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JET ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133876498 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A192 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · jetaany.org

revenue

$14K

expenses

$2K

net assets

$64K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

Our mission is to assist returning JETs with acclimation to life and work in NYC, foster education and understanding of Japanese culture, and strengthen the ties between the NY JET Alumni and the Japanese community. The organization is involved in various events and activities throughout the year such as an annual softball tournament with Japanese companies/schools, an annual job fair, happy hours, business meetings, cultural events, seminars, outings to the Cherry Blossom Festival, and on and on. In addition to these events, we conduct outreach to those JET alumni in the surrounding NJ, PA, and CT areas.

profile · synthesized from sources

Organization supporting alumni of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme in the New York City area. Helps returning JETs adjust to life and work in NYC, promotes Japanese culture through events and programming, and strengthens ties between JET alumni and the Japanese community. Hosts cultural events, career development forums, and informational resources for alumni in the tri-state area.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Forum

Annual event offering career guidance for JET alumni, including resume workshops, industry panels with alumni professionals, and networking opportunities with recruiters and companies interested in hiring former JET participants.

JQ Magazine

Online publication highlighting Japanese cultural events in the New York area, including film, music, art, and community happenings, serving as both a cultural resource and community engagement tool.

Japan Tax and Pension Refund Assistance

Provides informational resources and guidance to help returning JET alumni claim pension refunds and file for tax refunds after completing their service in Japan.

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Conduct outreach and engagement for JET alumni in the Northeast U.S.
  
  Carries out targeted outreach to JET alumni in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to maintain community connections and participation in association activities.
Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Host career development and professional networking events for alumni
  
  Organizes an annual Career Forum and a career development event series to help JET alumni market their skills, connect with employers, and explore opportunities in Japan. Also offers career coaching sessions and facilitates coffee chats to support professional growth.
Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operate as a volunteer-led nonprofit organization
  
  Functions as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit with leadership and operational roles filled by JET alumni volunteers.
Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organize cultural and social events to promote Japanese culture and U.S.-Japan community ties
  
  Hosts monthly cultural and social events in New York City, including movie nights, craft nights (e.g., decorating folding fans), language calls, social gatherings, and special events such as watch parties for the Japan World Cup and group biking during Summer Streets. Events are held at cultural institutions like The Met and MoMA and aim to strengthen U.S.-Japan community ties.
U.S.-Japan Cultural and Educational Exchange 1 activity
- Support JET Program participants through pre-departure and re-entry programming
  
  Provides pre-departure orientations and presentations for new JET Programme participants preparing to go to Japan, and hosts welcome back receptions and re-entry events for returning alumni in New York City to support transition and community continuity.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

revenue

Total revenue$14K

Contributions & grants$14K100%

Program service revenue$510%

Investment income$00%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$2K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

balance sheet

Total assets$64K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$64K

1 years on record · 2020–2020

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 9

Amber Liang — Board member
Brenda McKinney — Board member
Christy Jones — Board member
Joe Moore — Board Treasurer
Kia Cheleen — Board member
Lee-Sean Huang — Board member
Monica Yuki — Chair, Board of Trustees
Susan McCormac — Board member
Zachary Piper — Board member

relationships · 18

Who they work with

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City Partner — Collaborates on annual programs to strengthen U.S.-Japan community ties.
Capital Region Subchapter Partner — Coordinates with the Capital Region Subchapter through a designated representative.
Facebook Network — Platform used for outreach and engagement with members and the public.
Friends of JET (FOJ) Partner — Collaborates with Friends of JET to expand participation in events and newsletter outreach.
Instagram Network — Platform used for outreach and engagement with members and the public.
JETAA International Network — JETAANY is part of a global network of JET alumni associations supported and connected by JETAA International
JETwit Network — JETwit is a resource created by JET alumnus Stephen Horowitz that provides job listings and alumni directories for JET alumni.
Japan Local Government Center (CLAIR NY) Partner — Supports the JET alumni; has an office in New York City
Japanese companies and schools Partner — Collaborates with Japanese companies and schools in organizing the annual softball tournament.
MoMA Partner — Hosts cultural events in partnership with JETAANY.
New Jersey Subchapter Partner — Engages with the New Jersey Subchapter through a regional representative.
Philadelphia Subchapter Partner — Maintains connection with the Philadelphia Subchapter via a representative.
Pittsburgh Subchapter Partner — Collaborates with the Pittsburgh Subchapter through a dedicated representative.
Ramez Kafrouni Partner — Photographer whose images are used on JETAANY.org with permission.
Summer Streets Partner — Collaborated on a group biking event as part of the Summer Streets program.
The Consulate General of Japan in New York Partner — Collaborates with JETAANY to prepare new JET Programme participants for departure to Japan.
The Met Partner — Hosts cultural events in partnership with JETAANY.
USJETAA Network — USJETAA serves JET alumni in the United States and supports 19 individual chapters across the country, including JETAANY

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.

Alumni Network for Cultural and Professional Reintegration

methodology: community_integration
By leveraging a diverse, volunteer-driven alumni network, the organization fosters reintegration and sustained engagement of returning JET participants through cultural exchange, professional networking, and community-building activities, because shared experience strengthens trust and participation.
Alumni-Led Transition Support and Skills Transfer

methodology: alumni_transition_support
By providing alumni-led education and career transition training, the organization helps former JET participants translate their experience into professional opportunities, because peer-led guidance grounded in lived experience increases relevance and uptake.
Volunteer-Driven, Alumni-Confirmed Governance

methodology: volunteer-driven governance
By structuring leadership around volunteer alumni and confirming governance roles through alumni representation, the organization ensures accountability and sustained engagement, because participatory governance increases ownership and trust in organizational mission.