Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
 
% CHRISTINE MANAPAT-SIMS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)145 EAST 32ND STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10016
A Employer identification number

13-3054425
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 481-8735
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$76,160,423J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 32,979
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 62,935 62,935  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,708,713 1,708,713  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,784,229
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 14,956,132
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,766,154
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -691,577 150,578  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,897,279 4,688,380  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 579,707 96,177   483,530
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 471,339 15,988   455,351
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 362,641 34,451   328,190
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 130,000 61,000 0 69,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 577,316 577,316    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 76,529      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 45,426    
20 Occupancy.............. 426,504 15,004   411,500
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 215,852 57,381   158,471
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 969,913 4,610   965,303
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 3,855,227 861,927 0 2,871,345
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 935,358 918,289
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,790,585 861,927 0 3,789,634
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -893,306
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,826,453
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 156,162 312,329 312,329
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,821,768 419,198 419,198
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 120,231 24,864 24,864
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,458,677 Click to see attachment5,482,256 5,482,256
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 74,759,839 Click to see attachment68,475,540 68,475,540
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,734,501
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,454,894 315,092 Click to see attachment279,607 279,607
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment308,172 Click to see attachment1,166,629 Click to see attachment1,166,629
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 83,939,941 76,160,423 76,160,423
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 109,734 130,696
18 Grants payable................. 119,047 140,607
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment146,015 Click to see attachment153,455
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 374,796 424,758
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 83,565,145 75,735,665
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 83,565,145 75,735,665
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 83,939,941 76,160,423
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
83,565,145
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-893,306
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
-6,936,174
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
75,735,665
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
75,735,665
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
Page 3
Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b ALPHAGEN (PASS THRU)      
c ANCHORAGE (PASS THRU)      
d CROSSHARBOR (PASS THRU)      
e FARALLON (PASS THRU)      
JP US POOLED (PASS THRU)      
JP EURO POOLED (PASS THRU)      
KKR ENERGY (PASS THRU)      
MIG OFFSHORE (PASS THRU)      
OCA BREDS III (PASS THRU)      
OCA LMI IV (PASS THRU)      
OCA OHA CREDIT (PASS THRU)      
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 4,119,764   3,603,816 515,948
b 277,040     277,040
c 816,083   405,674 410,409
d 260,000   174,812 85,188
e 62,243   61,961 282
216,959   235,995 -19,036
    14,581 -14,581
392,898   329,530 63,368
2,943,639   2,550,000 393,639
318,333   313,609 4,724
25,646     25,646
5,523,527   4,500,000 1,023,527
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       515,948
b       277,040
c       410,409
d       85,188
e       282
      -19,036
      -14,581
      63,368
      393,639
      4,724
      25,646
      1,023,527
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 2,766,154
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 4,578,221 80,057,115 0.057187
2016 4,840,061 76,655,624 0.06314
2015 6,140,517 86,612,575 0.070896
2014 4,177,619 88,565,391 0.04717
2013 3,644,466 83,072,418 0.043871
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.282264
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.056453
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
80,982,488
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
4,571,704
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
38,265
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
4,609,969
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
3,799,575
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
Page 4
Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 76,529
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 76,529
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 76,529
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 73,160
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 50,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 123,160
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 82
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 46,549
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet46,549 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.us-jf.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCHRISTINE MANAPAT-SIMS Telephone no.bullet (212) 481-8753

