Nonprofit · EIN 52-6078288
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
Also known as WASHINGTON D C CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN BCH, CA 90266
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,149 | $71,663 | $28,486 | $227,386 | – | $227,386 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $71,970
- Program service revenue
- $37,176
- Investment income
- $1,397
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,394
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $57,255
- Other expenses
- $14,408
- Program services (functional)
- $66,092
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $198,900
- Total assets, end of year
- $227,386
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $227,386
- Cash, savings and investments
- $227,386
- Gross receipts
- $110,543
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edson Mori | Co-President | 5 | $0 |
| John Tobe | Co-President | 20 | $0 |
| Bradley Sakaguchi | Co-Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Lori Sakaguchi | Co-Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Craig Uchida | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Kim Hirose Tobe | Membership Chair | 7 | $0 |
| Julie Abo | Co-Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Noriko Sanefuji | Co-Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Sato Adams | Scholarship Chair | 15 | $0 |
| Lauren Iwamiya | Co-Youth Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Kazuma Parkinson | Co-Youth Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Abo | Anti-Asian Hate Liaison | 5 | $0 |
| Janice Nakano Faden | Board Member At Large | 10 | $0 |
| Marilisa Mori | Board Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Nuzum | Board Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryosuke Shibuya | Board Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Ryo Tanaka | Board Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Ron Uba | Board Member At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Marumoto | Inouye Fellow | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Hill | Mineta Fellow | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Amano | District Council Delegate Vice Gov | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 468 36TH ST, MANHATTAN BCH, CA 90266-3208
- In care of
- % CRAIG UCHIDA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 468 36th St, Manhattan Beach CA 90266
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Craig Uchida, Treasurer
- Website
- https://www.jacl-dc.org/
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 52-6078288 or by the name JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
As a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization the JACL DC Chapter champions and advocates for the Japanese American Asian Pacific Islander American APIA and civil rights communities through advocacy education and leadership development. It is based within the Washington DC area and includes Maryland and Virginia residents. JACL-DC is a chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. It is the nations oldest and largest Asian American Pacific Islander civil rights organization. Its mission is to secure and safeguard the civil and human rights of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and all communities who are affected by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American Community. JACL is composed of over 100 chapters across the nation and one in Japan divided into seven district councils.
Program accomplishments
- The Graphic Novel. JACL DC developed and published a graphic novel "But Where Are You REALLY From?" to educate students about Japanese American history identity and civil rights. The publication was created in partnership with community organizations and is used in local school curricula as part of the organizations educational mission. This book has been distributed to school districts libraries and individuals interested in Japanese American history.Expenses $59,867 · grants $78,267
- Mochitsuki is a significant social event often taking place in December leading up to the New Year. It is a way for the community to come together work and celebrate the traditions of our heritage. Eating mochi is associated with gaining strength and good fortune for the coming year. In 2024 over 225 people attended the event and participated in the rhythmic pounding and shaping of the mochi. The process involves soaking and steaming sweet rice pounding it in a large mortar with a wooden mallet and then forming it into small cakes often for New Years celebrations.Expenses $5,712 · grants $7,963
- Every summer the JACL DC Chapter holds its annual picnic to build community cohesion and increase education regarding civil rights. Members and non-members are invited to attend and encouraged to bring a pot-luck dish to share with others. Chapter board members serve as grill masters and serve teriyaki chicken hot dogs and hamburgers. Games relays and other activities are included. At this event over 150 people attended.Expenses $513 · grants $1,229
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-6078288
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 1645: JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,149 | $71,663 | $227,386 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Craig D Uchida | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Craig Uchida | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Craig Uchida | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Craig Uchida | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-6078288).
Questions about JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE is 52-6078288.
- Is JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Which annual return does JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $100,149, expenses of $71,663 and total assets of $227,386 at year end.
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