Jita Kyoei Foundation

Jita Kyoei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021 to fund judo training and competition for talented young athletes who might otherwise lack the resources to compete. It runs two programs: the Kuzushi Scholarship, which covers full dojo tuition, gear, memberships, and travel for athletes aged 7–17, and the San Jose Competitive Team, a funded roster of top junior judoka receiving coaching, sports science support, and tournament travel. The foundation reports it has granted $182k since 2021, currently supports 24 scholarship athletes and 11 competitive team members, and directs 94 cents of every dollar to athlete-facing costs, with annual audits and public Form 990 filings.