Nonprofit · EIN 84-1125146
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $326,000 | $312,987 | $13,013 | $391,406 | $4,648 | $386,758 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $266,188 | $284,409 | -$18,221 | $402,655 | $0 | $402,655 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $117,167
- Membership dues
- $65,814
- Program service revenue
- $185,522
- Investment income
- $8,910
- Net income from gaming
- $14,401
- Other revenue
- $14,401
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,223
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $154,243
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $10,189
- Travel
- $2,389
- Program services (functional)
- $192,894
- Management and general (functional)
- $115,736
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,357
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $402,655
- Total assets, end of year
- $391,406
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,648
- Net assets, end of year
- $386,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $376,228
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,530
- Gross receipts
- $326,000
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudine Locascio | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $91,264 |
| Richard K Clark | Senior Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| John Bywaters | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Shigemi Cree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Hanes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Higashide | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Merrily Kautt | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Amanda Krost | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Thomas Migaki | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sandi Moilanen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Derek Okubo | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas R Reid | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Susumu Takeuchi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandon Wilcox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hiraga | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nobuhisa Yoda | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Inta Morris | Past-President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Hayato Branderhorst | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Roth | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Charlie McDaniel | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Garnica | Executive Vice President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Florence Kehn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katrina Yoshida | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Toru Nakano | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Keita Kitahama | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Jackson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudine Locascio | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $87,000 |
| Richard K Clark | Senior Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Bywaters | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Shigemi Cree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Colin Elrod | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Hanes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Higashide | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Merrily Kautt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Krost | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Migaki | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sandi Moilanen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Derek Okubo | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pierce | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Thomas R Reid | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susumu Takeuchi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandon Wilcox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Ozaki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Hiraga | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nobuhisa Yoda | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Inta Morris | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Hayato Branderhorst | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Brian Roth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Meier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie McDaniel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Garnica | Executive Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1373 GRANT ST SUITE 103, DENVER, CO 80203-2307
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Claudine Locascio, 1373 Grant Street Suite 103, Denver, CO 80203
- Signed the 990
- Claudine Locascio, Executive Director
- Phone
- (303) 592-5364
- Website
- www.jascolorado.org
Mission
Japan America Society of Colorado works to expand people to people relationships between Japan and Colorado by serving as a bridge to connect via business, civic, education, and cultural organizations. We are dedicated to promoting positive U.S.-Colorado-Japan relationships. We believe that understanding each other through our differences and our similarities subsequently leads us to understand the world in which we live. In serving our community and guests, we are guided by the following core values that position us to fulfill our mission and achieve our vision: Unique Opportunities, Education & Life-Long Learning, Excellence, Respect/Understanding/Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility.
Program accomplishments
- The JASC Annual Gala in 2024 had a theme of "Whisky & Wagyu", focusing on the various agricultural connections between Colorado and Japan. Speakers included representatives from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, local whisky distillers who work with all Colorado farms for their ingredients, and a small local Japanese distiller who does the same in Japan. The audience of international business and education leaders learned about this very important connection between our two communities and also had networking opportunities with both Japanese and Colorado corporate representatives.Expenses $38,259 · revenue $101,523
- The JASC Annual Charity Golf Tournament is an important networking event that allows members of the local international business community to come together for a relaxed day of golf followed by a sushi dinner. Employees of both Japanese companies located in Colorado and Colorado companies doing business in Japan have the chance to meet and learn from one another. This fun event was held in June at Plum Creek Golf Club. We were happy to collaborate with the Japanese Business Association of the Rockies. We welcomed more than 100 golfers and 10 volunteers.Expenses $29,784 · revenue $30,957
- Passport to Japan is a top program of Japan America Society of Colorado, focusing on basic conversational Japanese language, cultural lessons, and general information about travel throughout Japan. In 2024, we offered Passport to Japan in Level 1 and Level 2. The classes were offered 4 times throughout the year and continue to prove to be very well received by the community, oftentimes selling out completely.Expenses $5,313 · revenue $38,200
- Other key program expenses include Cultural events, Japan Cup, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Japanese Kite Festival, the Business Speaker Series event and Japan in the Schools.Expenses $36,724 · grants $5,787 · revenue $14,841
- Additional conference, marketing, meeting and staffing expenses that are directly related to program execution. In an event based organization, these program staffing costs are critical to executing the mission of the organizationExpenses $80,179
- Miscellaneous expenseExpenses $2,635
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1125146
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $391,406
- Income (IRS master file)
- $326,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $326,000 | $312,987 | $391,406 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $266,188 | $284,409 | $402,655 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $287,162 | $257,759 | $390,977 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 84-1125146).
Questions about JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO
- What is the EIN of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO is 84-1125146.
- Is JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO 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 COLORADO 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 JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO 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 JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Claudine Locascio.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 27 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,264 (Claudine Locascio, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $326,000, expenses of $312,987 and total assets of $391,406 at year end.
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