Sasakawa Peace Foundation Usa Inc
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is an independent American non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization established in 1990. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the foundation is dedicated to deepening understanding and strengthening the relationship between the United States and Japan. The organization conducts research, analysis, and educational programming focused on the U.S.-Japan relationship and broader Indo-Pacific affairs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.8M
-5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$756K
+16.6% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
-15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: A stable, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific
Mission: Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is dedicated to deepening the understanding of and strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Japan for the benefit of a free and open international community. Its activities mainly focus on security and diplomacy, through exchanges, dialogue, analysis, publications, and networking.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Security and diplomacy
- Policy engagement and research
- Congressional engagement
- U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative
- Outreach and exchange programs
- Research on economics, business, trade, and technology matters of common concern
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focus in:
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $14,795,300 (most recent filing)
Annual Revenue: $5,114,483 (most recent data)
Recent Financial Summary (Fiscal Year Ending March 2025):
- Revenue: $4,697,823
- Expenses: $5,393,814
- Net Income: -$695,991
- Total Assets: $14,800,000 (approximate)
- Total Liabilities: $329,000
Staffing: 18 employees across multiple locations:
- United States: 14 employees
- Canada: 2 employees
- Japan: 2 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,795,300 | $15,598,182 | $16,026,621 |
| Revenue | $4,697,823 | $4,429,820 | $4,718,677 |
| Expenses | $5,393,814 | $4,967,847 | $5,099,737 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,157,201 | $3,596,262 | $3,861,700 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,050 | $230,397 | $366,186 |
| Distributable Amount | $942,643 | $1,060,008 | $1,151,347 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Dr. Satohiro Akimoto – Chairman of the Board and President
- Mr. Ichiro Kabasawa – Executive Director, Nippon Foundation
- Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano (Ret.) – The 5th Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces
Honorary Advisor:
- Mr. Yohei Sasakawa – Honorary Chair, Nippon Foundation
Treasurer:
- Mr. Eiji Sakai – Executive Director, General Affairs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
Secretary:
- Ms. Shanti Shoji – Director of Programs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
Senior Leadership:
- Admiral Dennis Blair – Chairman of the Board and Distinguished Senior Fellow (Non-Resident); became the foundation's first American Chairman of the Board and CEO in 2014
- Ambassador James P. Zumwalt – CEO
Other Key Staff:
- James Schoff – Senior Director, U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATOHIRO AKIMOTO | CHAIRMAN | 35 | $245,308 |
| ICHIRO KABASAWA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATSUTOSHI KAWANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $330 |
| ATSUSHI SUNAMI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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