Congrant Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Nishi Ward, CEO Masataka Sato), which provides a DX system for donations to the social sector and corporations, has established the "Certified NPO National Network" in June 2026. This network aims to expand the resources necessary for the management of certified NPOs by having certified NPOs nationwide form a single group and strengthen the mediation connecting society and organizations. A press conference for the establishment was held at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on July 2, 2026, with seven certified NPO corporations from various fields presenting. What is a Certified NPO Corporation? A certified NPO corporation is an NPO corporation recognized for its high public interest in organizational management and business activities, and which has been certified under the certification system established in 2001. By receiving certification, donors are eligible for preferential tax treatment, such as a tax credit of up to approximately half of their donation amount. As of the end of May 2026, there are 1,317 certified NPO corporations (100% compared to the previous year) out of a total of 48,944 NPO corporations nationwide (99% compared to the previous year). They are active in a wide range of fields, including child support, healthcare, welfare, disaster recovery, and international cooperation. Why Launch This Network Now? Twenty-five years have passed since the establishment of the certified NPO corporation system. During this time, Japan's social structure and living conditions have undergone significant changes, including a decrease in the number of marriages, an increase in the number of elderly people living alone, and a rise in the number of students absent from school. While social security benefit payments have increased 1.7 times in 25 years (Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Benefits and Burdens"), it has become difficult to supplement public assistance due to population decline. New challe