JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER

ANNUAL REPORT
2019–2020

THE JACCC MISSION
A hub for Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture and a community
gathering place for the diverse voices it inspires—Japanese American Cultural& Community Center connects traditional and contemporary; community
participants and creative professionals; Southern California and the world
beyond.

Construction is complete in the beautiful, new TWCCC. Our
Grand Opening is currently on hold, awaiting changes toCOVID-19 restrictions. We look forward to welcoming visitors assoon as possible.

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CULINARY
CLASSES &EVENTS

While we awaited the TWCCC opening, our culinary programs
served up valuable techniques and new inspiration to 269
participants in FY19-20 in 21 workshops and interactive events.

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Sustainable Little Tokyo programs brought community

SLT / COMMUNITY
ART AND ACTIVISM

133 volunteers
donated their time—776 hours—to events
like FandangObon, Keiro No Hi, and Kotohajime
this past year.

Sustainable Little Tokyo programs brought

1,598 artists
into Little Tokyo, with an audience of 17,415.

Little Tokyo Little Podcast was heard by over800 people
in English, Japanese and Spanish since Covid-19
shelter at home began.

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LITTLE TOKYOSENIORS @ JACCC

Ukuleles were in tune
for LT classes!

in our Ukes
of Shodo for LT drew theartist out of 37 individual participants.

Little Tokyo seniors joined us127 mornings

on the Isamu Noguchi plaza for Rajio Taiso!

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TRADITIONAL JAPANESECULTURAL PRACTICES

Our traditional arts were enjoyed by 2,309

artists andpeople, withpractitioners keeping this vital work alive andrelevant for future generations.

Over 300 people

welcomed theJapanese New Year at our 37th annual Kotohajime in the Aratani Theatre – where we
explored many threads in the theme of Hatsu Ori or First Weaving-- with 58 artists.

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COMMUNITYEVENTS

17,160 celebrants joined JACCC in song, dance, and othercultural traditions for festivities such as FandangObon,
Keiro no Hi, Hinamasturi and more during FY19 -20.
The 79th Nisei Week in August 2019 welcomed 15,000

audience members to JACCC.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT & CEO
As the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) stands at a crossroads in 2020, we look back across our morethan 40-year history as a Los Angeles non-proﬁt and survey the current challenges of a global pandemic and a myriad of intensesocial, economic and urban development forces in Downtown Los Angeles.
Despite these unprecedented circumstances, JACCC is proud to have accomplished a great deal this past year and stands readyto transform its campus into a one-of-a-kind destination for cultural and heritage tourism and a re-energized magnet for visitorsfrom across Los Angeles and the world. In addition, we are continuing to solidify our role as a positive force in Little Tokyo, as weseek new and creative ways to enhance our core cultural identity and secure our economic base.
Perhaps our proudest accomplishment was the completion of construction on the beautiful Toshizo Watanabe Culinary CulturalCenter. JACCC stands ready to actively position the TWCCC at the center of our newly integrated visitor experience. And,
although the classes, guest chef appearances, and special events that were planned to coincide with seasonal changes, holidays
and other JACCC arts programming were abruptly put on hold due to COVID-19, we look forward to launching these as soon as
circumstances allow.
Sustainable Little Tokyo (SLT), another highlight of our work, is a group of organizations and people who love Little Tokyo andcame together to imagine a future for our historic Japantown. Led by JACCC, Little Tokyo Community Council, and Little Tokyo
Service Center, SLT is now nationally recognized within the ﬁelds of creative placemaking and racial equity in the arts. It has
earned major grant funding from The Kresge Foundation, Surdna Foundation, and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Since its
inception, SLT has evolved into a robust program with a focus on community driven arts and cultural projects that bring thecommunity together, support our neighborhood, and advocate for the longer-term vision for equitable development.
When the pandemic forced cancellation of all in-person events and workshops, SLT quickly went virtual and is now creating new
ways to stay in touch with our most vulnerable community members. Our virtual workshops have gone viral, with as many as 100
attendees from around the world. JACCC’s work in sustaining traditional Japanese cultural practices such as Kado (ﬂower
these timeless practices and inspire younger practitioners to carry the traditions forward in the modern world.
Although JACCC has curtailed expenses within the constraints and the impact of COVID-19, the lack of revenue from ticket sales
and rentals has had a signiﬁcant impact on our current ﬁnancial health. Despite this challenging reality, we are conﬁdent thatwith the support of our community, volunteers and donors, JACCC will weather the storm and emerge stronger than ever. We
thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to welcoming you back to JACCC, where we can celebrate on theNoguchi-designed Plaza, in the TWCCC and James Irvine Japanese garden, the Aratani Theatre and in the Doizaki Gallery.

