2025-09-30T10:08:56-07:00 2025-06-30 842677032 Bernard M Valek CPA 12149 Fremont St Yucaipa CA 92399 990 2024-07-01 770054274 Hakone Foundation HAKO 4087414994 PO Box 2324 Saratoga CA 95070 Faramarz Yazdani Treasurer 4087414994 2025-09-07 true Bernard M Valek P02252113 9097057505 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Faramarz Yazdani PO Box 2324 Saratoga CA 95070 1954567 false X Hakone.com X 2002 CA We are dedicated to conserve and enhance Hakone Estate and Gardens for the enjoyment and benefit of the public, to preserve its Japanese authenticity for future generations, and to promote a deeper understanding of Asian cultures and to serve as a global forum for art, music, and ideas. 13 13 23 120 71112 0 250154 339609 1401938 1304055 105747 117822 91266 107710 1849105 1869196 0 0 900726 1008762 0 113806 471511 591389 1372237 1600151 476868 269045 3036318 3300635 624693 619965 2411625 2680670 Hakone Foundation is dedicated to preserving the historic legacy and authenticity of Hakone Estates and Gardens for public benefit, and promoting Asian cultural exchange through educational experiences. Originally built in 1915 as a private residence, today Hakone Estates and Gardens is one of the oldest Japanese gardens in the Western Hemisphere and a cherished public park by the local California Bay Area Community. Owned by the City of Saratoga since 1966, Hakone Foundation has independently operated Hakone on behalf of the City since 2000, hosting 40,000-65,000 visitors annually and maintaining . traditional Japanese gardens, a koi pond, several historic buildings and architectural features, a cultural with rotating art exhibits, and 4 traditional Japanese tea ceremony tetami spaces. Hakone Foundation presents numerous educational programs throughout the year to promote its mission of Asian cultural exchange, including Haname (cherry blossom viewing), Toro Nagashi (floating lantern false false 1361008 0 719073 One of the National Trust for Historic Preservations premier site and 100 years old, Hakone is one of the oldest Japanese estate, retreat and gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Hakone has also been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2013. The garden is 18 acres nestled on the verdant hills of Saratoga overlooking Silicon Valley. This timeless oasis of peace provides the perfect venue for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, family celebrations and memorial services. Additionally, Hakone has become a favorite destination for company retreats, offsite business meetings, corporate conferences and seminars. The garden carries on the Japanese spirit by hosting annual events such as Origami, Story Telling, Docent Tour/Tea Ceremony, Hina (Japanese Girl Festival), Tanabata (Wish upon the star festival), Toro Nagashi (Floating lantern ceremony), Kadomatsu Workshop (Japanese New Year decoration), Flower Arrangement Workshop, Dai-Chaki and Lunar Festival. 1361008 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 23 true true true false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true false false false CA X Faramarz Yazdani 4087414994 21000 Big Basin Way Saratoga CA 95070 X Meredith Lee Executive Director 40.00 X X X 95067 0 5819 Kookie Fitzsimmons Trustee/City Council 2.00 X 0 0 0 Phyllis Tung Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Sandy Miller Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Beverly Harada Vice Chairperson 2.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Lo Chairperson 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Connie Young Yu Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Faramarz Yazdani Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Waltonsmith PhD Immediate Past Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Yuki Hashimoto Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Hiroshi Tomita Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bonnie Yamaoka Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Chuck Page Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 Adrienne Reiko Iwanaga Trustee 2.00 X 0 0 0 95067 0 5819 false false false 339609 339609 Event Rentals 532000 719073 0 0 Entrance Fees 900004 504509 0 0 Membership Programs 900099 80473 0 0 1304055 117822 0 0 41942 17893 24049 0 24049 151139 67478 83661 12549 71112 1869196 1434426 71112 24049 95067 57041 19013 19013 753229 677906 18831 56492 94418 84976 2360 7082 66048 59443 1651 4954 1680 0 1680 0 3862 3476 97 289 40020 40020 0 0 74289 44573 14858 14858 150028 135026 7501 7501 1122 0 1122 0 5754 0 5754 0 13256 11268 1325 663 14772 8864 2954 2954 Rental Costs 18366 0 18366 0 Garden Expenses 52722 52722 0 0 Credit Card Fees 29825 0 29825 0 Capital Project Costs 185693 185693 0 0 1600151 1361008 125337 113806 124056 3107139 2700000 26437 20927 397678 225109 185825 172569 3036318 3300635 31257 22662 387468 402611 205968 194692 624693 619965 X 2030035 2244524 381590 436146 2411625 2680670 3036318 3300635 269045 X false false false X 0 0 614010 499816 179315 292452 339609 1925202 826778 1354921 1282978 1566978 1411765 6443420 0 0 200000 200000 200000 200000 200000 1000000 1640788 2054737 1662293 2059430 1951374 9368622 107000 0 0 0 0 107000 0 0 0 0 0 0 107000 0 0 0 0 107000 9261622 5138 2255 26066 63449 117822 214730 5138 2255 26066 63449 117822 214730 9583352 0.96640 0.96640 0.02240 0.01180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 397678 225109 172569 172569 Credit Cards 163 Payroll Liabilities 14701 Vacation Accrual 33789 Earmarked Contribution Pending 23075 Refundable Deposits 92686 Deposits/Keys 350 Insurance Liability Reserve 1000 Tax Payable 4430 Accrued Expenses 24498 194692 Pt VI, Line 11b The Executive Director provides copies of Form 990 and related schedules to board members at the next meeting of the Board following the filing of the form with the IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c Officers and Trustees disclose any potential conflicts of interests on at least an annual basis. Pt VI, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policies,and financial statements are made available upon request.