About Us
Mission and Background
The Japan Foundation Center (hereinafter JFC) was established in 1985. With contributions from private grant-making foundations and the business community, it was incorporated as a foundation in 1988 and transferred to a public interest incorporated foundation (PIIF) in 2009.
As an information exchange platform for grant-making foundations that provide grants, awards, scholarships, and other programs, JFC supports their activities and operations and serves as a bridge between them and grant seekers. It also aims to promote public understanding of the role of grant-making foundations, thereby contributing to the development and improvement of nongovernmental charitable activities.
JFC’s activities are supported by about 300 grant-making foundations which are members.
Leadership
Board of Directors
| Position | Name | Current Position / Organization |
| President & Representative Director | Hajime Watanabe | The Japan Foundation Center |
| Executive Managing Director & Representative Director | Yasuo Takagi | The Japan Foundation Center |
| Director | Takako Amemiya | President,Japan Association of Charitable Organizations |
| Director | Hiroaki Shichijo | Managing Director,The Mitsubishi Foundation |
| Director | Naoki Sugimoto | Executive Managing Director,Asahi Glass Foundation |
| Director | Junko Chano | Managing Director,The Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
| Director | Akihiro Nendai | Managing Director,Secretary General,Kirin Welfare Foundation |
| Director | Atsuko Hisano | Managing Director,The Saison Foundation |
| Director | Takatoshi Hino | Managing Director,Secretary General,The Sumitomo Foundation |
| Director | Atsuhiko Mizuno | President, Executive Managing Director&Secretary General,Nissei Foundation |
| Director | Akihiro Yamamoto | Managing Director,The Toyota Foundation |
| Director | Gen Watanabe | Vice President,Civil Society Initiative Fund |
| Auditor | Kazuhisa Arii | Executive Managing Director,Dentsu Scholarship Foundation |
| Auditor | Tomohiro Niizato | Certified Public Accountant,Tomohiro Shinzato Tax Accountant Office |
Board of Trustees
| Name | Current Position / Organization |
| Atsushi Ishida | Director,Minna-de-Tsukuru Foundation Okayama |
| Hideo Ido | Executive Managing Director,Toray Science Foundation |
| Takahiro Inoue | Managing Director,Yamato Welfare Foundation |
| Kazumichi Eda | Managing Director,Iwatani Foundation |
| Masahiro Okamoto | Professor Emeritus,Kwansei Gakuin University |
| Katsuyoshi Ozaki | Executive Managing Director,Suntory Foundation |
| Takeshi Kato | Research Center for University Studies,University of Tsukuba |
| Eriko Kameoka | President,Kashiyama Scholarship Foundation |
| Keiko Kiyota | Secretary General,The Canon Foundation |
| Hitoshi Saito | Executive Managing Director,Sompo Welfare Foundation |
| Yuto Takenouchi | Secretary General,The Inamori Foundation |
| Noriyasu Hasegawa | Secretary General,The Uehara Memorial Foundation |
| Hirohumi Hamaguchi | Attorney,Hiroshi Hamaguchi & Associates |
| Yoshitaka Hayashi | Secretary General,Ichimura Foundation For New Technology |
| Yosuke Yako | Managing Director,Japan Keirin Autorace foundation |
Activities
Delivery of Information through the “Grant Information Portal（in Japanese）”
JFC has built its database, “Grant Information Portal,” covering approximately 2,000 grant-making organizations. Its scope covers approximately 3,500 grant programs for non-designated and semi-designated applications, run by around 2,000 grant-making organizations.
https://jyosei-navi.jfc.or.jp/
Hosting training seminars, symposiums and fora
To further the development of more effective grant-making activities by foundations, JFC organizes seminars and training programs for foundation personnel. The Center also holds annual forum for member organizations and relevant stakeholders to exchange of opinion and information and to enhance social awareness and understanding of the significant role and functions by grant-making activities.
Publication
JFC publishes the following reference works regularly (in Japanese):
a. JFC News: Quarterly newsletter aimed at promoting social awareness of grant-making foundations and encouraging grant-making activities;
b. The Japan Foundation Center Report, “The State of Japan’s Grant-Making Foundations”: This publication is an update of the long-standing “Directory of Grant-Making Foundations.” It contains insightful discussions and up-to-date information on the current expectations of private grant-making foundations, their trends, activities, and a list of private grant-making foundations.
Coordinating communication and cooperation between stakeholders
JFC facilitates communication and cooperation including joint research and/or grant programs by foundations and other stakeholders, including governments, corporate sectors, NPOs/NGOs and other organizations.
International exchange and cooperation
JFC enhances international exchange and collaboration with foundations and other organizations abroad by exchanging information, attending international conferences and other collaboration programs.
Status：
The JFC is a tax exempt and tax deductible foundation equivalent to a Charity in England and Wales and a IRC 501(c )3 organization in the Unites States of America.
International Alliance
Currently, JFC is partnering with the following overseas organizations.
Alliance Magazine https://www.alliancemagazine.org/
Fundraising
JFC is actively seeking donations to roll out its diverse range of activities. The donated funds will be made maximum use for charitable initiatives etc. Please note that donations for JFC are eligible for tax benefits, including tax deductions, for both corporations and individuals.
Also, JFC shall carry out proper due diligence procedures in receiving donation and accept fund exclusively via regulated financial channels.
For further inquiry, please contact: office@jfc.or.jp
Contact
The Japan Foundation Center
4th floor Believe Shinjuku Bldg,
1-26-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo, 160-0022 Japan
Tel.+81—3-3350-1857
Fax. +81—3-3350-1858
office@jfc.or.jp