More Assurance for Donations and Support to NPOs: Two New Organizations Acquire "Good Giving Mark"

The Japan Center for NPO Evaluation (JCNE; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Daigo Sato), a public interest incorporated foundation that provides the third-party certification system "Good Giving Mark" for non-profit organizations (NPOs) with the aim of creating an environment where companies and individuals can donate and support with peace of mind, announced two newly certified organizations on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This brings the total number of Good Giving Mark certified organizations to 31.

Newly Certified Organizations with the Good Giving Mark (2 organizations) ■ General Incorporated Association Anchor (Kumamoto Prefecture) ■ General Incorporated Association PTNA (Tokyo)

Click here for the database of certified organizations: https://goodgiving.jcne.or.jp/accreditted-organizations/

More Assurance for Donations with a Certification Mark Issued by a Third-Party Organization The "Good Giving Mark" is a visible mark that instantly shows the reliability of an NPO. The Good Giving Mark is awarded to NPOs that have demonstrated a certain level of reliability and transparency, based on JCNE's third-party evaluation system. This includes verification of the organization's existence, governance, compliance, fund management, and information disclosure, meeting all evaluation criteria, as an organization receiving donations and support.

This mark allows for immediate confirmation of whether an organization has a system in place to properly manage and operate funds donated by companies and individuals. Certified organizations with the Good Giving Mark serve as a reliable indicator for individuals wishing to donate and companies/citizens considering support, helping them choose organizations with confidence.

Introduction of Good Giving Mark Certified Organizations

General Incorporated Association Anchor (Kumamoto Prefecture) Activity Areas Health, medical care, welfare, community development, disaster relief, liaison, advice, and assistance Activity Overview Our mission is to realize a society where everyone can live with peace of mind. To achieve this, we provide accompanying support in four core areas: intermediary support in disaster relief, project implementation through collaboration with local activity groups and startups, organizational management, public relations and fundraising, and social impact assessment. We support organizational growth and social contribution, addressing challenges with a practical approach. Message from the Certified Organization We are honored to have acquired the Good Giving Mark certification. We conduct intermediary support activities through building collaborative and cooperative systems from peacetime. Therefore, we will continue to strive to remain a trustworthy organization for donors, collaborators, and partners, including promoting the widespread adoption of this system. Official Website https://anchor-kyushu.studio.site/

General Incorporated Association PTNA (Tokyo) Activity Areas Social education, academia, culture, arts, sports, healthy development of children, vocational skills and employment opportunities, liaison, advice, and assistance Activity Overview General Incorporated Association PTNA (Piano Teachers' National Association of Japan) is a non-profit organization with 18,000 members nationwide, connecting people and society through piano education. Through various stage opportunities including competitions, training for instructors, and music databases, we aim to improve the quality of music education and expand learning opportunities, forming an educational and cultural platform that connects instructors, learners, and local communities nationwide. Message from the Certified Organization We are deeply honored to have received the Good Giving Mark certification from the Japan Center for NPO Evaluation. Encouraged by this certification, we will further expand our activities that connect people, regions, and culture through piano education, while valuing transparency and accountability. We will continue to contribute to the development of music culture as a socially trusted non-profit organization. Official Website https://www.piano.or.jp/

Expanding Collaboration with Corporations and Support Organizations such as Japan Post and Rohto Pharmaceutical ~28 companies/organizations utilize the system in grant program evaluations and NPO support services, 69 companies/organizations endorse the system~ The "Good Giving Mark System," launched in April 2025, is steadily expanding with the endorsement of many corporations and grant-making organizations. Among these, initiatives are growing where the Good Giving Mark system is actively utilized, such as checking for Good Giving Mark certification in grant program evaluations and NPO support services, and providing preferential treatment to certified organizations.

As of April 1, 2026, there are 28 collaborating companies/organizations and 69 endorsing companies/organizations that resonate with the system's purpose and are working together to create a trustworthy donation and support environment. We are moving forward with these organizations to improve the system and realize a better society.

Click here for the collaborating and endorsing organizations supporting the Good Giving Mark system: https://goodgiving.jcne.or.jp/about/#supporters

≪Collaborating Organizations (28 companies/organizations)≫ Grants 【Evaluation Points Added】 Good Giving Mark certification is given preferential treatment as an additional point in grant evaluations. Seibu Shinkin Bank Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Wellbeing Foundation General Incorporated Association Anchor

【Evaluation Reference】 Good Giving Mark certification is utilized as reference information in grant evaluations. Japan Post Co., Ltd. Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Mitsubishi Foundation Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Yamato Welfare Foundation NPO Mobile Communication Fund Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kirin Welfare Foundation Social Bank Community NPO Hachioji Citizen Activity Council Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Furusato Shimane Teiju Foundation Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Philanthropic Foundation General Incorporated Association Giving Forward Transcosmos Inc. Philanthropy Advisors Inc. Independent Administrative Agency Welfare and Medical Service Agency NPO Resource Center General Incorporated Association Anchor

【Adoption Conditions】 Good Giving Mark certification is required or recommended for grant recipients. Public Interest Incorporated Foundation The Nippon Foundation Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Furusato Shimane Teiju Foundation

NPO Support Services 【Preferential Treatment】 Good Giving certified organizations receive preferential treatment such as discounts on NPO support service fees. ConGrant (ConGrant Inc.) Otakaraya Aid (TM Communication Service Inc.) Kifufu, nuweb (Ritaworks Inc.)

【Mark Display】 The Good Giving Mark is displayed on NPO introduction web pages and apps, such as donation sites. Yahoo! Net Donation (LINE Yahoo Corporation) For Good (Borderless Japan Inc.) OSUSO (USTUS Inc.) EMA Inc. Trinity Technology Inc.

≪Endorsing Organizations (69 companies/organizations)≫ Many organizations, including corporations and grant-making organizations, endorse the purpose of the Good Giving Mark system.