Hawai I Japanese Center

Organization Overview

Hawai I Japanese Center is located in Hilo, HI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawai I Japanese Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 10/2020, Hawai I Japanese Center generated $97.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.6k during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HAWAII JAPANESE CENTER SERVES AS A BRIDGE FOR DIVERSE GENERATIONS OF THE FUTURE TO UNDERSTAND THE TRIUMPHS AND STRUGGLES OF JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAII THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO ITS COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE HAWAII JAPANESE CENTER (HJC) HOUSES AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS AND PRINTED MATERIALS RELATING TO THE IMMIGRATION OF JAPANESE TO HAWAII. THE COLLECTION WAS STARTED IN THE 1930S BY KIYOKO OKUBO UNDER THE BANNER OF THE HAWAII SHIMA JAPANESE IMMIGRATION MUSEUM. FOLLOWING HIS PASSING IN 2001, THE NON-PROFIT HJC WAS FORMALLY ESTABLISHED IN 2002 BY SUPPORTERS WHO SOUGHT TO PRESERVE OKUBO'S COLLECTION AND BUILD ON HIS LEGACY. THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 751 KANOELEHUA AVENUE AND IT INCLUDES AN OFFICE, GIFT SHOP, LIBRARY, CONFERENCE ROOM, GALLERY, STOREHOUSE, ORAL HISTORY STUDIO, EXHIBITION SPACES TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 10,000 SQUARE FEET.THE FACILITY IS USED FOR CULTURAL EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, AND PRESERVES THE HISTORICAL MATERIALS IN STORAGE.HJC PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WERE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19 AND HAWAII'S STAY AT HOME MANDATES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Arnold Hiura
President
$54,200
Eloise Hiura
Treasurer
$32,356
Gladys Sonomura
Vice Chair
$0
Wayne Kamitaki
Board Chair
$0
Dwayne Mukai
Director
$0
Arthur Taniguchi
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$96,750
Investment income $63
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $500
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $424
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $97,737

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hawai I Japanese Center has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert M And Alice K Fujimoto

Hilo, HI

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT

$1,500
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