Patricia Wyatt
President & CEO

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The auditHGʞQDQFLDOstatements, from which this report isSELECTED FINANCIAL
INFORMATION

derived are available on request.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES ($)

Resources and Expense

for the year
for the year
ended June 30, ended June 30,20202019
Individual(368,357 ) (403,462)

Foundation and Corporate(802,628 ) (228,729 )Government and Public(111,700 ) (121,750 )Events and Membership(189,807 ) (531,491)

Contributions for Operations and Program(1,472,492) (1,285,432)

Tenant rents(591,777 ) (602,824 )Other rents(330,675 ) (471,417)

Theater, workshops and other earned income(81,966 ) (193,278 )Earned Income(1,004,418) (1,267,519)

Revenue and Support for Operations and Program(2,476,910) (2,552,951)

People(1,562,994 ) (1,727,774)

Occupancy(883,953 ) (902,840 )Program and other general expense(522,570 ) (684,793 )Event and other development expense(32,483 ) (80,214)

Operating and Program Expense(3,002,000) (3,395,622)

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Capital contributions(491,100 ) (790,740 )Investment interest, dividends and unrealized gains(84,717) (150,130 ),QWHUHVWH[SHQVHDQGʞQDQFHIHHV((116,419) ((140,804)

Non-Operating Surplus(459,398) (800,066)

Change in Net Assets((65,692) ((42,605)

FY20 CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTContribution Support

FY19($1,285) ($FY20FY211,472)
15%Foundation and corporate support increased to OVER 50% of total
contributions. Support from the community and the board ofdirectors continues to be strong.
Earned Income($1,268) ($1,004)-21%

COVID-19 adversly impacted JACCC's rental and earned income.
Tenant rents will decline in FY21. 20% of tenants are in negotiation
to reduce rental space. One tenant (5%) has left the facility.
Theater, garden, gallary, TWCCC rental and programing are notexpected to resume until after January 2021.
Operating and Program Expense($3,396) ($ 3,002)-12%

People costs are slightly over HALF of the operating costs of JACCC.
Occupany incuding utilities, security and insurance is $900K annually approximately 30% of FY20 total operating expense.
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2SHUDWLQJ'HʞFLW($(842) ($FY19 CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTIn FY20 over 50% of JACCC's contribution support was derived from Foundations and Corporations. JACCC will continue to cultivate Foundation and Corporate
support for cultural programs and community services.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL
INFORMATION

The auditHGʞQDQFLDOstatements, from which this report isderived are available on request.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSTION ($)
at June 30,2020

at June 30,
2019

ASSETSCash(1,141,880) (2,222,883 )Investments(1,987,160 ) (1,905,064 )Receivables and prepaid expense(112,440) (1,138,310 )Construction in progress(2,989,665 ) (383,408 )Property and equipment, net(5,174,854) (5,545,178 )Art collection and other assets(289,376 ) (292,153 )(11,695,375) (11,486,996)

Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(245,631) (316,998 )Notes payable(1,763,253 ) (1,683,173 )Notes payable - Paycheck Protection Program(272,700 ) (-Deferred revenue and other liabilities(78,595 ) (85,937 )(2,360,179) (2,086,108)