    Located atbullet145 EAST 32ND STREETNEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10016
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16Yes  
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    James W Lintott Chairman
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Akinari Horii Vice Chairman
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    George R Packard President
    40.0     		325,000 46,750 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Takeshi Ueshima Board secretary
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Richard E Dyck Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Wendy Cutler Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Satoru Murase Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Richard J Samuels Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Yuko Kawamoto Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Laurence K Fish TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Caroline B Kennedy TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Takeshi Niinami Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Akihiko Tanaka Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Yukako Uchinaga Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Maria Cristina Manapat-Sims ASST Secretary/Treasurer
    40.0     		254,707 43,300 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    TOMOYUKI WATANABE JAPAN REPRESENTATIVE
    40.0     		136,348 23,200 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    TERESA L SHAM EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
    40.0     		107,550 18,284 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    KELLY NIXON PROJECT DIRECTOR
    40.0     		123,791 21,045 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    DANIEL TANI DIRECTOR OF GRANTS
    40.0     		84,297 0 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    AYA TSUJITA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
    40.0     		78,520 15,134 0
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    OFFIT ADVISORS INVESTMENT ADVISORY 246,901
    140 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10005
    BERSON & CORRADO ACCOUNTING SERVICES 90,000
    25 WEST 43RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10036
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 US-JAPAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - A PROGRAM WHICH DEVELOPS A NETWORK AMONG GENERATIONS OF LEADERS IN EACH COUNTRY THROUGH CONFERENCES, A WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS AND FREQUENT REUNIONS. 781,896
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NONE  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    81,191,686
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    324,793
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    699,245
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    82,215,724
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    82,215,724
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,233,236
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    80,982,488
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,049,124
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    4,049,124
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    76,529
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    76,529
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,972,595
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    4,428
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,977,023
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    3,977,023
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    3,789,634
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    9,941
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    3,799,575
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    3,799,575
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 3,977,023
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2016, 2015, 2014 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014...... 0
    c From 2015...... 415,344
    d From 2016...... 1,000,746
    e From 2017...... 591,041
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,007,131
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,799,575
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 3,799,575
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 177,448 177,448
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,829,683
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,829,683
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015.... 237,896
    c Excess from 2016.... 1,000,746
    d Excess from 2017.... 591,041
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    GRANT ADMINISTRATOR - CO USJF
    145 EAST 32ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    (212) 481-8761
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION SHOULD BE LESS THAN 3 PAGES AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT INCLUDING TAX EXEMPT STATUS 2) SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PROJECT 3) PRESENT SOURCE OF FUNDS 4) AMOUNT OF PROPOSED GRANT
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    INDIVIDUALS APPLYING ON THEIR OWN BEHALF FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY, RESEARCH, TRAVEL OR PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Ashoka Japan
    1-11-2 Hiroo 407 Shibuya
    Tokyo   150-0012
    JA     		Grantee PC To support the Young Changemakers Exchange project to facilitate cross-culturalexchange and foster long-standing connections between young social innovators from Japan and the US and collaborate to catalyze positive change in theglobalizing world. 17,814
    Asia Pacific Initiative (formerly Rebuild Japan In
    1106 Ark Hills Front Tower 2-23-1
    Tokyo   107-0052
    JA     		Grantee PC To support a joint research project with CSIS titled "US Japan Economic Cooperation In Third Countries". 20,027
    The America-Japan Society Inc
    M-City Akasaka 1-chome Bldg 8F 1-
    Tokyo,Japan107-0052
    JA     		Grantee NC To support a national English language competition for Japanese high school students about American history, culture, arts, geography, science, and US-Japan relations (America Bowl). (America Bowl). 8,907
    American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memori
    23 Elwell Rd
    Jamaica,MA02130     		Grantee PC To support the audio visual costs for the screening of the documentary film "Paper Lanterns" on Saturday, May 5 at the ADBC-MS annual convention from May 2-5,2018 to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 985
    Asia-America Institute for New Music
    1368 E Wilson Ave
    Salt Lake City,UT84105     		Grantee PC To support the 2018 Mainland Japan Tour bringing together American, Japanese,and Korean composers and performers and as part of the Foundations Distinguished Service Award to Mr. Shigeaki Mori. between the United States and Japan. 4,413
    Ballard Education Foundation Ballard High School
    PO Box 272
    Huxley,IA50124     		Grantee PC To support the expansion of teaching about world history: World War II Unit, at Ballard High School and as part of the 2018 Elgin Heinz Award. 5,000
    Boston Higashi School
    800 N Main St
    Randolph,MA02368     		Grantee PC To support the internship program for two vocational high school students from Musashino Higashi Gakuen to come to Boston Higashi School. 10,000
