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YUME JAPANESE GARDENS OF TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 453178901 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · yumegardens.org
revenue
$95K
expenses
$113K
net assets
$6K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO IMMERSE VISITORS IN RICH LAYERS OF JAPANESE CULTURE AND HERITAGE THROUGH DIVERSE GARDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNS, PRODUCTION OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FESTIVALS, CEREMONIES, AND PERFORMING ARTS, MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE A HAVEN OF GREENERY AND TRANQUILITY FOR THE TUCSON COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson is a cultural and therapeutic destination featuring eight distinct Japanese garden settings and a museum showcasing traditional Japanese art and artifacts. The organization offers immersive experiences in Japanese heritage through garden design, architecture, and cultural programming, with a focus on emotional well-being and community tranquility. Located in Tucson, Arizona, it was founded in 2013 by Patricia Deridder, who drew on her background in Japanese culture and archaeology to create a space that blends aesthetic beauty with healing purpose.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Exquisite Visions: Japanese Hanging Scrolls
Gallery of 18th to 20th century kakemono featuring landscapes, calligraphy, poetry, and religious imagery on paper and silk
Mingei: Old Japan on Hand
Display of rustic, functional folk crafts made from everyday materials, representing the "art of the people" tradition in Japanese culture
Splendor in Cloth: Traditional Japanese Kimonos
Exhibition of formal and wedding kimonos emphasizing craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural significance in traditional Japanese attire
Therapeutic Garden Walks
Guided walks designed to gently the mind, soothe the spirit, and restore emotional resilience through engagement with Japanese garden landscapes
Traditional Japanese Festivals and Ceremonies
Cultural events including tea ceremonies and seasonal festivals that immerse visitors in Japanese performing arts and rituals
Vase Variations: The Artistry of Ikebana Vessels
Permanent exhibition showcasing over 200 Ikebana vessels, the largest collection in the United States, highlighting materials, design, and use across different schools of flower arranging
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Japanese and Irish Cultural Experiences 9 activities
    • Host cultural events and ceremonies
      Hosts tea ceremonies, artist receptions, and catered special events such as weddings and organizational retreats, immersing visitors in Japanese culture through traditional festivals, ceremonies, and performing arts.
    • Host cultural events and ceremonies
      Hosts tea ceremonies, artist receptions, and special events like weddings and organizational retreats, immersing visitors in Japanese culture through traditional festivals, ceremonies, and performing arts.
    • Host cultural events and private functions
      Hosts tea ceremonies, artist receptions, and catered special events such as weddings and organizational retreats, providing a venue for cultural engagement and private gatherings.
    • Offer educational workshops and performances
      Provides educational workshops, such as a 5-class series on Japanese manga, and cultural performances like Kamishibai (Japanese paper play) events, to immerse visitors in Japanese culture.
    • Offer educational workshops and performances
      Provides educational workshops, such as a 5-class series on Japanese manga, and presents traditional Japanese performing arts like Kamishibai (Japanese paper play) events, including specific folktales like "Tsuru no Ongaeshi" and "Rainen wa nanidoshi".
    • Offer educational workshops and programs
      Provides educational workshops, including a 5-class series on Japanese manga, and presents Kamishibai (Japanese paper play) events featuring traditional folktales like "Tsuru no Ongaeshi" and "Rainen wa nanidoshi".
    • Provide educational workshops and programs
      Offers educational workshops, such as a 5-class series on Japanese manga, and presents Kamishibai (Japanese paper play) events to educate visitors on Japanese art, culture, and folktales.
    • Provide online cultural content
      Offers virtual members online access to videos and materials about Japanese art, culture, and lifeways, including musical performances and Ikebana instruction, with new content updated every two months.
    • Provide online cultural content
      Offers virtual members online access to videos and materials about Japanese art, culture, and lifeways, including musical performances and Ikebana instruction, with new content updated every two months.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 4 activities
    • Exhibit Japanese art and cultural artifacts
      Operates galleries displaying Japanese artworks, costumes, decorative arts, and handicrafts, including the largest collection of Ikebana vases and vessels in the United States, 18th-19th century woodblock prints, traditional wedding kimonos, Mingei items, and hanging scrolls.
