Showa Womens University Inc
96% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Showa Womens University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1988, with $102,279,877 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Setagaya Ku Tokyo 154-8533, Japan, 00000 EIN 98-0085912 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$102.3M
▲ 0.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$93.9M
Net assets
$372.4M
Employees
1,122
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Showa Womens University Inc: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · +8% margin
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 Showa Womens University Inc: 48 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DGovernance25% of the rating1 of 6 checks met
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. For Showa Womens University Inc: 1 of 6 checks met earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Showa Womens University Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide students with an education that will allow them to develop both intellectually and morally.
What they do
The british school in tokyo showa: this school provides a british-based curriculum to 553 elementary school, junior-high, and high school students, most of whom are british and american expatriates. students are also provided with a school bus, soccer ground, gymnasium, and other facilities.
Junior-senior high school education: during the fiscal year, 1,176 students received junior-senior high school education. during the year, the organization carried out the 14th annual "the boston mission," an overseas training program.
Contact & location
- Address
- Setagaya Ku Tokyo 154-8533, Japan, 00000
- City
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- State
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- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $126.8M (FY2017) to $102.3M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51.1MNet assets $372.4M
Operating margin
8.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$423.5M
Total liabilities
$51.1M
Net assets
$372.4M
Salaries & benefits
$50.4M
54% of expenses
Board members
11
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,279,877▲0.5% | $93,910,177▲2.6% | $372,397,875▲3.6% | $423,464,267▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $101,762,253▼11.4% | $91,512,443▼10.7% | $359,484,188▼9.2% | $406,874,905▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $114,836,851▼6.1% | $102,442,748▼4.0% | $395,997,671▼5.4% | $449,858,304▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $122,348,892▼8.5% | $106,717,217▼4.4% | $418,519,361▼6.0% | $490,588,621▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $133,786,750▲1.7% | $111,651,988▼2.0% | $445,392,683▲3.4% | $520,802,242▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,497,924▲6.1% | $113,887,614▲4.6% | $430,569,550▲6.4% | $506,594,779▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $123,954,330▼2.3% | $108,862,057▼13.8% | $404,847,224▼0.6% | $476,996,462▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $126,847,639 | $126,230,924▲11.0% | $407,180,857▲9.8% | $487,926,559▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $113,713,401▼9.7% | $371,002,038▼10.0% | $467,721,314▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $125,964,257▲14.4% | $412,181,276▲20.6% | $522,862,098▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $110,100,855 | $341,812,568 | $452,030,189 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Akira Kanao — $121,980 (0.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Kanao | Member of the Board | 40 | $121,980 |
| Hideo Yamazaki | Chairman | 40 | $121,366 |
| Akihiko Numa | Member of the Board | 40 | $112,979 |
| Tomoaki Ihara | Professor | 40 | $106,436 |
| Mutumi Ogawa | Member of the Board | 40 | $101,902 |
| Akiko Yamamoto | Member of the Board | 40 | $98,536 |
| Masakazu Kakigami | Member of the Board | 40 | $98,266 |
| Sorao Mutou | Member of the Board | 40 | $97,705 |
| Takashi Maeda | Elementary School Principal | 40 | $94,257 |
| Manabu Takahashi | Professor | 40 | $93,652 |
| Kentaro Yamanaka | Professor | 40 | $92,460 |
| Tetsuya Takao | Professor | 40 | $91,994 |
| Ernest Higa | Member of the Board | 4 | $24,140 |
| Iwao Hanaoka | Member of the Board | 4 | $24,120 |
| Hisayuki Suekawa | Member of the Board | 4 | $22,547 |
| Toshio Asano | Member of the Board | 4 | $20,111 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tbm Co Ltd | Office Management | $2,043,930 |
| Kinokuniya Co Ltd | Bookstore | $735,040 |
| Repast Co Ltd | School Lunch Splr | $648,746 |
| Jtb Corporate Sales Inc | Travel Agency | $614,269 |
| Meitetsu World Travel Inc | Travel Agency | $390,333 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Showa Womens University Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Showa Womens University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0085912. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Showa Womens University Inc's EIN?
- Showa Womens University Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0085912.
- How much revenue does Showa Womens University Inc report?
- Showa Womens University Inc reported $102,279,877 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Showa Womens University Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Showa Womens University Inc spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Showa Womens University Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Showa Womens University Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Showa Womens University Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Showa Womens University Inc's latest Form 990 is $121,980, paid to Akira Kanao (Member of the Board).
Explore more
Data for Showa Womens University Inc (EIN 98-0085912) 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.