    Center for Independent Documentary
    1300 Soldier Field Rd 4
    Boston,MA02135     		Grantee PC To support the continued development of a documentary film on the history and role of baseball in US-Japan relations titled "Diamond Diplomacy". 37,065
    Coastal Enterprises
    30 Federal Wy
    Brunswick,ME04011     		Grantee PC To support the continued development of a tech transfer exchange between the scallop aqua culture industry in Aomori, Japan, and Maine. 19,360
    Concordia Language Villages of Concordia College
    901 8th Street S
    Moorhead,MN56562     		Grantee PC To support scholarships for students to study Japanese at Concordia Language Villages and to improve the Japanese Language Camp. 30,000
    Cornell University Yamatai Taiko Group
    341 Pine Tree Rd East Hill Plaza
    Ithaca,NY14850     		Grantee PC To support Yamatai Taiko Group to join the 2019 East Coast Taiko Conference and participate in their educational programs. 10,000
    Council on Foreign Relations NY
    58 E 68th St
    New York,NY10065     		Grantee PC To support the first year of a project that aims to inform the public on the history of the Japanese Constitution and explore the growing interest in considering amendment. 64,678
    Creative Connections
    303 West Ave
    Norwalk,CT06850     		Grantee PC To support an arts-based cultural education project for students in Japan and the United States. 44,700
    Ed W Clark High School
    4291 Pennwood Ave
    Las Vegas,NV89102     		Grantee PC To support six students to participate in the 2019 National Japan Bowl on April 13, 2019 in Washington DC, and as part of the 2018 Elgin Heinz Award. 5,000
    Friends of the Randolph Shizukuishi Exchange Proje
    15 Forest St
    Randolph,VT05060     		Grantee PC To support a student exchange program between Randolph Union Middle School, Vermont, and Shizikuishi Middle School, Japan. 40,000
    Globalize DC
    3601 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 500
    Washington,DC20008     		Grantee PC To support Japanese language and Japan-related programs for students in Washington, DC public schools. 50,000
    Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
    1 Park St
    Middleburry,VT05753     		Grantee PC To support a collaboration between Mr. Douglas Brook and the last active boat builder in Japan that will help with the production of a book on traditional Japanese boat building. 10,000
    Japan-America Society of Washington DC
    1819 L St NW - B2
    Washington,DC20036     		Grantee PC To support a national Japanese language and culture competition for high school students. 35,000
    Kizuna Across Cultures
    718 7th St NW 2nd Flr
    Washington,DC20001     		Grantee PC To support the Global Classmates program for high school students in the US and Japan, which builds friendships, enhances language skills, and deepens cultural knowledge through dynamic online interaction. 59,950
    LaGuardia High School Parents Association Inc
    100 Amsterdam Ave
    New York,NY10023     		Grantee PC To support the reinstatement of AP Japanese class for the school year September-June 2018-19 which was discontinued for lack of funding. 5,000
    Michigan State University
    426 Auditorium Rd Rm 2
    East Lansing,MI48824     		Grantee PC To support the 2018 Michigan-Japan Nuclear Science High School Exchange Program for Japanese and American teachers and students. students. 114,634
    Midori Foundation
    352 7th Ave Ste 301
    New York,NY10001     		Grantee PC To support Midori and Friends' music education programs in underprivileged elementary schools in the New York City Area, including their Journey to Japan program. 50,000
    National Association of Japan-America Societies I
    1819 L St NW Ste 800
    Washington,DC20036     		Grantee PC To support the secretariat for the Manjiro Center for International Exchange-US, which helps operate the annual Manjiro US-Japan Grassroots Summit. 15,000
    New York Women in Film and Television
    6 E 39th St 12th Flr
    New York,NY10016     		Grantee PC To support a documentary film "A Vow From the Ruins" on Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow. 50,000
    Seafair Foundation
    2200 6th Ave Ste 400
    Seatle,WA98121     		Grantee PC To support the Seafair Ambassador Program that engages local high school students in a trip to Kobe, Japan to strengthen the Seattle-Kobe Sister City relationship. 20,000
    Sumter County Schools
    100 Learning Wy
    Americus,GA31709     		Grantee PC To support an educational partnership and exchange between schools in Sumter County, Georgia, and Miyoshi, Japan, that was originally started by former President Jimmy Carter. Carter. 42,250
    Table for Two USA
    PO Box 1103
    New York,NY10163     		Grantee PC To support a Japanese inspired food education program for K-12 students in the US. 67,976
    The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
    180 N Stetson Ave Ste 1400
    Chicago,IL60601     		Grantee PC To support an in-depth examination of US perceptions of Japan and the US Japan alliance as part of the Council's 2018 Chicago Council Survey. 50,000
    US-Japan Council
    1819 L St Ste 800
    Washington,DC20036     		Grantee PC To support the councils program: Japan Flood Friendship Fund (JFFF) fundraising for flood affected region. 3,000
    US-Japan Technical Connections
    2233 Oxbow Rd
    South Royalton,VT05068     		Grantee PC To support a technical education program in Fukuoka, Japan for high school students from Vermont. 27,530
    Total .................................bullet 3a 918,289
    bApproved for future payment
    Global Fund For Education Assistance
    c/o ETIC 4F 1-5-7 Jinnan Shibuya
    Tokyo   150-0041
    JA     		Grantee PC To support the 2019 Jiro Murase Scholarship Program, which brings Japanese students to the United States to learn about legal and political affairs. 55,000
    Working Mothers Association of Japan
    Win Aoyama 1214 2-2-15 Minami Aoya
    Tokyo   107-0062
    JA     		Grantee PC To support a program for junior high school students from single-parent households with an interest in the STEM field. 55,246
    Independent filmaker project
    30 John Street
    Brooklyn,NY11201     		  PC To support a documentary film about national food education program in Japan titled "Nourishing Japan". 30,361
    Total .................................bullet 3b 140,607
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 62,935  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,708,713  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		525990 18,075 18 2,766,154  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aPASS THRU INCOME/LOSS FROM LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS     		525990 -842,155 18 154,353  
    bFOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS 525990     -3,775  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -824,080 4,688,380  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,864,300
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-3054425
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
    Name of organization
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    13-3054425
    Part I
    Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    TANAKA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION  
    711 Fifth Avenue 16th Floor
     