    • Exhibit Japanese art and cultural artifacts
      Operates galleries displaying Japanese artworks, costumes, decorative arts, and handicrafts, including the largest collection of Ikebana vases and vessels in the United States, 18th-19th century woodblock prints, traditional wedding kimonos, Mingei items, and hanging scrolls.
    • Exhibit Japanese art and handicrafts
      Operates galleries and a museum displaying Japanese artworks, costumes, decorative arts, and handicrafts, including a permanent exhibit of traditional Japanese wedding kimonos, a collection of 18th and 19th-century woodblock prints, Mingei items, and the largest collection of Ikebana vases in the United States.
    • Exhibit Japanese art and handicrafts
      Operates a Museum of Japanese art and handicrafts and an Art Gallery, displaying exhibitions of various art forms including textiles, ceramics, wood sculpture, photography, Ikebana floral arrangements, paintings, traditional Japanese wedding kimonos, and a collection of 18th and 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints.
  • Horticultural Therapy Programs 3 activities
    • Offer therapeutic garden programs
      Provides structured therapeutic garden walks guided by facilitators to support self-directed emotional healing and mental well-being, including a facilitator meeting, workbook, contemplative video, and 90-day unlimited garden access for participants.
    • Provide therapeutic garden experiences
      Offers structured therapeutic garden walks guided by facilitators to support self-directed emotional healing and mental well-being, providing participants with a workbook, contemplative video, and 90-day unlimited garden access.
    • Provide therapeutic garden walks
      Offers structured therapeutic garden walks guided by facilitators to support self-directed emotional healing and mental well-being, including a facilitator meeting, workbook, contemplative video, and 90-day unlimited garden access for participants.
  • Visitor-Facing Educational Retail Operations 3 activities
    • Operate a gift shop
      Operates both a physical and online gift shop, with 100% of proceeds supporting the maintenance of Yume Japanese Gardens, and offers in-store pick-up for online orders.
    • Operate a gift shop
      Operates both a physical and online gift shop, with 100% of proceeds supporting the maintenance of Yume Japanese Gardens, and offers in-store pick-up for online orders.
    • Operate a gift shop
      Operates both a physical and online gift shop, with all proceeds supporting the maintenance of the gardens. The online shop offers in-store pick-up options.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Maintain and operate Japanese gardens
      Maintains eight distinct Japanese garden settings, including a Karesansui Garden, Koi Pond Garden, Roji Garden, and Bamboo Garden, showcasing various aspects of Japanese garden art for public access.
    • Maintain and operate Japanese gardens
      Maintains eight distinct Japanese garden settings, including a Karesansui Garden, Koi Pond Garden, Roji Garden, and Bamboo Garden, showcasing various aspects of Japanese garden art for public access and cultural immersion.
    • Maintain and operate Japanese gardens
      Maintains eight distinct Japanese garden settings, including a Karesansui Garden, Koi Pond Garden, Roji Garden, and Bamboo Garden, showcasing various aspects of Japanese garden art for public access.
    • Provide public access to gardens and museum
      Provides self-guided visits to the gardens, a Museum of Japanese art and handicrafts, and an Art Gallery, ensuring year-round access via Sun Tran No. 11 bus.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$95K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICIA DERIDDER EXECUTIVE DI 40 $15K
board members · 4
  • ALLEN BORAIKO — DIRECTOR
  • NANCY MCKEAN — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL AMIEL STEWART — DIRECTOR
  • WHITNEY JUDD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • CGP Japan Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the redesign of Yume Gardens' website.
  • Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, Washington DC Partner — Provided video content for "The Grateful Crane" Kamishibai story.
  • Not specified Partner — Advance reservations required for adult and student groups
  • RoHoEn - The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Partner — Provided video content for the "How the Years were named" Kamishibai story.
  • Sun Tran Partner — Public transit provider with bus route (No. 11) serving the gardens.
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Yume Japanese Gardens is presented as part of Tucson Botanical Gardens