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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0671858

UKWANSHIN KABUDAN

Tax-exempt · MILILANI, HI 96789

Financials

$67K$81K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UKWANSHIN KABUDAN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$66,721$81,078-$14,357$113,299$9,375$103,924
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,187
Program service revenue
$26,610
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$2,221
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,703
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$8,954
Printing, publications and postage
$70
Other expenses
$72,054
Program services (functional)
$45,942

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$118,281
Total assets, end of year
$113,299
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,375
Net assets, end of year
$103,924
Cash, savings and investments
$113,299
Gross receipts
$73,184

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric WadaPresident10$0
Doreen YamashiroSecretary10$0
Constance ChunTreasurer10$0
Hitomi TakahashiAssistant Treasurer1$0
Norman KaneshiroDirector10$0
Keith NakaganekuDirector4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 892725, MILILANI, HI 96789-8332
In care of
% ERIC WADA
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
P O Box 892725, Mililani HI 96789
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Eric Wada, 1048 Ola Lane, Honolulu HI 96819
Signed the 990-EZ
Hitomi Takahashi, Treasurer
Phone
(808) 754-0940

Mission

Ukwanshin Kabudan is established to provide cultural education of the traditional Ryukyu/Okinawan arts and culture through stage performances, mainly in alignment with music and dance. Ukwanshin Kabudan's mission is to preserve the traditional arts and culture of the Ryukyu islands, now known as Okinawa Prefecture, and to further research the language, customs, music, dance and all other aspects concerned with the preservation of the Ryukyuan people to which members are, but not necessarily connected.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The LooChoo Identity Summit (LIS) provides education, discussion, sharing and discovery of the LooChoo/Ryukyu/Okinawan culture, history, arts and languages for the local community. The focus and theme centers on how language is connected to the identity, culture and history of the island people. The LIS is attended by participants from Okinawa, Mainland US, as well as the local community. Participation in 2024 LIS was about 160.
    Expenses $30,254
  • Juguya is a traditional event in Okinawa that celebrates the lunar August moon and gives thanks for a good harvest. It is a time of reflection: a time to share stories, food, and culture, a time to have fun and relax as we connect with our ancestors in an event that is a strong part of the Okinawan culture. This event is celebrated annualy according to the lunar calendar. Ukwanshin Kabudan strives to follow these traditional lunar observances, to perpetuate the traditions and cultural responsibilities of our ancestors. The attendance at Juguya in 2024 was about 200.
    Expenses $10,201
  • The New Year celebration of Shinnen Enkai is one of the Okinawan traditions of observing special events throughout the lunar year. Our ancestors followed the lunar calendar and in Okinawa is still plays a big part in the lives of our people. At this New Year celebration, Ukwanshin Kabudan performs the traditional dances and music of LooChoo, not only to entertain the audience but to also educate and share with the community the culture and traditions of our ancestors. Typically this celebration attracts about 160 people.
    Expenses $5,487

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0671858
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$113,299
Income (IRS master file)
$73,184

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$66,721$81,078$113,299XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Eric Wada
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Eric Wada
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Eric Wada
December 31, 2015≤ $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 68-0671858).

Questions about UKWANSHIN KABUDAN

What is the EIN of UKWANSHIN KABUDAN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UKWANSHIN KABUDAN is 68-0671858.
Is UKWANSHIN KABUDAN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to UKWANSHIN KABUDAN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UKWANSHIN KABUDAN 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 UKWANSHIN KABUDAN 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 UKWANSHIN KABUDAN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of UKWANSHIN KABUDAN?
The 990-N for 2023 names Eric Wada.
Who are the officers and directors of UKWANSHIN KABUDAN?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UKWANSHIN KABUDAN have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $66,721, expenses of $81,078 and total assets of $113,299 at year end.

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