Articles & Bylaws
Official Documents
The corporation's governing documents consist of two parts: the Articles of Incorporation, filed with the State, and the Bylaws, which govern its internal operations. The Bylaws supplement the Articles of Incorporation, and if the two conflict, the Articles of Incorporation prevail (Bylaws, Article 92).
Key Provisions of the Articles of Incorporation
Purpose Statement
This corporation is a religious corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law exclusively for religious purposes.
Plain-language versionThis corporation is a religious corporation and is not organized for the private benefit of any individual. It is organized under the Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law solely for religious purposes.
| No private benefit | The corporation's property is irrevocably dedicated to its purposes, and no net income or assets may ever benefit any director, officer, or other private person. |
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| Limits on political activity | No substantial part of the corporation's activities may consist of propaganda or attempts to influence legislation. The corporation does not take part in campaigns on behalf of candidates for public office. |
| Assets upon dissolution | Any assets remaining after debts are paid will be transferred to another nonprofit organization operated for charitable, educational, or religious purposes. |
Bylaws
First edition, adopted March 2026. 13 chapters, 93 articles. The authoritative text is in English; the Japanese version is a translation for reference (Article 91).
Read the full text of the Bylaws (93 articles)
| Chapter 1: Name and Principal Office | Corporate name, offices, electronic contact points, corporate seal, fiscal year |
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| Chapter 2: Purposes and Limitations | Religious, charitable, and educational purposes; scope of religious and charitable activities; prohibition on distribution of earnings; limits on political activity |
| Chapter 3: Members | No statutory members; the role of supporters, sponsors, and volunteers |
| Chapter 4: Board of Directors | Powers, qualifications, number (one or more), and term (two years) of the Board |
| Chapter 5: Meetings of the Board | Annual meeting, quorum, action by written consent, remote participation, minutes |
| Chapter 6: Officers | Duties of the President, Secretary, and Treasurer (offices may be held concurrently) |
| Chapter 7: Intellectual Property | Works created for the corporation belong to the corporation |
| Chapter 8: Finances | Budget, accounts, control of expenditures, acceptance of donations |
| Chapter 9: Records and Reports | Keeping and inspection of records; periodic filings with the State |
| Chapter 10: Indemnification | Scope and conditions of indemnification; insurance |
| Chapter 11: Conflicts of Interest | Duty of disclosure and procedures for handling conflicts |
| Chapter 12: Dissolution | Resolution to dissolve and treatment of remaining assets |
| Chapter 13: General Provisions | Amendment procedures, governing law, language, consistency with the Articles of Incorporation |
Anyone can view the Articles of Incorporation through the California Secretary of State's online portal (bizfile Online) by searching for the corporation's name or its entity number, B20250340839.
