THE U.S.-JAPAN COUNCIL (USJC) CULTIVATES AND CONNECTS LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO A STRONG AND ENDURING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP. FOUNDED BY JAPANESE AMERICANS IN 2009, USJC IS NOW THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS THROUGH PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIONS. THROUGH OUR TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, INNOVATIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, AND IMPACTFUL IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, WE BRING TOGETHER LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL TO ADDRESS KEY BILATERAL ISSUES. OUR COMMUNITY OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN IS A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL NETWORK THAT FOSTERS DEEP CONNECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $216k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $206k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $511
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO Median to 75th percentile | $216k | $8k | — | $17k | $255k $270k |
Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $206k | $2k | — | $511 | $216k $229k |
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $183k | — | — | $17k | $214k $228k |
Head of Svjp Program Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $149k $158k |
Sr Dir, Donor & Member Engagement Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $140k $149k |
Svjp Chief of Staff Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $136k $145k |
Director, Program Development 25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $127k $135k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at US- JAPAN COUNCIL equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 30%
from 2023
From $365k in 2023 to $255k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 230%.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 41% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about US- JAPAN COUNCIL
What does the Chief Operating Officer of US- JAPAN COUNCIL earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of US- JAPAN COUNCIL received $254,502 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at US- JAPAN COUNCIL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at US- JAPAN COUNCIL falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at US- JAPAN COUNCIL equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are US- JAPAN COUNCIL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, US- JAPAN COUNCIL reported $18M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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