Nonprofit · EIN 13-4289106
JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77046
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ (amended) | $62,637 | $50,036 | $12,601 | $120,413 | – | $120,413 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,877
- Program service revenue
- $52,800
- Other revenue
- $960
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,300
- Benefits paid to members
- $3,638
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,373
- Occupancy
- $11,747
- Printing, publications and postage
- $271
- Other expenses
- $26,707
- Program services (functional)
- $30,989
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $107,812
- Total assets, end of year
- $120,413
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,413
- Cash, savings and investments
- $120,413
- Gross receipts
- $62,637
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinji Takechi | President and Director | 10 | $0 |
| Hiroo Matsumura | Vice President and Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kenichi Yagi | secretary and Director | 5 | $0 |
| Akihiro Izumi | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Miwa Sakashita | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Susumu Yamaguchi | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Yuko Sato | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Takako Yamaguchi | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Gen Kimura | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Mitsuru Kuwahata | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kinjyo Yonemoto | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Akihiro Mochizuki | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Akemi Inks | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Tsuyoshi Konishi | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Masayuki Nigo | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takamichi Kojiro | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Akiko Sato | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Michiko Gardner | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 24 GREENWAY PLZ STE 1305, HOUSTON, TX 77046-2425
- In care of
- % K MINAMI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 24 Greenway Plaza Suite 1305, Houston TX 77046
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Shinji Takechi, 24 Greenway Plaza Suite 1305, Houston TX 77046
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Shinji Takechi, President
- Website
- https://jagh.org/
Mission
The Japanese Association of Greater Houston was formed to promote cultural educational and community activities that support and strengthen the Japanese and Japanese-American community in the Greater Houston area. Its primary purpose is to foster understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture language traditions and community values through cultural events educational programs community gatherings and related nonprofit activities. The organization also serves as a community resource by encouraging fellowship communication and mutual support among its members and the broader Houston community.
Program accomplishments
- JAGH participated in the Japan Festival held on September 6 and 7 to promote Japanese culture and community engagement in the Greater Houston area. The Association operated a Japanese food booth featuring traditional festival foods including takoyaki and yakitori serving the general public including families students local residents members of the Japanese and Japanese-American community and individuals interested in Japanese culture. Key activities included preparing and selling Japanese festival foods interacting with attendees introducing Japanese food traditions promoting JAGHs cultural and community programs and providing volunteer opportunities for members. Measurable outcomes included participation by 67 volunteers approximately $32,000 in gross receipts and approximately $12,000 in net proceeds which will be used to support JAGHs cultural educational and community activities.Expenses $11,915
- JAGH held members-only New Years and Christmas parties to strengthen fellowship among Association members and their families and to preserve Japanese cultural and community traditions. These programs served JAGH members their families and children and members of the broader Japanese community including participants from organizations such as the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Key activities included musical performances childrens activities social networking traditional mochitsuki at the New Years Party and Rakugo at the Christmas Party. Measurable outcomes included approximately 350 participants at the New Years Party and 83 participants at the Christmas Party.Expenses $11,363
- JAGH participated in Tokyo X on June 14 and 15 to promote Japanese culture food traditions and community engagement in the Greater Houston area. The Association operated a Japanese food booth featuring yakitori and sanshoku dango both familiar Japanese foods often associated with Japanese anime and manga culture. The program served the general public including families students local residents and individuals interested in Japanese culture. Key activities included preparing and selling Japanese foods interacting with attendees introducing Japanese food culture and providing volunteer opportunities for members. Measurable outcomes included participation by approximately 40 volunteers over two days and increased public exposure to Japanese cultural and community activities in Houston.Expenses $7,711
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-4289106
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $120,413
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,637
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Shinji Takechi | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $62,637 | $50,036 | $120,413 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Shinji Takechi | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Shinji Takechi | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Shinji Takechi | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Shinji Takechi | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-4289106).
Questions about JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON
- What is the EIN of JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON is 13-4289106.
- Is JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Shinji Takechi.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,637, expenses of $50,036 and total assets of $120,413 at year end.
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