    New York, NY10022

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    MITSUBISHI  
    655 3RD AVE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10017

    		$ 17,937


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    13-3054425
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    13-3054425
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 90,000 45,000   45,000
    AUDIT AND TAX RETURN        
    PREPARATION FEES 40,000 16,000   24,000

    Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

    TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    APARTMENT   790,725 593,043 SL 40 19,768      
    APARTMENT IMPROVEM   241,370 184,976 SL 27 7,303      
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVE   249,581 232,050 SL 15 1,704      
    EQUIPMENT   190,537 156,904 SL 7 14,666      
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR   252,347 242,495 SL 7 1,985      

    Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

    TY 2018 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    ashoka japan
          		1-11-2 Hiroo 407 Shibuya
    tokyo   150-0012
    JA     		2018-12-31 17,814 To support the Young Changemakers Exchange project Communication Technology Education teacher. 17,814 NO ANNUALLY 2018-12-31 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
    The America-Japan Society Inc
          		M-City Akasaka 1-chome Bldg
    TOKYO,MINATO-KU107-0052
    JA     		2018-12-31   support national english language competition for Japanese high school students. 8,907 NO ANNUALLY 2018-12-31 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
    GLOBAL FUND FOR EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
          		1-5-7 JINNAN SHIBYA-KU
    TOKYO,SHIBUYA150-0041
    JA     		2018-12-31   support the 2019 jiro murase scholarship program. 0 NO ANNUALLY 2018-12-31 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
    working mothers association of japan
          		Win Aoyama 1214 2-2-15 Minami Aoya
    tokyo   107-0062
    JA     		2018-12-31 55,246 support program for high school students from single- parent households with interest in STEM field 0 NO ANNUALLY 2018-12-31 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
    asia pacific initiative
          		11F ARK HILLS FRONT TOWER
    Tokyo,MINATO-KU107-0052
    JA     		2018-12-31 20,027 SUPPORT JOINT RESEARCH WITH CSIS TO EXPLORE STENGTHENING OF U.S-JAPAN ECONOMICS 20,027 NO ANNUALLY 2018-12-31 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS.

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADIENT PLC 23,358 23,358
    AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORP 72,398 72,398
    AERCAP HOLDINGS NV 125,453 125,453
    AETNA    
    AFFILIATED MANAGERS 62,946 62,946
    AFLAC INC 112,032 112,032
    ALPHABET INC CL A    
    ALPHABET INC CL C 215,407 215,407
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP    
    AMERICAN WOODMARK CORP 98,052 98,052
    AMERIPRISE FINL 75,877 75,877
    AMERN TOWER CORP 307,363 307,363
    AMETEK INC 29,991 29,991
    ANTHEM INC 216,407 216,407
    AON PLC 215,569 215,569
    ARRIS GROUP INC    
    ARROW ELECTRONICS 92,324 92,324
    ASHTEAD GROUP PLC 87,254 87,254
    ASSURANT INC 108,938 108,938
    AVIS BUDGET GROUP 47,792 47,792
    BROADCOM INC 353,195 353,195
    BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT 150,946 150,946
    CARMAX INC 187,625 187,625
    CELANESE CORP 127,937 127,937
    CHARLES SCHWAB CORP 154,616 154,616
    COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO 47,597 47,597
    CORNING INC    
    CROWN HOLDINGS INC 91,953 91,953
    DRIVE SHACK INC    
    ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP 92,097 92,097
    EOG RESOURCES INC 81,018 81,018
    FACEBOOK INC 41,556 41,556
    FLEX LTD    
    FLEXTRONICS INTL LTD F 46,413 46,413
    GAMING AND LEISURE PROPERTIES    
    GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER 71,313 71,313
    HCA HEALTHCARE INC 181,448 181,448
    HENRY SCHEIN INC    
    HERTZ RENTAL CAR HOLDING 14,128 14,128
    HEXCEL CORP 111,526 111,526
    JOHNSON CONTROLS INTER F 52,836 52,836
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CO 100,414 100,414
    LITERTY INTERACTIVE CORP Q-A    
    MARKEL CORP 238,752 238,752
    MARLIN BUSINESS SERVICES 98,699 98,699
    METRO BANK PLC 28,386 28,386
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY 100,544 100,544
    MICROSEMI CORP    
    MISTRAS GROUP INC    
    NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC 31,483 31,483
    NCR CORP 64,001 64,001
    NCR CORPORATION    
    NVR INC 53,614 53,614
    O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE 277,186 277,186
    OWENS ILLINOIS INC 45,824 45,824
    QURATE RETAIL INC 57,818 57,818
    SCHWAB CORP    
    SRIVE SHACK INC 64,080 64,080
    SUNCOR ENERGY INC 66,541 66,541
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD    
    TECH DATA CORP 94,981 94,981
    TENNECO INC 44,564 44,564
    TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX 137,750 137,750
    WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 38,375 38,375
    WESTERN UNION CO 82,638 82,638
    WHIRLPOOL CORP 54,610 54,610
    WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PF 104,631 104,631

