Japan America Society Of Southern California
Japan America Society Of Southern California
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About this organization
Mission
The Japan America Society Of Southern California Works To (1) Promote Among The American People A More Accurate Knowledge Of The People Of Japan, Their Aims, Customs, Ideals, Arts And Sciences, Industries, Economic Conditions, And Educational Process, (2) Serve The People Of Japan And The United States In Fostering Mutual Understanding Between The Two Nations, (3) Serve As An Information Center In Obtaining Information Relating To Japan And The United States For Individuals And Organizations, (4) Sponsor Meetings Of Distinguished Japanese And Americans For The Exchange Of Knowledge And Ideas, (5) Assist Students In Obtaining Proper Counseling In Regard To Educational Matters, (6) Foster Education About Japan Through Bulletins, Lectures, Special Courses, Conferences, Discussion Panels, Exhibitions, Films And Scientific Purposes.
About
6TH JAPAN BOWL OF CALIFORNIANEARLY ONEHALF OF ALL U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDYING JAPANESE LIVE AND STUDY IN CALIFORNIA. TO ENCOURAGE THESE STUDENTS, THE JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CREATED "JAPAN BOWL OF CALIFORNIA". IT IS AN ACADEMIC COMPETITION THAT TESTS THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CALIBER OF CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE STUDYING THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE. THE SIXTH ANNUAL COMPETITION TOOK PLACE ON MARCH 10, 2018 AT LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)THIS UNIQUELY DESIGNED TEAM COMPETITION EVALUATES NOT ONLY THE STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE, BUT ALSO THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT JAPAN, AS A COUNTRY. THE COMPETITION FORMAT MODELS POPULAR QUIZ SHOWS SUCH AS, "IT'S ACADEMIC". JAPAN BOWL RECOGNIZES THE STUDENTS' EFFORTS TO STUDY SUCH A COMPLEX LANGUAGE AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO ENHANCE THEIR JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS EVEN FURTHER EACH YEAR. TEAMS COMPETE AT THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THEY HAVE STUDIED JAPANESE. THE CHALLENGING AND EXCITING ATMOSPHERE CREATED AT JAPAN BOWL ALLOWS STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS TO SHOWCASE THEIR JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW LANGUAGE PARTNERS FROM ALL OVER CALIFORNIA WHO HAVE A SIMILAR INTEREST IN JAPAN AND THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE. JAPAN BOWL WAS HELD ON MARCH 10, 2018 AT LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The japan america society of southern california works to (1) promote among the american people a more accurate knowledge of the people of japan, their aims, customs, ideals, arts and sciences, industries, economic conditions, and educational process, (2) serve the people of japan and the united states in fostering mutual understanding between the two nations, (3) serve as an information center in obtaining information relating to japan and the united states for individuals and organizations, (4) sponsor meetings of distinguished japanese and americans for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, (5) assist students in obtaining proper counseling in regard to educational matters, (6) foster education about japan through bulletins, lectures, special courses, conferences, discussion panels, exhibitions, films and scientific purposes.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Membership organization that builds meaningful relationships between japanese and americans.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CA.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 1411 W 190TH STREET NO 380, GARDENA, CA, 90248 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 3 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,977.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1959.
- The organization pays $310,115 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $37,688 in fundraising expenses.