irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $402KCONTRIBUTIONS, FEES
- #2 $0MERCHANDISE
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Coach and Referee Certification
Provides certification programs for coaches and referees to ensure qualified leadership and officiating in Judo events and training.
Code of Ethics Enforcement
Manages ethical standards for members through a formal process for filing complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
Event Sanctioning
Offers sanctioning services for Judo events, including insurance coverage, injury reporting, and compliance with organizational standards.
Rank Promotion Program
Administers rank examinations and promotions for Judo and Jujitsu practitioners, including documentation and approval processes for all ranks from beginner to black belt levels.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Competitive Martial Arts Development 4 activities
- Advocating for national recognition in governing bodiesSecured equal national recognition with the United States Judo Federation (USJF) through litigation against the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), establishing legal standing as a nationally recognized judo governing body.
- Hosting national judo tournaments and competitive eventsOrganizes major national tournaments including Winter Nationals (the largest judo tournament in the U.S.), Summer Nationals, AM-CAN International Challenge, and the all-women "Fight for the Cure" tournament, featuring competition across all age groups and skill levels, along with referee certification clinics and fundraising components such as directing proceeds to breast cancer research.
- Maintaining membership, club directories, and organizational infrastructureGrants individual and organizational membership to those committed to advancing amateur judo, maintains a public directory of certified black belt members with safety compliance data (SafeSport, HeadsUp, BGS), supports over 20,000 Life Members, and manages a chartered club directory (though currently no clubs are listed). Also operates a cloud-based virtual office since 2015 for administrative continuity.
- Producing educational and promotional publicationsProduces a monthly magazine featuring contributions from club leaders, coaches, and athletes to share information, promote judo, and support community engagement within the USJA network.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Funding member development through financial support programsFunds member development initiatives through the Development Fund, which was resurrected under President John Paccione to provide financial assistance to members, representing a formal grantmaking function within the organization.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Operating ethics and standards governanceAdopts and enforces a Code of Ethics for member conduct, administers a formal ethics complaint process through the Standards and Ethics Committee and National Headquarters, and maintains standing committees including Promotion & Standards and Ethics to ensure integrity in rankings and behavior.
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Youth and Community Fencing Programs 1 activity
- Providing coach, referee, and member education and certificationOffers certification programs for judo coaches and referees, conducts clinics, seminars, and training camps nationwide to improve technical and coaching skills, and provides education on competitive rules for athletes, coaches, and officials as part of a comprehensive capacity-building program.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administering judo rank promotions and examinationsConducts rank examinations for junior and senior kyū ranks up to shodan, administers black belt promotions for 1st to 10th Dan ranks in judo, including technical evaluations on specific kata and waza, and implements standardized requirements such as time-in-grade, membership status, and multi-tiered fees. The process includes online exams (e.g., nage-no-kata for 3rd Kyu) and comprehensive reviews by the Promotion Board and Board of Directors for 9th and 10th Dan ranks based on national/international impact and service legacy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$440K
Contributions & grants$367K83%
Program service revenue$73K17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$397K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash$58K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DAVID BROGAN — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE CHITTEN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN SCHNEIDER — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN STONE — SECRETARY
- PAUL BOVA — TREASURER
- STEVEN MATIAS — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adobe Partner — Provides PDF reader software used to access forms.
- Amateur Athletic Union Partner — Collaborated with the AAU in early governance of judo; later engaged in legal action to secure equal recognition
- American Judo Alliance Network — Proud member organization within the American Judo Alliance.
- Feedback@usja-judo.org Partner — Point of contact for inquiries related to the Growing Judo magazine.
- GJ@usja-judo.org Partner — Email contact for the editor of the Growing Judo magazine.
- Kodokan Judo Institute Partner — Facilitated direct training programs for Air Force personnel and hosted reciprocal visits by Kodokan teams to U.S. bases
- Standards and Ethics Committee Network — Committee responsible for investigating ethics complaints and making recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- USJA Board of Directors Coalition — Primary governing body responsible for organizational decisions and meeting oversight.
- USJA Board of Directors Network — Governing body that votes on final dispositions of ethics cases based on recommendations from the Standards and Ethics Committee.
- USJA Board of Directors Partner — Provides additional approval for promotions to 8th Dan and above.
- USJA National Headquarters Government — Administrative center responsible for handling ethics complaints and enforcing the Code of Ethics.
- USJA Promotion Board Partner — Reviews and approves promotions for 4th and 5th Dan ranks through a sub-committee, and participates in decisions for higher ranks.
- USJF Partner — Partner organization displayed alongside USJA logo, indicating collaborative affiliation.
- United States Judo Federation Partner — Formerly the JBBF; maintained close alignment with USJF during early development and shared recognition as national judo bodies
- United States Judo Federation Partner — Jointly operates Grassroots Judo™ programs and tournaments with the USJF.
- United States Olympic Committee Government — Relocated headquarters to Colorado Springs to align with USOC and participate in national Olympic sport structures
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Holistic Development Through Mastery and Servicemethodology: mastery-and-service advancementBy advancing practitioners through exams grounded in technical mastery and later evaluating promotions (4th Dan and above) on service to the judo community, the organization fosters personal growth, organizational development, and long-term sustainability because contribution reinforces commitment and leadership.
- Inclusive Unification of Judo Practicesmethodology: inclusive-unification-of-stylesBy promoting peaceful coexistence among diverse jujitsu styles under shared foundational principles, the organization strengthens the judo community and expands participation because unity across traditions increases accessibility and cultural cohesion.
- Member-Driven Governance with Ethical Oversightmethodology: ethics-centered_governanceBy electing leadership through senior members and enforcing a Code of Ethics, the organization promotes democratic, integrity-based governance that aligns decision-making with member values and ethical conduct, fostering trust and accountability.