Net assets without donor restrictions(2,597,563 ) (3,021,494 )Net assets with donor restrictions(6,737,633 ) (6,379,394 )Total Net Assets(9,335,196) (9,400,888)Total Liabilities and Net Assets(11,695,375) (11,486,996)

Total Liabilities)

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ありがとうございました$100,000 to $999,999
Aratani Foundation
Folick Family$50,000 to $99,999
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
Sugimoto Family Foundation, George, Ruri, Lisa & Nathan
Lindsey K. and Jaime T. Sugino
The Henri & Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation$15,000 to $49,999
California Community Foundation
Employees Community Fund of Boeing California
Japanese American Community Services of Southern California
Leadership Education for Asian PDFLʞFVLos Angeles, County Department of Arts & Culture
Vard Stephen Hunt Family Foundation
Barbara Ito
Henry Ota
Hirohisa & Gina Watanabe$5,000 to $14,999
Ernest & Kiyo Doizaki
Eagle, Globerman and Kodama Foundation
Beth Fujishige
Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
Tom & Barbara Iino

Thank you to our 2019-2020 sponsorsand supporters.

Glenn & Michiko Inanaga
Gonsaku & Mine Ito Family
L.A. Metro
Alan Nishio
Ronald Ohata
Sandy Sakamoto & Nolan Maehara
Mapfre/USA
Mitsubishi International Corporation
MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
Suntory
Randall & Mari Tamura
Russel & Vicky Tsuda
David & Helen Yamahata$2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous
Aratani Cares Program
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Edwin & Janet Hayashi
John Hayashi
ITO EN (North America) INC.
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Nikki Kodama & Arnold Yniguez
Alan Kosaka
FIA Insurance Services, Inc.
Nancy & Glenn Matsui
Jean Miao
Jan PerrySeki, Nishimura & Watase, LLP
Joey Shimoda
SoCalGas
Susan Tamaki

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ありがとうございました$1,000 to $2,499
Calvin Abe
Douglas Aihara
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kathryn Doi Todd
Kazuko Doizaki
East West Players
Ellen & Clarence Peterson Foundation
Raymond T. Fujii
Alice Germanetti
Silva-Uyeda Gift Trust
Ken & JoAnn Hamamura
Bob & Esther Henry
Frank & Betty HijiJapanese Women's Society of Southern California
JINS Eyewear US, Inc.
Mirei Kagawa
Mr. & Mrs. Hideo Kagawa
Upper Crust Enterprises, Inc.
Carol Kawata
Keiro
Little Tokyo Service Center
Tim R. Manaka
Omar Mata
Cal Matsumoto, in memory of Hisao Matsumoto
Johnny & Wendy Mori
Wayne Nagao
Andy Nakano
Richard Okumoto & Stefanie MeurerOrange Coast Optimist Club of Garden Grove
Rotary Club of Little Tokyo
Kanji Sahara
Bill & Christy Seki
Anne & Jack Smith
Mitch & Gidge Taguchi
The James Irvine Foundation

Thank you to our 2019-2020 sponsorsand supporters.

Craig Tomiyoshi
Sandra Toshiyuki
Linda Ukita
Alan Yamahata
Wayne I. Yamahata
Norman Yamauchi$500 to $999
Patti Akers
T. Rodd Bancroft
Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP
Eugene & Pat Chow
Gail Glick
Terry Hara
Tsutomu Ige
Keith Inatomi
Gary Itano
Tim Itatani
Arlene R. Ito
Frances Kuramoto
Melinda Manchester
David Miyoshi
Richard & Masako Murakami
Victor Muraoka
Nanka Yamaguchi Kenjinkai
Nichi Bei Fujin Kai
Michael G. Okamura
Nancy Okubo
Robilyn Shibao-Martin
Max Stolz
Anonymous
TRICO Trading Corporation
Fred & Peggy TsutsuiMichael & Ellies Watanabe
Noe & Mary YamabeBill Yee
Leonard & Marsha YoungJapanese American Cultural & Community Center | 244 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 | 2019-2020 Annual Report | 12

ありがとうございました

Thank you to our 2019-2020 sponsors
and supporters.

