US-Japan Council
WASHINGTON, DC · International Affairs
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). US-Japan Council has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds US-Japan Council
$18.2M in foundation grants on record from 38 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $12.1M | 2 |
| Blackrock Charitable Foundation | $2.5M | 1 |
| Prudential Foundation | $750K | 3 |
| Toshizo Watanabe Foundation | $625K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $500K | 5 |
| Mulberry Essence Foundation | $280K | 7 |
| Central Pacific Bank Foundation | $250K | 4 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $180K | 3 |
| Six Tree Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Terasaki Nibei Foundation Fka Nibei Foundation | $150K | 2 |
Leadership
AUDREY YAMAMOTO — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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