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Form 990-EZ for tax year 2024

Filed by JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE.

Totals

Total revenue
$100,149
Total expenses
$71,663
Contributions and grants received
$71,970
Grants paid
not reported
Program service revenue
$37,176
Membership dues (line 3)
not reported
Investment income (line 4)
$1,397
Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
not reported
Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
-$10,394
Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
$0
Other revenue (line 8)
not reported
Total assets, end of year
$227,386
Total liabilities, end of year
not reported
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$227,386
Program service expenses (Part III)
$66,092

Program services were 92.2% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.

Mission and programs · 2024

Primary exempt purpose

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.

  • 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

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part IV

  • Edson Mori

    Co-President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • John Tobe

    Co-President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Bradley Sakaguchi

    Co-Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Lori Sakaguchi

    Co-Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Craig Uchida

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Kim Hirose Tobe

    Membership Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    7

  • Julie Abo

    Co-Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Noriko Sanefuji

    Co-Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Linda Sato Adams

    Scholarship Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15

  • Lauren Iwamiya

    Co-Youth Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Kazuma Parkinson

    Co-Youth Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Julie Abo

    Anti-Asian Hate Liaison

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Janice Nakano Faden

    Board Member At Large

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Marilisa Mori

    Board Member At Large

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Janet Nuzum

    Board Member At Large

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ryosuke Shibuya

    Board Member At Large

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ryo Tanaka

    Board Member At Large

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ron Uba

    Board Member At Large

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Matthew Marumoto

    Inouye Fellow

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Katie Hill

    Mineta Fellow

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Michelle Amano

    District Council Delegate Vice Gov

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990_ez
Tax year
2024
Filed
11 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202543159349203084

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