6LJQLʞFDnt In-Kind Donations

In Honor of

American Airlines

Rodney Kageyama

Todd Baker

Mr. Akemi Miyake's 100th Birthday Celebration

Bose ProfessionalDaren Mooko

Bourbon Foods USA

Patricia Wyatt

Hoshizaki
Glenn Inanaga

In Memory ofITO EN (North America) Inc.

Rodney Kageyama

Sheri Miyamoto

Katsumi Kunitsugu

Mutual Trading Co., Inc.

Hisao Matsumoto

NEC Display Solutions

Peggy Mikuni

Primo Water & Dispensers

Jun Mori

Ushio America, INC.
Yamajirushi Miyako Foods

We are deeply grateful to all donors. We regret that due to limited space we cannot list
everyone. If your name has been displayed incorrectly, or inadvertently excluded, please accept
our deepest apologies.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORSSTAFF
Patricia M. Wyatt, President & CEO

Glenn Inanaga, Cherng Family Trust
Chair of the Board of Directors
Nancy Matsui, American Airlines (retired)Vice-Chair, External
George Tanaka, Union Bank
Vice-Chair, Internal
Gary Kawaguchi, Upper Crust Enterprises
Interim Treasurer
Gerald Fukui, Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
Secretary
Craig Tomiyoshi, IW Group
Immediate Past Chair

Members, Bravo Health (retired)Bette Hiramatsu, Hiramatsu and Associates
Thomas Iino, Paciﬁc Commerce Bank
Nikki Kodama, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tim Manaka, Jr., FIA Insurance Services, Inc.
Jean Miao, JTM Global Philanthropy Advisors
Johnny Mori, Kinnara Taiko/Gagaku
Alan Nishio, Cal State University, Long Beach (retired)
Lauren Ohata, Heath Management Associates
Dolly Oishi, Japan Airlines
Henry Ota, Esq.
Jan Perry, Infrastructure Funding AllianceSandra Sakamoto, Esq., LimNexus LLP
Hirotada Takada, Deloitte Partner (retired)
Russel Tsuda, The Boeing Company
David Yamahata, Los Angeles Fire Department (retired)

Administration
Helen H. Ota, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Jess Katz, Executive Assistant to President & CEO
Carolina Roque, Development Associate
Emily Bernhardt
Marlene Lee, Office Manager
Eiko Fujino, Receptionist

Programs
Hirokazu Kosaka, Master Artist in Resident
Alison De La Cruz, Vice President of Programs
Rani de Leon, Associate Director of Performing Arts
Carol Onaga, Aratani Theatre and Center Building General Manager
Gilberto ”Mago” Morales, Production Manager
Chester Ikei, Senior Advisor
Jane Matsumoto, Culinary Arts Advisor
Scott Oshima, Sustainable Little Tokyo Program Director
Alma Guzman, Sustainable Little Tokyo Program Coordinator
Amy Honjiyo, Sustainable Little Tokyo Cycle of Food Coordinator
Kenji Liu, Mellon Community Curatorial Fellow
Terry Hashimoto, Box Office Coordinator

Operations
Michelle Moreno, Vice President of Operations
Rafael Piña, Chief Engineer
Pedro Gutierrez, Operations Assistant
Eric Hawthorne, Operations AssistantAric Nakamoto, Operations AssistantMaria Magdalena Rodriguez, Operations AssistantFrancisco Soc Sut, Operations AssistantJapanese American Cultural & Community Center | 244 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 | 2019-2020 Annual Report | 14

JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTERTHANK YOU