named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Faculty Grants
Funds faculty-led educational initiatives at ICU, such as student fieldwork projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and public interest technologies.
Global Citizen Fellowship
Supports undergraduate students in exploring their values and ways to contribute to the common good through experiential learning and leadership development.
Japan-Ukraine Education Pathways
Supports displaced Ukrainian students through two programs: University Pathways, which enables enrollment at ICU as auditors, and Language School Pathways, which funds two-year Japanese language programs.
Othmer Research Fellowship
Offers fully funded summer research fellowships to ICU students, including a stipend and travel subsidies for independent research projects that contribute to societal betterment.
Refugee Education Japan
Initiative to expand access to language training and higher education opportunities for refugee students in Japan, including those from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.
SDG Projects
Provides funding and support for ICU student-led initiatives that advance one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through community engagement, sustainability efforts, social innovation, and public awareness campaigns.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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U.S.-Japan Cultural and Educational Exchange 2 activities
- Direct support for displaced Ukrainian students’ education in JapanOffers comprehensive support for displaced Ukrainian students to access higher education in Japan, including airfare, on-campus housing, tuition, visa/residence permit assistance, living expenses, and connections to housing and part-time jobs through two dedicated programs.
- Expanding refugee access to higher education in JapanOperates Refugee Education Japan, an initiative that expands access to language training and higher education opportunities for refugee students in Japan, including through partnerships and pathway programs.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Administering student fellowship programsLaunches and funds student fellowships including the Global Citizen Fellowship and the Othmer Research Fellowship, with stipends and travel subsidies to support independent research during summer breaks, including up to ¥50,000 for domestic travel or ¥500,000 for international travel and a ¥8,000 per diem during travel.
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding faculty-supported student fieldwork and researchFinances grants for faculty that enable student-led fieldwork and research, such as a project in India focused on Public Interest Technologies addressing social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and ethical governance.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding innovative educational programs at Japanese higher education institutionsProvides financial support for innovative educational initiatives at International Christian University and other higher education institutions in Japan, including programs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Funding language and education access for refugee studentsProvides grants to support refugee education initiatives, including funding for Pathways Japan’s Japanese Language School Program serving Afghan, Syrian, and Ukrainian refugees.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Producing annual organizational impact reportsPrepares and publishes an annual report each September summarizing the prior fiscal year’s activities and outcomes, including highlights such as the launch of new fellowship programs, under the title of the Impact Report.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Supporting global citizenship development among ICU students and facultyOffers programs for ICU students and faculty to nurture global citizens committed to the well-being of humanity, including curriculum development and capacity-building initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding student-led SDG projectsAwards grants to undergraduate students at ICU for student-led projects designed around the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with application cycles each spring and fall; supported projects include fieldwork such as installing water purification systems in Cameroon and environmental hygiene education in orphanages.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.94M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.94M100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.97M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.72M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$45.20M
Cash$3.15M
Investments$41.67M
Liabilities$159K
Net assets$45.04M
Liquid reserves273.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -59.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HASTINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $244K |
| AKI TAKADA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $136K |
board members · 11
- DANNY HA — TREASURER
- DAVID P JANES — CHAIR
- FUSAE NARA — BOARD MEMBER
- GAVIN HAMILTON WHITELAW — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHERINE TEGTMEYER PAK — BOARD MEMBER
- KENJI KUSHIDA — BOARD MEMBER
- KURT TONG — BOARD MEMBER
- MACHI DILWORTH — SECRETARY
- MASAKO SHINN — BOARD MEMBER
- MITSUHIRO KANEDA — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN SCHMIDT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Global Citizen Fellowship Partner — Supports undergraduate students exploring values and contributions to the common good through the Global Citizen Fellowship.
- ICU Network — Collaborates with ICU to publish and distribute The ICU magazine.
- ICU Partner — Collaborates with ICU to deliver programs for students.
- ICU Partner — Collaborates with ICU to nurture global citizens.
- ICU Partner — Collaborates with ICU to support student-led projects and may involve coordination for use of campus facilities.
- International Christian University Partner — Closest institutional partner; JICUF established ICU and continues to support its mission.
- International Christian University Partner — Hosts displaced Ukrainian students as auditors through the University Pathways Program.
- International Christian University Partner — Primary institutional partner in nurturing global citizens
- International Christian University Partner — Provides research fellowship opportunities to ICU students through the Othmer Research Fellowship program.
- International Christian University Partner — Steadfast partner institution in Japan supported by JICUF since 1949.
- International Christian University (ICU) Partner — Maintains a close partnership with ICU to advance higher education and global citizenship.
- International Christian University (ICU) Partner — Primary institution supported by JICUF Endowment, Inc., with ongoing financial and organizational alignment.
- Japan ICU Foundation, Inc. Network — Sister organization established alongside JICUF Endowment, Inc. in the 2000 reorganization, with complementary operational roles.
- New Classic Design Partner — Webdesign services provided for JICUF ENDOWMENT INC
- Othmer Research Fellowship Partner — Provides funding for student research through the Othmer Research Fellowship.
- Pathways Japan Partner — Collaborates with JICUF on the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways program and receives funding for its Japanese Language School Program.
- Pathways Japan Partner — Collaborates with JICUF to support education pathways for displaced Ukrainian students in Japan.
- Professor Donald Othmer and Mildred Topp Othmer Funder — Benefactors whose bequest provided transformative financial resources to the Foundation in 1999.
- Refugee Education Japan Partner — Partner organization supported through JICUF-funded educational initiatives.
- Refugee Education Japan Partner — Supports Refugee Education Japan in expanding access to higher education for refugees.
- SDGs Projects Partner — Funds student-led initiatives through the SDGs Projects grant program.
strategies · 2
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.
- Global Citizenship Education through Student-Led Actionmethodology: student-led_action_for_global_citizenshipBy supporting student-led initiatives and original research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, JICUF fosters global citizenship because experiential engagement empowers students to contribute meaningfully to societal challenges and human well-being.
- Partnership-Based Global Citizen Nurturingmethodology: global-citizen-nurturingBy partnering with International Christian University and other educational institutions, JICUF nurtures global citizens who contribute to human well-being because institutional collaboration amplifies educational reach and deepens cross-cultural engagement.