Nonprofit · EIN 81-4218837
KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $469,415 | $509,147 | -$39,732 | $565,776 | $36,608 | $529,168 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $497,080 | $471,879 | $25,201 | $616,469 | $53,561 | $562,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,564
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $309,416
- Investment income
- $15,435
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $446
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $239,679
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $283,855
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,755
- Occupancy
- $41,331
- Travel
- $5,996
- Program services (functional)
- $325,969
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,611
- Fundraising (functional)
- $89,567
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $616,469
- Total assets, end of year
- $565,776
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,608
- Net assets, end of year
- $529,168
- Publicly traded securities
- $367,341
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $529,168
- Gross receipts
- $494,043
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYCE IKEMURA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CANDICE SHIKAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHASE NISHIDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ERIC KOMATSU | VICE CHAIR & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERRA-LYNN TOKIWA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NINA TAKENOUCHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALLYSON OISHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DESIREE M TANIMURA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY HONMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRYCE IKEMURA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CANDICE SHIKAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHASE NISHIDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ERIC KOMATSU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KARI KADOMATSU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KEVIN OYAMA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN OLSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 244 S SAN PEDRO ST STE 504, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-3832
- In care of
- % CRAIG ISHII
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 244 S San Pedro St Ste 306, Los Angeles CA 90012
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS FITZGERALD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (213) 973-4465
- Website
- WWW.GOKIZUNA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HUTCHINSON AND BLOODGOOD LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-4218837 or by the name KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC.
- 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
KIZUNA'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $24,419 · revenue $23,200
- 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.Expenses $109,809 · revenue $45,500
- 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.Expenses $186,252 · revenue $234,845
- OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOARD FELLOWSHIP, SEASONAL EVENTS, ANIME EXPO WORKSHOPS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES.Expenses $5,489 · revenue $5,871
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4218837
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $565,776
- Income (IRS master file)
- $494,043
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $469,415 | $509,147 | $565,776 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $497,080 | $471,879 | $616,469 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $351,830 | $314,841 | $501,981 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 81-4218837).
Questions about KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC
- What is the EIN of KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC is 81-4218837.
- Is KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $469,415, expenses of $509,147 and total assets of $565,776 at year end.
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