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The Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in close partnership with International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo. Since ICU’s founding, JICUF and ICU have shared a commitment to international education and to nurturing people who contribute to the well-being of humanity.

JICUF and ICU are separate organizations. Through JICUF, donors can provide general support for JICUF’s mission, designate a gift for a specific JICUF program, or support an approved ICU-administered program.

General Support for JICUF’s Mission

A general contribution to JICUF is an unrestricted gift that provides us with the greatest flexibility to advance our mission. Unrestricted support allows JICUF to direct resources where they are most needed and to respond to new opportunities as they arise.

Much of our work directly benefits ICU students and faculty, while some extends beyond ICU through partnerships with other universities and organizations that advance our mission.

Support a JICUF Program

You may designate your gift to support a specific JICUF program. Contributions designated for a JICUF program are restricted to that program and used by JICUF to carry out and support its activities.

Refugee Student Fund

The Refugee Student Fund expands access to higher education for students who have been displaced by conflict and persecution. JICUF works with ICU and other institutions in Japan to create educational pathways for refugee-background students and provide the support they need to pursue their studies. Our flagship program in this field is the Japan Education Pathways scholarship.
Global Citizen Fellowship

The Global Citizen Fellowship is a fully funded program that helps university students in Japan explore how they can contribute meaningfully to their communities and the wider world. Through retreats, coaching, peer learning, global exposure, and experiential projects, fellows deepen their self-awareness, broaden their understanding of others and the world, and translate their learning into action.
SDG Projects

SDG Projects provide grants to ICU students to design and lead projects that contribute to the common good. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, students put their ideas into action while developing skills in collaboration, communication, project management, and problem-solving.
Othmer Research Fellowship
Faculty Grants

Faculty Grants support ICU faculty and staff in creating student-centered experiential learning opportunities with a global dimension. Grants enable students to engage more deeply in research, field-based learning, international and cross-cultural experiences, and other educational activities that complement their academic studies.

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Support an ICU-Administered Program

You may designate your gift to ICU-administered programs approved by JICUF’s Board of Trustees. As a reflection of our longstanding and close partnership with ICU, it is JICUF’s policy to provide 100% of contributions designated for such programs to ICU, without deducting administrative or overhead costs.

Current ICU-administered programs supported by JICUF include the following (Please visit this page for more information):

ICU Peace Bell Scholarship
Pay Forward Fund
Campus Facilities

Please contact JICUF if the ICU-administered program you would like to support is not listed above.

Ways to Give

Give Online
Give by Check

Checks should be made payable to: Japan ICU Foundation

If you would like to designate your support, please indicate the designation in the memo line or in an accompanying note. If no designation is provided, your contribution will be treated as an unrestricted gift to JICUF.

Mail checks to:

Japan ICU Foundation
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1844
New York, NY 10115
Other Ways to Give
JICUF can also accept gifts through a variety of other methods, including:

Gifts of securities

Donor-advised funds

IRA charitable distributions

Wire transfers

Matching gifts

Endowed gifts

Planned and estate gifts

Please contact us if you would like to discuss one of these options.

Our Commitment to Stewardship

JICUF is committed to using our resources responsibly and transparently. As such, we post our audited financial statements on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a general contribution to JICUF support the ICU community?

Yes. Much of JICUF’s programmatic work directly benefits ICU students and faculty. General contributions help fund JICUF-administered scholarships, grants, programs, and other opportunities for the ICU community, as well as other activities that advance JICUF’s mission.
Can I make a general contribution to ICU through JICUF?

No. JICUF has a legal responsibility to retain appropriate control and discretion over the charitable contributions it receives and cannot serve simply as a conduit for unrestricted contributions to a foreign institution. JICUF may, however, accept contributions designated for specific ICU programs that JICUF has reviewed and approved as furthering JICUF’s charitable mission.

If you would like your contribution to support a specific program at ICU, please select one of the approved ICU-administered programs listed above or contact JICUF to discuss the purpose you would like to support.
What happens if I don't designate my gift?
What happens when I designate my gift for a JICUF program?
What if I would like to support an ICU-administered program that isn't listed?

Please contact us before making your gift.

JICUF can accept designated contributions only for ICU-administered programs that JICUF has reviewed and approved for support. We would be happy to discuss your interests and determine whether JICUF is able to accept a gift for the purpose you have in mind.
Can I establish an endowed fund at JICUF?

Yes. JICUF welcomes conversations with donors interested in establishing an endowed fund to provide lasting support for our mission. The minimum gift required to establish a new endowed fund is $50,000.

Because an endowed gift represents a long-term commitment by both the donor and JICUF, we work closely with each donor to develop a purpose and gift agreement that reflect the donor’s interests while supporting JICUF’s mission and providing appropriate flexibility for the future.

Please contact us if you are interested in discussing an endowed gift.
Is my gift tax-deductible in the United States?

Questions About Giving?

If you have questions about making a gift, selecting a designation, establishing an endowed fund, or supporting a particular JICUF or ICU-administered program, please contact us. We would be happy to help.

Japan ICU Foundation
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1844
New York, NY 10115
Email: information@jicuf.org