Nonprofit · EIN 14-1886591
MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · STILLWATER, MN 55082
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $200,736 | $165,552 | $35,184 | $382,225 | $10,037 | $372,188 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $196,454 | $154,891 | $41,563 | $346,351 | $8,494 | $337,857 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $192,887 | $153,257 | $39,630 | $303,558 | $7,264 | $296,294 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,079
- of which government grants
- $36,175
- Program service revenue
- $149,533
- Investment income
- $3,302
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,782
- Other revenue
- $2,822
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,664
- Other salaries and wages
- $82,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $101,038
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,210
- Occupancy
- $33,000
- Program services (functional)
- $52,643
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,793
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $346,351
- Total assets, end of year
- $382,225
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,037
- Net assets, end of year
- $372,188
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $368,651
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,536
- Gross receipts
- $201,047
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroko Nagai | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $6,148 |
| Mitsuyo Baumer | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $3,516 |
| Luna Grunzinger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Yukihiko Yamagata | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Hiroaki Takahashi | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Naota Sugiyama | Principal Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Yuki Seimon | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Yuka Matsuyama | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Ritsuko Larson | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Eriko Abyzova | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Mana Yamagata | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Tomoyuki Aoki | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Kevin Harris | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Fumiko Suzuki | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Grunzinger | President | 20 | $0 |
| Yukihiko Yamagata | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Hiroaki Takahashi | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Naohiko Nakamura | Principal | 10 | $0 |
| Eriko Sugiyama | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Yuki Seimon | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Noriko Sato | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Yu Inoko | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Kevin Harris | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Yuji Koike | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Mana Yamagata | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Eriko Abyzova | Director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Grunzinger | President | 20 | $0 |
| Shiori Arai | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Masato Higashikawa | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Naohiko Nakamura | Principal | 10 | $0 |
| Sayuri Bailey | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Ayako Gadbois | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Noriko Sato | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Satoshi Inoue | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Ayano Eto | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Yuji Koike | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Mana Yamagata | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Eriko Abyzova | Director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2175 INTERLACHEN DR, STILLWATER, MN 55082-5289
- In care of
- % LUNA GRUNZINGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Luna Grunzinger, 2175 Interlachen DR, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Signed the 990
- Yukihiko Yamagata, Treasurer
- Phone
- (804) 246-1464
Mission
The Minneapolis Japanese Language School is a nonprofit organization established and operated by parents of school-age children to help maintain and improve students proficiency in the Japanese language mathematics and understanding of Japanese culture. The school provides supplementary education based on the curriculum guidelines of Japans Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology MEXT while fostering bilingualism cross-cultural understanding and global awareness. In addition to academic instruction the school offers cultural programs and seasonal events that promote Japanese traditions and customs. The organization also strives to build a supportive community where students parents and teachers work together to promote educational excellence and cultural enrichment.
Program accomplishments
- Teaching the Japanese language to children aged 3 to 18 years old about 135 children in total.Expenses $26,322 · revenue $98,697
- Teaching Japanese mathematics to children aged 6 to 18 years old about 90 children in total.Expenses $15,793 · revenue $59,218
- Teaching Japanese cultures and traditions to children aged 3 to 18 years old about 135 children in total.Expenses $10,528 · revenue $39,479
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1886591
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $382,225
- Income (IRS master file)
- $201,047
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $200,736 | $165,552 | $382,225 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $196,454 | $154,891 | $346,351 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $192,887 | $153,257 | $303,558 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 14-1886591).
Questions about MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL is 14-1886591.
- Is MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names Luna Grunzinger.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,148 (Hiroko Nagai, Director).
- How much revenue does MINNEAPOLIS JAPANESE SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $200,736, expenses of $165,552 and total assets of $382,225 at year end.
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