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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1134245

JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FRANKFORT, KY 40601

Financials

$391K$180K2022$590K$255K2023$384K$206K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$384,082$205,906$178,176$334,733$0$334,733
June 30, 2024990$590,110$254,556$335,554$590,110$0$590,110
June 30, 2023990$391,431$179,571$211,860$211,860$0$211,860
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$340,988
Membership dues
$104,440
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,290
Net income from fundraising events
$41,804
Other revenue
$41,804

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$146,342
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$184,594
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,543
Travel
$5,198
Program services (functional)
$168,514
Management and general (functional)
$37,392

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$156,557
Total assets, end of year
$334,733
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$334,733
Net assets without donor restrictions
$334,733
Gross unrelated business income
$41,804
Gross receipts
$552,596
Employees
3
Volunteers
120
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
KY

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Arthur David CarpenterExecutive Director
Key employee
40$83,793
Amy SuProject Manager
Key employee
40$53,569
Tylor KinneyIntern
Key employee
20$8,979
John FergusonExecutive Board
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert BrownExecutive Board
Trustee or director
1$0
Bill QuenemoenChair
Trustee or director
1$0
Masakazu SanoCo-Chair
Trustee or director
1$0
Tomo MakamuraTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Kay SargentSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Arthur David CarpenterExecutive Director
Key employee
40$75,703
Amy SuProject Manager
Key employee
40$52,531
John FergusonExecutive Board
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert BrownExecutive Board
Trustee or director
1$0
Bill QuenemoenChair
Officer
1$0
Masakazu SanoCo-Chair
Officer
1$0
Tomo MakamuraTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Kay SargentSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Arhur David CarpenterExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$81,565
Amy SuProject Manager
Key employee
40$47,986
Bill QuenemoenChair
Officer
1$0
Masakazu SanoCo-Chair
Officer
1$0
Tomo MakamuraTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Kay SargentSecretary
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
464 CHENAULT RD, FRANKFORT, KY 40601-9260
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Arthur David Carpenter, 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
Signed the 990
David Carpenter, Executive Director
Phone
(502) 209-9630

Mission

Dedicated to sustaining a favorable business and community relations between Japan and KY by promoting cooperation and mutual understanding, this objective is primarily accomplished through a variety of cultural educational and social programs and events

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • To promote cooperation and mutual understanding between the people of Japan and Kentucky through Discover JAPAN trip for American to experience Japan first hand.
    Expenses $134,776 · revenue $141,705
  • Japan Summer Festival This festival serves as a dynamic platform to deepen community understanding and appreciation of Japan's rich heritage, arts, and contemporary culture. Through live music, dance, workshops, and hands-on experiences, attendees will connect directly with Japanese traditions, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and appreciation. Family-friendly programming ensures accessibility, making the festival a welcoming space for children and adults alike.
    Expenses $11,955 · revenue $21,275
  • Consul General Golf Classic
    Expenses $12,384 · revenue $24,548
  • Japan and American cultural classes such as language, traditional Japanese arts and etc.
    Expenses $9,399 · revenue $14,355

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-1134245
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
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$334,733
Income (IRS master file)
$552,596

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
March 13, 2023
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$384,082$205,906$334,733XML
990June 2024$590,110$254,556$590,110XML
990June 2023$391,431$179,571$211,860XML
990June 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 61-1134245).

Questions about JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC

What is the EIN of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC is 61-1134245.
Is JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
Are donations to JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC 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 JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Arthur David Carpenter.
Who are the officers and directors of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,793 (Arthur David Carpenter, Executive Director).
How much revenue does JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $384,082, expenses of $205,906 and total assets of $334,733 at year end.

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