2025-08-01T08:52:42-05:00 2024-12-31 950858589 HUTCHINSON AND BLOODGOOD LLP 550 N BRAND BLVD 14TH FLOOR GLENDALE CA 91203 990 2024-01-01 814218837 KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC KIZU 2139734465 244 SAN PEDRO STREET 504 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 CHRIS FITZGERALD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2139734465 2025-07-31 1 1 MICA K MIYAMOTO CPA P00041686 8186375000 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 244 SAN PEDRO STREET 504 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 494043 0 X WWW.GOKIZUNA.ORG X 2017 CA IN 2024, KIZUNA HOSTED SIX WEEK-LONG, IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS ACROSS LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY, SERVING OVER 400 YOUTH AGED 7-13. YOUNG ADULTS RAN WORKSHOPS, AND TEENS EARNED VOLUNTEER HOURS AS MENTORS. EACH CAMP FOCUSED ON JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURE THROUGH GAMES, WORKSHOPS, AND ACTIVITIES, WITH THEMES LIKE "PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE."KIZUNA LAUNCHED THE LEADERSHIP IN ACTION PROGRAM, A 10-WEEK SERIES WHERE TEENS DESIGNED CIVIL LIBERTIES PROJECTS, WITH 18 PARTICIPANTS AND FOUR FINAL PROJECTS. COMMUNITY LEADERS TAUGHT 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS.THE BOARD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PLACED YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ON NON-PROFIT BOARDS, INJECTING YOUTHFUL VOICES INTO GOVERNANCE.THE 10-WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERED NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING THROUGH PAID INTERNSHIPS WITH JAPANESE-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, STARTING WITH A RETREAT IN LITTLE TOKYO AND ENDING IN SAN JOSE AND SAN FRANCISCO JAPANTOWNS. 9 9 41 115 0 0 274172 144564 218214 309416 4048 15435 646 0 497080 469415 0 0 0 0 299972 283855 0 0 89567 171907 225292 471879 509147 25201 -39732 616469 565776 53561 36608 562908 529168 X KIZUNA'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION. 0 0 24419 23200 LEADERSHIPKIZUNA'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS A 8-WEEK, AFTERSCHOOL OR SATURDAY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS AND ENHANCE THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH TEACHES VALUABLE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AS WELL AS AN APPRECIATION FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR TEACHING MODEL CENTERS AROUND CONCEPTS OF IDENTITY, INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY. NETWORKING, RELATIONSHIPS AND STRONG SENSE OF SELF-IDENTITY HELP OUR STUDENTS TO RISE ABOVE THE REST. KIZUNA'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS OUR PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WE PROMISE TO CREATE A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION. OVER THE LAST DECADE, OUR PROGRAM HAS BECOME THE LARGEST JAPANESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 109809 45500 INTERNSHIPKIZUNA OFFERS A SUMMER INTERNSHIP SERIES FOR COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS. OUR PAID, 8-WEEK, FULL-TIME INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED TO HELP INTERNS MAKE A MARK IN THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH KIZUNA, OR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY YOUTH COUNCIL (JCYC) AND JAPANTOWN COMMUNITY CONGRESS OF SAN JOSE (JCCSJ). DURING THE PROGRAM, INTERNS WILL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT IMPACTFUL PROJECTS, MEET COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND BUILD A LEGACY TO HELP SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE. 186252 234845 SUMMER CAMPKIZUNA'S SUMMER CAMP IS A LOCAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 2ND THROUGH 8TH GRADE, CENTERED ON BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURE & HERITAGE. SUMMER CAMP IS A FUN AND EXCITING WAY FOR KIDS TO LEARN, CONNECT WITH OTHER YOUTH, AND SEE THEMSELVES REPRESENTED IN THE LEADERSHIP. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON CREATING A PROGRAM THAT OUR CAMPERS WILL REMEMBER. EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: MOCHITSUKI, JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY, FAMILY ORAL HISTORIES, JAPANESE AMERICAN VALUES, HISTORICALLY THEMED ESCAPE ROOMS, TRIVIA, SHIBORI, AND FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS. 5489 5871 OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOARD FELLOWSHIP, SEASONAL EVENTS, ANIME EXPO WORKSHOPS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES. 5489 5871 325969 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 41 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 CA X X THE ORGANIZATION 2139734465 244 SAN PEDRO STREET NO 504 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 X BRYCE IKEMURA BOARD CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CANDICE SHIKAI BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 CHASE NISHIDA BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC KOMATSU VICE CHAIR & TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBIN OLSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 TERRA-LYNN TOKIWA SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 NINA TAKENOUCHI BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ALLYSON OISHI BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 DESIREE M TANIMURA BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35414 10000 99150 144564 SUMMER CAMP 611600 234845 234845 INTERNSHIP 611600 45500 45500 LEADERSHIP 611600 23200 23200 BOARD FELLOWSHIP 611600 2977 2977 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 611600 2894 2894 309416 14989 14989 446 0 446 446 446 24628 35247 24628 0 469415 309416 0 15435 239679 131823 47936 59920 20258 11142 4052 5064 23918 13155 4784 5979 7755 7755 309 309 6518 5013 534 971 200 200 41331 22732 8266 10333 5996 5972 24 9916 6307 1604 2005 COUNSELORS 50043 50043 INTERNSHIPS 36000 36000 TELEPHONE, INTERNET & W 16657 9355 3245 4057 VENUE 15545 15545 35022 18882 14902 1238 509147 325969 93611 89567 404611 153102 38294 38333 7000 173564 367341 616469 565776 1615 1264 48200 28000 3746 7344 53561 36608 X 562908 529168 562908 529168 616469 565776 -39732 5992 0 X 0 0 0 X 234991 361764 342870 511468 478608 1929701 234991 361764 342870 511468 478608 1929701 1929701 1345 1407 945 4048 14989 22734 17388 9508 1215 5936 14989 49036 2001471 0.96410 0.96830 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: BOOK SALES ROOM RENTALS REIMBURSEMENTS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 13,993. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 7,318. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 135. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 1,888. GROSS RECEIPTS FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 3,395. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 2,190. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 1,080. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 4,048. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 14,989. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 DEPOSIT 600 PAYROLL PAYABLE 2582 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE 4162 7344 X PART X, LINE 2: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CLASSIFIED KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO, INC. AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE INCOME TAXES FROM THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE AN ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE ITS TAX POSITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR A LIABILITY FOR ANY POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED 'MORE LIKELY THAN NOT' TO BE UPHELD UNDER A TAX AUTHORITY EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT A PROVISION FOR TAX LIABILITY IS NOT NECESSARY AT DECEMBER 31, 2024. GENERALLY, KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO, INC.'S INFORMATION RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS (FEDERAL) OR FOUR YEARS (STATE OF CALIFORNIA) FROM DATE OF FILING. X 0 TASTE OF KIZUNA 59875 35247 24628 24628 59875 35247 24628 24628 24628 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B LINE 11B EXPLANATION - A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TREASURER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR THE DELIBERATION OF THE DECISION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FORM 990 AND 1023, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.