The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The mission of the organization is to inspire the world through japanese animation and culture by promoting public awareness and appreciation of and educating the public about japanese animation, manga, and related cultural and artistic forms.
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation at a glance
In short: The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation gave $121K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,407
- +326.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,469
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,949
- Total assets
- $41,265,927
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Community Foundation - Wildfire Recovery Fund Donation ($75K). Together the top 3 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation gives
- Giving grew 340% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $121K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $121K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation - Wildfire Recovery Fund Donation Los Angeles, CA | Give Back to Help Community Rebuild | $75,168 |
| NPO Animator Supports Inc West Linn, OR | Give Back to Help Community | $35,949 |
| Lafd Foundation - Lafd Wildfire Emergency Funding Alert Los Angeles, CA | Give Back to Local Community - First Responders | $10,290 |
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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 | $41,265,927 | $27,464,935 | $22,917,796 | $121,407 | 3 | $1,152,492 |
| 2024 | $40,115,780 | $24,711,778 | $19,053,130 | $28,447 | 1 | $1,368,603 |
| 2023 | $31,051,674 | $26,802,086 | $17,999,438 | $40,559 | 1 | $1,235,916 |
| 2022 | $24,960,995 | $28,379,362 | $16,020,776 | $27,623 | 1 | $206,043 |
| 2021 | $13,619,220 | $9,492,860 | $3,581,758 | $77,315 | 1 | $8,994 |
| 2020 | $6,666,612 | $125,090 | $5,298,649 | $1,272 | Total only | $67,493 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
Based on IRS filings
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Corona, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $41.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is led by Raymond Chiang, CEO on every filing since 2020; 11 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond Chiang
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$324K (2020) → $770K (2025)
Mark Manansala
Chairman & Director
Director → Chairman & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Eric Phan
Vice Chairman & Director
Director → Vice Chairman & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Lawrence Lein
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Marvin Aquino
Director
Vice Chairman & Director → Chairman & Director, 2021
Chairman & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Stanley Huang
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Alida Ta
Director & Administration
Manager & Administration → Director & Administration, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $187K (2025)
Leo Amador
Director & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2025)
Jiin Kuo
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Azusa Matsuda
Vice President of Business Development
Senior Director of Business Relations → Senior Director of Industry Relationships, 2021
Senior Director of Industry Relationships → Vice President of Business Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $247K (2025)
Corinna Wong
Senior Vice President of Accounting
Controller → Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance, 2022
Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance → Senior Vice President of Accounting, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $284K (2025)
Matthew Thomas
Vice President of Operations
Senior Director of Operations → Vice President of Operations, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $253K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amanda Chung (2023–2024) — Accounting Manager
- Former: Christopher Jansen (2022) — Assistant Director of Entertainment
- Former: Chris Do (2020) — Chairman & Director
- Former: Emiko Kiyochi (2020) — Director
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 $770K, to Raymond Chiang (CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
How much does The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation give each year?
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation gave $121K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
What is The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's typical grant size?
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's median grant in 2025 was $35,949, and its average grant was $40,469, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation give grants?
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation?
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation reported $41.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.5M.
What is The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation?
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Corona, CA. It holds $41.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's EIN?
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3635425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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