Japan-america Society of Houston Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1971, with $542,721 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$543K
▲ 40.4% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$691K
Net assets
$215K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Japan-america Society of Houston Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Japan-america Society of Houston Inc: 4 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Japan-america Society of Houston Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Japan-america Society of Houston Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $356K (FY2013) to $543K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-27.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$215K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$215K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $542,721▲40.4% | $690,893▲32.2% | $214,760▼40.8% | $214,760▼40.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $386,554▲55.8% | $522,520▲41.6% | $362,932▼36.6% | $362,932▼38.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $248,119▼14.8% | $368,968▲4.4% | $572,699▼17.4% | $588,508▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $291,379▲27.9% | $353,575▼12.0% | $693,548▼7.5% | $711,852▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $227,823▼35.1% | $401,734▲8.0% | $749,718▼18.7% | $765,527▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $351,005▼29.4% | $372,017▲3.1% | $922,071▼2.2% | $937,880▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $497,406▲61.5% | $360,921▲40.6% | $943,083▲16.9% | $960,892▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $308,051▼17.6% | $256,713▼5.4% | $806,598▲6.8% | $828,408▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $374,018▲19.6% | $271,300▲1.6% | $755,178▲15.7% | $755,178▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $312,795▼17.8% | $266,909▲14.2% | $652,460▲7.6% | $652,460▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $380,483▲6.9% | $233,639▲21.7% | $606,574▲31.9% | $606,574▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $355,785 | $191,905▲26.6% | $459,730▲55.4% | $459,730▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $151,625▲17.1% | $295,850▲41.0% | $295,850▲41.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $129,509▼13.9% | $209,778▲12.6% | $209,778▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $150,390 | $186,375 | $186,375 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
12 grants to Japan-america Society of Houston Inc totaling $101K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | — | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | 2018 jash 50th anniversary gala, in honor of dr. john stroehlein. | 2018 | $14,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2018 | $7,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | In honor of dr. john r. stroehlein | 2017 | $35,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the annual campaign. | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the japanese festival. | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for hurricane harvey relief assistance | 2017 | $1,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the annual gala. the donor advisor will be attending. | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Please list this grant as coming from margaret and joel shannon. | 2015 | $500 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is for the annual gala. the donor advisor will be attending. | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Data for Japan-america Society of Houston Inc (EIN 23-7120557) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.