JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER
ANNUAL REPORT 2015 - 2016

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The 2015-2016 Fiscal Year represented a year of incremental growth, attention to long-timedeferred maintenance and a chance to dream for the future. For the third consecutive year, wehave a positive operating budget while increasing and fine-tuning our arts and culturalofferings to the community. We were able to tend to some maintenance issues like replacing
the Aratani Theatre roof before El Niño approached, and we increased our staff capacity
by adding two critical positions. With a little more stability on the horizon, we were alsoable to begin dreaming about ways to engage new audiences through new programs, suchas the culinary arts.
Our accomplishments would not be possible without the support from our longtime donors
and new partners who have joined us in cultivating JACCC as a vibrant place for current
and future generations to learn about, feel, and create community around Japanese andJapanese American arts and culture. My special heartfelt gratitude to JACCC’s dedicatedstaff and Board of Directors whose passion and commitment to our work has helped makeall of it possible.
We are pleased with the results of the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year and look forward to continued
progress in the new year.			Sincerely,			Leslie A. Ito			President & CEO

JACCC MISSION
To present, perpetuate, transmit, and promote Japanese and Japanese Americanarts and culture to diverse audiences, and to provide a center to enhancecommunity programs.
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JACCC ties people andcommunities together
through place, programs,performances, arts & culture.

In FY 2015-2016,
JACCC hosted

148 DAYS ofFREEprograms.

I feel very lucky to live in Little Tokyo and have theJapanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) andthe Aratani Theater as neighbors. The JACCC brings such diverse,interesting and invigorating shows and activities. For me, living
here in DTLA on a limited income, can be discouraging andchallenging, trying to attend cultural activities around town.
But the JACCC folks have always welcomed me and found me
a seat, even, when I couldn’t pay! As a senior, I know, its hardenough for seniors to get out and about. I am really thrilled that
the JACCC can afford to open its doors to everyone. I hope they
can continue to operate as a cultural community institution andnever turn poor people away from events. The JACCC is truly

a beautiful flower in the landscape of Los Angeles.
- Jeff Chop, Little Tokyo resident「今年のはじめに文化会館にていけばな教授歴２５周年記念 いけばな展を催すことが出来ました。
すべての条件がそろった会場構成とロサンゼルスのセントラルロケーションという立地条件も便利でこの上も無い恵まれた環境で開催出来ましたことに感謝しております。
スタッフの方達も真剣に会場構成を考えて下さり色々な問題点も解決して協力していただきお陰様で展示会も成功することが出来ました。
このような施設がロサンゼルスのLittle Tokyoにあることは本当に光栄であり我々であります、これからも大切にコミニュティーの一員として守って行きたいと思います。」-武市（玉春）治子 草月流師範会理事

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In FY 2015-2016,
JACCC programs welcomed

artists andcommunity partners.

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JACCC’s Center Building
was home to22

community andnon-profit
organizations.

In addition, theGeorge J. Doizaki Gallery,James Irvine Japanese Garden,
National Japanese American
Veterans Memorial Court,
and Tea Room hosted“It was a dream come true to bring the original newmusical, “Peace On Your Wings” to Los Angeles
for its West Coast premiere, and we couldn’t havedone it without the incredible partnership of theJapanese American Cultural & Community Center.
The experience both preparing for and being in thetheater went smoothly due to the organization ofthe JACCC’s team, and the meticulous attention todetail which was crucial to producing the show
away from our home theater. The warmth andhospitality from the board and staff of theJACCC, as well as the lovely, well equipped
Aratani Theatre, all contributed to making thecast, crew, and accompanying traveling party
feel very much at home.
-Jenny Taira, Ohana Arts Executive Director &Laurie Rubin, Ohana Arts Co-Artistic Director

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programs, exhibitions,and special events.
Meanwhile, theAratani Theatre was in use for167
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JACCC is gratefulto have a passionate anddedicated volunteer base. In FY
2015-2016, 228 JACCC volunteers
donated 1,477.5 hours of service
across 19 days of programming.
“Before joining the Nikkei Student Union at UCLA, I had noidea that there was a difference between being Japanese andJapanese American; I’ve come to embrace my JapaneseAmerican culture over the years, and the one thing that neverfails to refresh me is being in the community. In particular,

working with the Japanese American Cultural &Community Center has taught me a lot about what itmeans to be Japanese American, as well as whatit means to make a community thrive: I have helped

