irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $117KSenior Program: In the fiscal year 2025, 455 senior members registered to the Senior Program. The program includes the following services: Case assistance, Friendly visits, Senior assurance call, Hospital escort services, Educational seminars, Social events, Distribution of free tickets to cultural events, Publication of newsletters and e-newsletters with information tailored to senior citizens. In addition, JASSI offers activities & events such as Monthly In-Person and Weekly Remote Gatherings (Tea Party) to create a safe place for seniors to promote social interaction and maintain social support network while seniors enjoy tea and conversation.
- #2 $75KCommunity Outreach Program: The Community Outreach Program aims to provide public education and to assist the public in obtaining information relative to JASSIs programs and/or activities by: Public relations via JASSIs semi-annual newsletters (JASSI REPORTS) by mail, e-newsletters, and social media (Facebook & Twitter), and community online bulletin boards; Up-to-date information on JASSIs website; and Workshops and seminars.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach Program
Offers public education and information dissemination through newsletters (JASSI REPORTS), e-newsletters, social media, website updates, and community workshops on health insurance and public benefits.
Senior Program
Provides case assistance, friendly visits, wellness assurance calls, hospital escort services, educational seminars, social events, distribution of free tickets to cultural events, and regular in-person and remote gatherings (e.g., Weekly Tea Party) for senior members.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
- Access to low-cost and charity healthcare servicesFacilitates access to low-cost prescription medications, dental care, reproductive health services through the Family Planning Benefit Program, and charity care programs at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and other hospitals affiliated with the Metropolitan Statistical Health Group (MSHG). Also connects individuals to H+H healthcare facilities that provide care regardless of insurance status.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Bilingual hotline and individual counseling servicesOffers a bilingual (Japanese/English) hotline Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm, providing crisis intervention, suicide prevention support, case management, advocacy, and individual counseling via phone and email on various life-related issues to Japanese-speaking individuals regardless of age.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance enrollment and navigation assistanceProvides year-round health insurance enrollment assistance through state-certified counselors for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, Special Needs Plans (SNP), and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans. Offers educational resources on health insurance options, enrollment processes, and effective use of coverage.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Home-delivered meals for individuals with disabilitiesProvides free home-delivered meals to individuals with disabilities through a nonprofit meal delivery service.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Information and support on Japan's health insurance systemProvides information and support regarding Japan's health insurance system, particularly for reimbursement of overseas medical treatment costs.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Regular telephone check-in service for elderly individualsProvides regular telephone check-in services for Japanese elderly aged 60 and older who live alone or have health concerns to promote safety and social connection.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Senior Program services for Japanese Americans aged 60 and olderProvides comprehensive social and support services to Japanese American seniors aged 60 and older, including case assistance, friendly visits, assurance calls, hospital escort services, educational seminars, social events, distribution of free cultural event tickets, newsletters, weekly remote and monthly in-person gatherings (Tea Party), and gift card distribution. The program served over 460 senior members annually in fiscal years 2023–2025.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Support services for caregivers of older adultsProvides case management, emotional support, respite services, daily living assistance, and support groups for caregivers of individuals aged 60 and older. This program is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Community outreach and public education programsConducts public education through seminars, workshops, printed and digital newsletters (JASSI REPORTS), social media, and online bulletin boards to inform Japanese-speaking individuals in the New York metropolitan area about immigration, citizenship, health insurance, home care, living wills, public housing, rent assistance, and government assistance programs.
- Free cancer screening reservations for uninsured womenAccepts reservations for free cancer screenings including mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, and colorectal exams for uninsured women aged 40 and older residing in New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$593K
Contributions & grants$536K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$56K
expenses
Total expenses$556K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising21%
Salaries & benefits$401K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.19M
Cash$589K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$1.16M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -21.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Hiroko Hatanaka — Board Member
- Koichi Aiba — Board Member
- Mayumi Iijima — Board Secretary
- Monica Jenson — Board Member
- Ryoko Mochizuki — Board President
- Sayaka Araki — Board Treasurer
- Sayaka Takeda — Board Member
- Takashi Amano — Board Member
- Tazuko Shibusawa — Board Member
- Yoshio Kano — Board Member
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Used as a platform for public relations and community outreach through social media posts.
- Government of New York City Government — Provides information about public benefits administered by NYC government agencies.
- Guidestar Network — Member organization recognized with a Gold Seal for transparency.
- Guidestar Network — Recognized by Guidestar with a Gold Seal for transparency.
- Jackson Heights Family Health Center Partner — Hosts cervical cancer and physical exams for Queens residents participating in JASSI’s free cancer screening initiative.
- Metropolitan Statistical Health Group Partner — Partners with MSHG-affiliated hospitals to connect individuals to medical cost reduction programs.
- New York City Department for the Aging Funder — Funds the Caregiver Support Program for services to caregivers of older adults.
- New York Hospital Queens Partner — Provides mammography services for women referred through JASSI's free cancer screening program.
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Collaborates to facilitate access to charity care programs for reduced medical costs.
- Twitter Partner — Used as a platform for public relations and community outreach through social media posts.
- フジサンケイ・コミュニケーションズ・インターナショナル（FCI） Partner — Collaborates to provide informational materials about health insurance for Japanese speakers in New York.
- 日本国総領事館 Partner — Receives referrals for complex cases from the Consulate General of Japan.
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.
- Community-Based Education and Public Awarenessmethodology: community_public_education_outreachBy delivering educational content through workshops, public writing, and multi-channel outreach, the organization increases awareness and utilization of critical services among Japanese-speaking communities, because accessible, culturally relevant information empowers individuals to claim their rights and navigate complex systems.
- Culturally and Linguistically Tailored Accessmethodology: culturally_and_linguistically_competent_accessBy providing services in Japanese and through culturally competent channels such as a bilingual hotline, the organization increases early intervention and engagement among Japanese-speaking individuals, because language and cultural alignment reduce barriers to access and build trust in service delivery.
- Integrated Benefits and Social Support Navigationmethodology: benefits_navigationBy combining information, screening, and referral services across health insurance, housing, immigration, and public benefits, the organization helps vulnerable individuals navigate complex systems, because coordinated navigation increases access to essential resources and reduces service fragmentation for low-income and disabled populations.