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALPHAGEN EUROPEAN BEST IDEAS F FMV 2,777,165 2,777,165
    ANCHRGE CAP PRTNRS OFFSHRE LTD FMV 2,448,247 2,448,247
    ARIEL INTERNATIONAL FMV 2,272,931 2,272,931
    ANGEL OAK MULTI-STRAT FMV 5,598,368 5,598,368
    CROSSHARDBOR INSTITUTIONAL PAR FMV 1,784,579 1,784,579
    DOUBLELINE FMV 1,786,203 1,786,203
    EATON VANCE MUTUAL FUND FMV 4,106,842 4,106,842
    FARALON CAP MGT PRTNRS LP FMV 160,233 160,233
    EDGEWOOD GROWTH FUND FMV 3,871,777 3,871,777
    HEALTHCARE ROYALTY FMV 1,216,675 1,216,675
    ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND FMV 3,811,317 3,811,317
    JP MRGN EURO POOL CORP FIN INV FMV 39,935 39,935
    VANGUARD SML CAP INDX-ADM FMV 2,911,610 2,911,610
    JP MRGN US POOLED CORP FIN INV FMV 341,609 341,609
    KKR ENERGY INCOME & GROWTH FND FMV 1,964,681 1,964,681
    MATHEWS ASIA DIV INSTL FMV 3,780,570 3,780,570
    MIG OFFSHORE FUND LTD FMV 0 0
    OCA BREDS III FMV 1,156,962 1,156,962
    OCA CAPITAL SOLUTIONS OVERSEAS FMV 635,223 635,223
    OCA LCP VIII - 1163 FMV 1,541,010 1,541,010
    OCA OHA CREDIT - 1162 FMV 0 0
    OCA PATRIA - 1144 FMV 678,701 678,701
    OCA SILVERLAKE FMV 360,615 360,615
    OCA LMI IV SEG FMV 49,638 49,638
    VANGUARD ULTRA SHORT FMV 6,395,139 6,395,139
    SACHERN HEAD OFFSHORE FMV 2,591,527 2,591,527
    VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND FMV 11,421,605 11,421,605
    VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MKTS FMV 4,772,378 4,772,378

    TY 2018 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    APARTMENT 790,725 612,811 177,914  
    APARTMENT IMPROVEM 241,370 192,279 49,091  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVE 249,581 233,754 15,827  
    EQUIPMENT 200,478 171,570 28,908  
    FURNITURE & FIXTUR 252,347 244,480 7,867  


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    SECURITY DEPOSITS 35,508 35,508 35,508
    INTEREST RECEIVABLE 3,145 2,151 2,151
    DUE FROM BROKER 269,519 1,128,970 1,128,970


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GENERAL OFFICE AND MISC. 153,427 3,960   149,467
    PROGRAM PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT 15,840     15,840
    TELEPHONE AND FACSIMILE 10,168 508   9,660
    DUES 5,737     5,737
    POSTAGE AND MESSENGER 2,845 142   2,703
    US-JAPAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 781,896     781,896


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NET PARTNERSHP PASS-THRU Income - other -687,802 154,353  
    Foreign currency exchange loss -3,775 -3,775  


    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON INVESTMENTS 0
    NET OF CHANGE IN DEFERRED EXCISE TAX -6,936,174


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED EXCISE TAXES PAYABLE 146,015 153,455


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND        
    MANAGEMENT FEES 577,316 577,316    


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    UNITED STATES-JAPAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-3054425
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 76,529