Us- Japan Council
THE U.S.-JAPAN COUNCIL (USJC) CULTIVATES AND CONNECTS LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO A STRONG AND ENDURING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP. FOUNDED BY JAPANESE AMERICANS IN 2009, USJC IS NOW THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS THROUGH PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIONS. THROUGH OUR TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, INNOVATIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, AND IMPACTFUL IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, WE BRING TOGETHER LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL TO ADDRESS KEY BILATERAL ISSUES. OUR COMMUNITY OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN IS A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL NETWORK THAT FOSTERS DEEP CONNECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.8M
+40.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$227K
Grant Count
25
Avg Grant Size
$9K
About Us- Japan Council
Based on IRS filings
Us- Japan Council is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $227K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,796,685 | $31,226,737 | $28,588,265 |
| Revenue | $18,027,545 | $5,462,584 | $14,333,092 |
| Expenses | $6,396,127 | $5,249,018 | $5,128,182 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,628,676 | $461,338 | $589,969 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American University ($18,000), Mount Holyoke College ($14,000), University of Hawaii ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEPAUW UNIVERSITY GREENCASTLE, IN | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| CSUMB SEASIDE, CA | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $7,000 |
| GRINNELL COLLEGE GRINNELL, IA | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE SOUTH HADLEY, MA | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $14,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LA JOLLA, CA | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, IN | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $7,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS MORRIS, MN | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $7,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $13,000 |
| DENISON UNIVERSITY GRANVILLE, OH | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| UC REGENTS- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SACHI HAMAI | BOARD CHAIR | 8 | — |
| MARK OKADA | BOARD VICE-CHAIR | 8 | — |
| ANN TERANISHI | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| EIICHIRO KUWANA | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| KATHY MATSUI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SUSAN MORITA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TODD GUILD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOSH MOREY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KIRA TESHIMA CONLON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET CUMMISKY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DIANNE FUKAMI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YOH KAWANAMI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GEORGE KOBAYASHI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MASATOSHI KOMORIYA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATRINA LAKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDREW OGAWA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YOKO OTANI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CURTISS TAKADA ROOKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YOSHITERU TERRY SUZUKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RONA TISON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MINORU TSUMURA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MASAMI TYSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AUDREY YAMAMOTO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $182,643 |
| TERRI SWETNAM | COO | 40 | $224,669 |
| WENDY ABE | SR DIR, DONOR & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $132,439 |
| AKI OHASHI | SVJP CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $121,818 |
| SHANE GRAVES | DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $115,949 |
| FRED KATAYAMA | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $208,066 |
| DIANE HIROSHIMA | HEAD OF SVJP PROGRAM | 40 | $129,867 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Us- Japan Council?
Us- Japan Council is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $43.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Us- Japan Council?
As of 2024, Us- Japan Council holds $43.8M in total assets with $18.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $227K in 2024.
Where does Us- Japan Council operate?
Us- Japan Council has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Us- Japan Council award?
In 2024, Us- Japan Council awarded 25 grants totaling $227K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Us- Japan Council's EIN?
Us- Japan Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0447211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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