Civic Intelligence

Japanese Arts Foundation

EIN 82-1258171 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The japanese arts foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates inclusive and equitable opportunity, education, and support of japanese arts thriving in chicago's diverse community and beyond. The jaf celebrates the multitude of voices in our community exploring and expanding japanese arts and culture.

2940 N Lincoln Ave 2Chicago, IL 60657

japaneseartsfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$25,360

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 52.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$25,365

Down $13,011 (-34%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,665 (-100%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$25,365

Down $11,346 (-31%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$48,525

Down $8,332 (-15%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$59,871

Up $6,126 (+11%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$11,346

Down $14,458 (-465%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $38,376Liabilities 2024: $1,665Net Assets 2024: $36,7112024Assets 2025: $25,365Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $25,3652025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$25,365
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$25,365
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2024: $56,857Expenses 2024: $53,745Net Income 2024: $3,1122024Revenue 2025: $48,525Expenses 2025: $59,871Net Income 2025: -$11,3462025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$48,525
Expenses$59,871
Net Income-$11,346
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$25,365
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$25,365
Revenue
$48,525
Expenses
$59,871
Net income
-$11,346
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.4$0.00$25.4$48.5$59.9$11.3
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.4$1.67$36.7$56.9$53.7$3.11
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$67,494
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The japanese arts foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates inclusive and equitable opportunity, education, and support of japanese arts thriving in chicago's diverse community and beyond. The jaf celebrates the multitude of voices in our community exploring and expanding japanese arts and culture.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
HOSTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS AND OPEN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT SHARE JAPANESE ART EQUITABLY AND ACCESSIBLY, WHILE HIGHLIGHTING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, THINKERS, AND MAKERS.$0$35,468
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SARAH CHAMBERSExecutive DirectorFT$25,360-$25,360
MARK TOYODASecretaryPT$0--
JOHN DONNERSPresidentPT$0--
EDWARD MALDONADOTreasurerPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Galla$26,460$17,601$4,740$12,861
Total Events$26,460$17,601$18,969$-1,368
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Japanese Arts Foundation
EIN
82-1258171
Phone
7735253141
Address
2940 N LINCOLN AVE 2, CHICAGO, IL 60657

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Toyodo
Title
Board Chairman
Phone
7735253141
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Prosperity Partners
Address
225 W WASHINGTON ST STE 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Preparer
Phillip a Levsky
Phone
3124610514
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: dues and memberships. Amount: 424. Description: insurance. Amount: 790. Description: license and fees. Amount: 42. Description: marketing. Amount: 1,021. Description: meetings. Amount: 320. Description: office expense. Amount: 148. Description: program expenses. Amount: 5,979. Description: travel. Amount: 389. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 9,113.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: credit card payable. Beg. Of year amount: 1,665. End of year amount: 0.”

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