The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation

Established in 1983, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting understanding and cooperation between the United States and Asia. The foundation was created to continue the lifelong work of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader and Ambassador to Japan, Mike Mansfield, and his wife, Maureen. It operates as a non-grant-making entity, receiving support from individuals, corporations, and philanthropic organizations.

The foundation's core activities revolve around exchanges, dialogues, and publications that build networks among U.S. and Asian leaders, examine public policy issues, and increase awareness of the region. Key initiatives include the flagship Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program, established by the U.S. Congress in 1994, which provides U.S. federal government employees with in-depth expertise on Japan through placements in Japanese government agencies. Other programs focus on legislative exchanges, connecting women in politics, and policy dialogues on topics such as security, trade, climate change, and the rule of law.

The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Missoula, Montana, where it works with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center at The University of Montana. Frank Jannuzi has served as the President and CEO since April 2014. His background includes extensive experience in East Asian affairs, having served as Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as an analyst for the U.S. Department of State. The foundation's business model is that of a non-profit, focusing on international affairs and cultural understanding through its various programs and affiliations.

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