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INTERNATIONAL JEET KUNE DO FEDERATION
ARDSLEY, NY · EIN 851281227 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE N60 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · ijkdf.org
revenue
$7K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$-19K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS THROUGH COMPETITION AND GLOBAL EVENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Jeet Kune Do Federation promotes Jeet Kune Do as a competitive sport by establishing universal tournament standards and organizing international championships. Headquartered in Ardsley, NY, with an additional office in Ottawa, Canada, the organization aims to elevate Jeet Kune Do to Olympic-level recognition. It serves martial arts athletes globally through membership programs, instructor and referee certification, rank conferment, and global events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Instructor and Referee Certification
Trains and certifies Jeet Kune Do instructors and referees to ensure consistent standards across regions
International Championships
Hosts open international-level Jeet Kune Do championships around the world to promote competitive sport and standardization
Rank Conferment
Confers official rank within the Jeet Kune Do system to practitioners who meet established criteria
Seminars and Training Events
Organizes educational seminars and training events globally to expand the reach and quality of Jeet Kune Do instruction
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Competitive Martial Arts Development 3 activities
    • Confers rank and certifies instructors and referees in Jeet Kune Do
      Provides formal recognition and credentials to practitioners, instructors, and referees to maintain quality and authenticity within the global Jeet Kune Do community.
    • Establishes universal tournament standards for Jeet Kune Do
      Develops and implements standardized rules and criteria for Jeet Kune Do competitions to ensure consistency and fairness across international events.
    • Organizes and promotes international Jeet Kune Do championships and competitions
      Hosts international-level championships and promotes global events in Jeet Kune Do, establishing the sport's presence through organized competition.
  • Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
    • Hosts seminars and manages memberships to promote Jeet Kune Do globally
      Conducts educational and promotional seminars and offers membership programs to support the development and international reach of Jeet Kune Do.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-19K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -48.8%
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Grandmaster Thomas Keplar Government — Chairman and connection to original Jeet Kune Do
  • World Jeet Kune Do Federation Network — Shares branding and organizational affiliation as indicated by website logo and domain connection.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Global Sport Standardization for Olympic Recognition
    methodology: standardization_for_global_recognition
    By establishing universal tournament standards, the organization promotes Jeet Kune Do as a legitimate, globally recognized sport, increasing its chances of Olympic inclusion and broader institutional adoption because standardized rules enable comparability, fairness, and scalability across international competitions.
  • Sports for Development and International Engagement
    methodology: sports-for-development
    By leveraging international sports competition and global events, the organization fosters amateur athletic development and strengthens cross-border cultural and social ties because structured athletic engagement builds mutual respect, discipline, and global community cohesion.