Nonprofit · EIN 46-3909427
SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SUNNYVALE, CA 94085
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $253,210 | $230,624 | $22,586 | $34,093 | $0 | $34,093 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $166,477 | $162,386 | $4,091 | $36,790 | $21,192 | $15,598 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,250
- Program service revenue
- $239,918
- Investment income
- $42
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,000
- Travel
- $215,502
- Program services (functional)
- $215,363
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,261
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,699
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,093
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,093
- Gross receipts
- $253,210
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON | ZIELINSKI Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JAY | YAMANAGA Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| NICOLE | NISHIMOTO Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MELISSA | WRIGHT Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makoto Mark Kato | Founder | 5 | $0 |
| Ron Zielinski | President | 5 | $0 |
| Jay Yamanaga | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Nishimoto | Creative Director | 1 | $0 |
| Yushi Hotaka | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 440 NORTH WOLFE ROAD 197, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-3869
- In care of
- % MAKOTO MARK KATO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 440 North Wolfe Road 197, Sunnyvale CA 94085
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RON ZIELINSKI, 440 North Wolfe Road Suite 197, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Mark Makoto Kato, 440 North Wolfe Road 197, Sunnyvale CA 94085
- Signed the 990
- Yushi Hotaka, Treasurer
- Phone
- (669) 206-8525
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-3909427 or by the name SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SSCA promotes immersive cross-cultural exchanges for residents of all ages in Sunnyvale and Iizuka, Japan through virtual and in-person engagements. These exchanges build community, broaden minds, broaden relationships, and broaden horizons, creating diverse ties between our cities for a better future together.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Iizuka-to-Sunnyvale (I2S) Student Exchange Program Since 2014, the organization has partnered with the Iizuka Friendship Network and Iizuka City to promote international cultural exchange between Sunnyvale and Iizuka students. Each March, SSCA hosts middle and high school students from Iizuka for homestays with local families in Sunnyvale, allowing participants to experience daily American life, attend school activities, and participate in cultural and educational programs. To date, the program has connected more than 300 students from both communities and continues to strengthen cross-cultural understanding and sister-city relations. 2. Sunnyvale-to-Iizuka (S2I) Student Exchange Program Each June, SSCA sends Sunnyvale students to Iizuka, Japan, for a homestay and cultural immersion experience. Participants stay with local host families, attend school and community events, and engage in activities highlighting Japanese history, culture, and daily life. The program provides Sunnyvale youth with a meaningful international experience that fosters global awareness, independence, and long-term relationships with partner families in Iizuka. SSCA coordinates travel, orientation, supervision, and cultural activities in collaboration with its sister-city partners. 3. Sunnyvale-to-Japan Adult and Family Cultural Tour SSCA administers an annual adult and family cultural tour to Japan, typically a two-week program beginning in Tokyo and concluding with a three-day stay in the sister city of Iizuka. Participants experience traditional and modern Japanese culture through activities such as hot spring visits, sake brewery tours, World Heritage sites, scenic gardens, and stays at traditional inns (ryokans). The program includes roundtrip airfare from San Francisco, domestic travel in Japan, guided English-language tours, and an optional homestay with Iizuka community members. This program strengthens international friendships and promotes cultural understanding for adults and families.Expenses $215,363 · revenue $239,918
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 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3909427
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,093
- Income (IRS master file)
- $253,210
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $253,210 | $230,624 | $34,093 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $166,477 | $162,386 | $36,790 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Mark Makoto Kato | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-3909427).
Questions about SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION is 46-3909427.
- Is SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION 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 SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RON ZIELINSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SUNNYVALE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $253,210, expenses of $230,624 and total assets of $34,093 at year end.
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