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Sasakawa Peace Foundation Usa is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is % Keiji Iwatake. It holds total assets of $14.8M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. "STRENGTHENING THE US-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP FROM US PERSPECTIVES" PROJECTHOSTED OR CO-HOSTED OVER 30 PUBLIC CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDED POLICY BRIEFINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO STAFFERS AND MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS, AND PRODUCED MORE THAN 25 COMMENTARY/ARTICLES ON POLICY AND OTHER ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO STRENGTHEN THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP. According to available records, Sasakawa Peace Foundation Usa has made 32 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $160K and $857K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $857K distributed across 5 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $399 to $758K, with an average award of $76K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Hawaii, AA, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
STRENGTHENING THE US-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP FROM U.S. PERSPECTIVES PROJECT: HOSTED OR CO-HOSTED OVER 30 PUBLIC CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDED POLICY BRIEFINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO STAFFERS AND MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS, AND PRODUCED MORE THAN 40 COMMENTARY/ARTICLES ON POLICY AND OTHER ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO STRENGTHEN THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP
Expenses: $2.5M
GRANT PROGRAMS: AWARDED GRANTS TO 5 ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS PROMOTING DIALOGUE AND STRENGTHENING THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP.
Expenses: $862K
JAPAN U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM (JUMP): ORGANIZED AT LEAST EIGHT MAJOR EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CONDUCTED SOCIAL NETWORK OUTREACH TO INFORM AND CONNECT AMERICANS WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN THE U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN TO FACILITATE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO STRENGTHENING THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP
Expenses: $196K
"STRENGTHENING THE US-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP FROM US PERSPECTIVES" PROJECTHOSTED OR CO-HOSTED OVER 30 PUBLIC CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDED POLICY BRIEFINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO STAFFERS AND MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS, AND PRODUCED MORE THAN 25 COMMENTARY/ARTICLES ON POLICY AND OTHER ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO STRENGTHEN THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, HI, AA.
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Usa has distributed a total of $2.4M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $76K. Individual grants have ranged from $399 to $758K.
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Usa typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Usa is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satohiro Akimoto | CHAIRMAN | $232K | $45K | $277K |
| Katsutoshi Kawano | DIRECTOR | $330 | $0 | $330 |
| Ichiro Kabasawa | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Atsushi Sunami | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Akinori Sugai | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$5M
Total Assets
$15.6M
Fair Market Value
$20.9M
Net Worth
$15.1M
Grants Paid
$649K
Contributions
$2.9M
Net Investment Income
$230K
Distribution Amount
$1.1M
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$76K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us Association Of Former Members Of CongressTO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY THE CONGRESSIONAL STUDY GROUP ON JAPAN (CSGJ). | Washington, DC | $546K | 2024 |
| National Association Of Japan-America Societies (Najas)TO SUPPORT A PROJECT OF THE "JAPAN-U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM (JUMP)" ON THE THEME OF "UPDATING AND HONORING VETERANS: PERSPECTIVES ON THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP." | Washington, DC | $28K | 2024 |
| East-West CenterTO SUPPORT THE CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM ON U.S.-JAPAN AND THE INDO-PACIFIC, A SEMESTER-LONG CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TO EDUCATE U.S. CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES IN ASIA THAT AFFECT THE UNITED STATES. | Honolulu, HI | $28K | 2024 |
| Usjetaa Us-Japan Bridging FoundationTO SUPPORT THE SASAKAWA USA/USJETAA GRANT PROGRAM FOR U.S. JETAA CHAPTERS AND SUBCHAPTERS" PROJECT, "JETS ON JAPAN" PROJECT, AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD BY USJETAA AND/OR LOCAL JET ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS. | Washington, DC |
WASHINGTON, DC
SAN DIEGO, CA
NEW YORK, NY
BOSTON, MA
| Junko Chano |
| DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| 2020 | 990PF | View |
| 2019 | 990PF | View |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| $25K |
| 2024 |
| Jaswdc Japan-America Society Of Washington DcTO SUPPORT A PROJECT "U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE IN THE LNDO-PACIFIC:UNILATERAL, BILATERAL & MULTILATERAL CAPABILITIES." | Washington, DC | $10K | 2024 |
| International Student ConferencesTO SUPPORT A PROJECT "U.S.-JAPAN-KOREA TRILATERAL SYMPOSIUM" TO ENHANCE TRILATERAL COOPERATION BY FACILITATING PRODUCTIVE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND CURRENT PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF U.S.-ASIA RELATIONS. | Washington, DC | $7K | 2024 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityTO SUPPORT A PROJECT U.S.-JAPAN REGIONAL ALLIANCE SERIES: U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE ADAPTATION TO INTENSIFYING STRATEGIC COMPETITION WITH CHINA. | Redwood City, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| University Of Texas At AustinTO SUPPORT A PROJECT U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE MODERNIZATION: METTING THE CHINA CHALLENGE". | Austin, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| Yokosuka Council On Asia-Pacific StudiesTO SUPPORT A PROJECT OF THE "JAPAN-U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM (JUMP)" TO HOST A SERIES OF SEMINARS PROMOTING THE STRATEGIC, DIPLOMATIC, AND LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE UNITED STATES IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION | Fpo, AA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Association Of Japan-America SocietiesTO SUPPORT A PROJECT OF THE "JAPAN-U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM (JUMP)" ON THE THEME OF "UPDATING AND HONORING VETERANS: PERSPECTIVES ON THE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP." | Washington, DC | $46K | 2022 |
| Us Jetaa Us-Japan Bridging FoundationTO SUPPORT THE "SASAKAWA USA/USJETAA GRANT PROGRAM FOR U.S. JETAA CHAPTERS AND SUBCHAPTERS" PROJECT, "JETS ON JAPAN" PROJECT, AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD BY USJETAA AND/OR LOCAL JET ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS. | Washington, DC | $17K | 2022 |
| Janafa-NewportTO SUPPORT A PROJECT OF THE "JAPAN-U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM (JUMP)" TO HOST A SERIES OF SOCIAL EVENTS PROMOTING PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE. | Portsmouth, RI | $399 | 2022 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University Advancement Office Mowry Alumni CenterTO SUPPORT EAST ASIAN LNTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMS AT OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | Delaware, OH | $1K | 2021 |
| Janafa - NewportTO SUPPORT A PROJECT OF THE "JAPAN-U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM (JUMP)" TO HOST A SERIES OF SOCIAL EVENTS PROMOTING PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE. | Portsmouth, RI | $1K | 2020 |
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