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JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 462399126 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P11 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · jaclaz.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$50K
net assets
$3.3M
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVLEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND/OR CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZNES LEAGUE-AZ CHAPTER(JACL) AS LONG AS JACL IS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Japanese American Citizens League - Arizona Chapter (JACLAZ) is a civil rights organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Japanese Americans and advocating for social justice. It works to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion through partnerships and activism. The organization engages in political, social, and media action on civil rights issues at local, district, and national levels.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Civil Rights & Social Justice Advocacy
Engages civil rights issues on national, district, and local levels through political, social, and media action, advocating to eliminate negative stereotyping of AAPIs in collaboration with civil rights groups, communities of color, and elected officials.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 4 activities
    • Advocates against legislation impacting civil rights
      Engages in policy advocacy by opposing bills such as SB 1301 that threaten civil liberties and community rights.
    • Engages in legislative advocacy against specific bills
      Actively opposes legislation deemed harmful to civil rights, such as SB 1301, as part of its advocacy mission.
    • Engages in legislative advocacy against specific bills
      Advocates against legislation deemed harmful to civil rights and community interests, such as opposition to Arizona's SB 1301.
    • Legislative advocacy
      Engages in legislative advocacy by opposing specific bills, such as SB 1301.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Curates historical exhibits featuring Japanese American artifacts
      Organizes and displays cultural and historical exhibits, such as the Yakyu exhibit, which includes significant artifacts like the home plate from the Gila River concentration camp.
    • Curates historical exhibits featuring Japanese American artifacts
      Displays culturally significant artifacts, such as the home plate from the Gila River concentration camp, in exhibits like Yakyu to preserve and educate about Japanese American history.
    • Curates historical exhibits featuring Japanese American artifacts
      Produces exhibits such as Yakyu, which includes the home plate from the Gila River concentration camp, to preserve and share Japanese American history.
    • Exhibiting Japanese American history
      Features artifacts, such as the home plate from the Gila River concentration camp, in exhibits like the Yakyu exhibit, to preserve and share Japanese American history.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$58K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.29M
Cash$532K
Investments$2.75M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.29M
Liquid reserves789.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -23.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • BONNIE SUMIDA — Director
  • DONNA CHEUNG — Director
  • JANICE SHIMOKUBO — Director
  • MICHELLE KOMATSU — Treasurer
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Arizona Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander for Equity Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Arizona Matsuri Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion. JACL is also a member of the Arizona Matsuri Steering Committee.
  • Asian Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Asian Pacific Communities in Action Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Gila River Indian Community Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Island Liaison Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • JACL Network — Part of the national Japanese American Citizens League, which is the nation's oldest, largest, and most experienced Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) civil rights organization.
  • Japanese Friendship Garden Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • National JACL Network — The Arizona chapter is part of the National JACL, working to preserve the legacy of Japanese Americans and protect rights.
  • Nisei Baseball Research Project Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Poston Community Alliance Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition Partner — Partners with JACL ARIZONA FOUNDATION to uplift the Asian American community, celebrate culture, and promote diversity and inclusion.
  • civil rights groups Partner — Collaborates with civil rights groups to achieve social justice.
  • communities of color Partner — Collaborates with communities of color to achieve social justice.
  • elected officials Partner — Collaborates with elected officials to achieve social justice.