf tournament supporting Japanese American Social Services, Inc. and AmeriCares.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported organizations. The Nippon Club says its objective is to promote friendship and better cultural, economic, and international relations. Japan Day Inc. says it builds cultural understanding between Japan and the United States and strengthens connections among local Japanese communities. Other recipients include arts and education organizations: Manhattan School of Music describes a commitment to education, performance, creative activity, and community cultural enrichment, while Stella Adler Studio of Acting says it nurtures theatre artists and provides art and education to the greater community. The New York Botanical Garden describes its work as plant-focused public education and scientific research. Peace Winds America says it provides emergency relief and humanitarian assistance to communities affected by disasters, conflict, and other crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, JCC Fund reported 18 grants totaling $532,450. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $170,900, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $170,900 to The Nippon Club Inc. and $139,500 to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, both for general support; $41,750 to the American Red Cross for general support; and $30,000 to Japan Day Inc. Other listed grants included $18,000 to Manhattan School of Music, $15,000 each to the New York Botanical Garden and Young People’s Chorus, and $12,000 to Icahn School of Medicine, all with general support purposes stated except Manhattan School of Music.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Masaaki Maeda as Vice Preside; Tomonori Wada as Trustee & PR; Yoshiyuki Uemura as Trustee; Hirofumi Otsuka as Trustee & SE; Shigenori Oshitani as Trustee & TR; Satoru Murase as Trustee; and Keiji Machida as Trustee.
JCC Fund is led by Tomonori Wada, Trustee & President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tomonori Wada
Trustee & President
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Satoru Murase
Trustee
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yoshiyuki Uemura
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hirofumi Otsuka
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keiji Machida
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shigenori Oshitani
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Masaaki Maeda
Vice President
Vice President & Assistant Secretary → Vice President & Assistant, 2022
Vice President & Assistant → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $30K (2025)
Former officers (11)
- Former: Sayu Ueno (2021–2024) — Trustee & President
- Former: Taisuke Shiino (2023–2024) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Hidenori Takaoka (2023) — Trustee & President
- Former: Yoshihiro Hyakutome (2020–2022) — Trustee & Secretary
- Former: Masahiro Ozaki (2022) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Masaki Nakajima (2022) — Trustee & President
- Former: Hiroyuki Kawase (2020–2021) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Yushi Akiyama (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Hidemoto Mizuhara (2020) — Trustee & President
- Former: Kazufumi Ikeda (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Motohiro Satoh (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Masaaki Maeda (Vice Preside).
Frequently asked questions about JCC Fund
How much does JCC Fund give each year?
JCC Fund gave $532K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $284K across 14 grants.
What is JCC Fund's typical grant size?
JCC Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,581, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from JCC Fund that year got $9K on average.
Where does JCC Fund give grants?
JCC Fund gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does JCC Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JCC Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are JCC Fund's largest grantees?
JCC Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Nippon Club Inc ($170,900), Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York Inc ($139,500) and American Red Cross ($41,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JCC Fund?
JCC Fund reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $685K.
What does JCC Fund fund?
JCC Fund states that its mission is to foster and promote economic relations between the United States and Japan, support business relationships between Japanese and American communities in New York, and close cultural gaps that hinder economic cooperation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JCC Fund?
JCC Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is JCC Fund's EIN?
JCC Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3307742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). JCC Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jcc-fund-morg_ba339112b88346f8ac461c28541df21e
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