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Japantown Cultural Society

Preselected recipients only San Jose, California · EIN 680280543

Japantown Cultural Society is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$4,393
2023$00$11,620
2024$5005$13,053

How to apply

Japantown Cultural Society says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Japantown Cultural Society funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
San Jose, CA
Donation$100
Wesley United Methodist Church
San Jose, CA
Donation$100
Japantown Community Congress of San Jose
San Jose, CA
Donation$100
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
San Jose, CA
Donation$100
Yu-Ai Kai Senior Service
San Jose, CA
Donation$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Japantown Cultural Society accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Japantown Cultural Society give?

$500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $100.

Who runs Japantown Cultural Society?

Its 2024 filing lists Tamiko Rast (President), James Nagareda (Vice President), Carolyn Kogura (Treasurer) and Miles Rast (Secretary).

What does Japantown Cultural Society fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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