In FY 2015-2016,228 VOLUNTEERS
donated over1,477

HOURS OF SERVICE

bring color and music back to Little Tokyo; I have served
generous community members as they take time to eat and bemerry; I have brought generations of Nikkei—and those hailingfrom other ethnic communities—together in celebration; the list
goes on, and there are many more experiences waiting. Beyond
performing “community service,” the JACCC has really helped me
become part of the community. I’ve learned so much at eachand every event, and with each new thing I learn,I also find something new to love.”-Emiko Kranz, UCLA Nikkei Student Union
Emiko and other members of theUCLA Nikkei Student Union areamong the hundreds of generous
volunteers who donated their time
to JACCC programs like Fiesta
Matsuri, CrabFest, and LA Uke Expo.

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2015-2016 FINANCIALS
During fiscal year 2015-2016, JACCC continued to expand programming in Performing Arts, Visual &Cultural Arts, and Community Engagement providing a vibrant cultural resource for the Little Tokyo andGreater Los Angeles community. New programs included the first Culinary Arts event with Chef NobuMatsuhisa, the Little Tokyo Concert Series, and exciting performances such as Peace on Your Wings,Burai, Nobuyuki Tsujii, and Keiko Matsui.
JACCC ended the year with a modest surplus of $7,855. Contributed revenue increased $123K overall,including significant gains in grants from foundations and individuals. Rentals increased $71K with fulloccupancy in the Center Building and increased use in the Aratani Theater. Other income increased $83K,
including increases in ticket revenue from new programming.
Overall expenses increased $230K, an 8% increase from the prior year with fully staffed positions,increased programming, and new initiatives funded by restricted grants. Capital investments to thetheater roof and Center Building HVAC were made. JACCC continues to move forward with exciting newprograms while continuing to achieve stability for the present and long-term.
The financial results depicted in our Annual Report were derived from the JACCC audited June 30, 2016,
consolidated financial statements, which contained an unqualified audit opinion. JACCC’s complete
audited financial statements can be obtained upon request at (213) 628-2725.

REVENUE SUMMARY
Investment
Income Miscellaneous2%
2%
Gifts-in-Kind
Membership
1%
3%

EXPENSE SUMMARY

Fundraising
4%

SpecialEvents6%

Ticket &Merchandise Sales
7%
Grants25%
Other
Rentals
18%
Contributions
10%
TenantRentals18%

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Management& General
19%
ProgramServices
71%

SpecialEvents15%

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For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands)													2016		
Support and Revenue
Grant Revenue								775Contributions, Dues & Special Events					
846Rentals								1,103
Gifts in Kind 								24Miscellaneous Income (1)					
266Investment Income						74Total Support and Revenue					3,088			Functional Expenses
Program Services 							2,182
Management and General					
595Fundraising 								134Special Events							170Total Functional Expenses					3,080			Net Results: Support and Revenue over Functional Expenses
8			Asset, Liability & Net Asset Summary
Cash & Cash Equivalents 						
707Investments							1,425
Grants Receivable 							493Accounts Receivable						62Prepaid Expenses 							10Property & Equipment (net of depreciation) 			
6,133
Art Collections							222Other Assets							35Total Asset 								9,088			Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses			
134
Loans Payable							1,881
Deferred Revenue 							51Other Liabilities							17Total Net Assets 							7,005
Total Liabilities and Net Assets

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9,088

2015
364
1,134
1,032
58
182
16
2,787
1,916
538
174
223
2,850
(63)
845
1,250
236
69
8
6,319
222
35
8,984
190
1,744
30
22
6,997
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ありがとうございました

THANK YOU TO OUR 2015-2016 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS$100,000 and above
Annenberg Foundation
Aratani Foundation
Bloomberg Foundation
Durfee Foundation
Surdna Foundation$50,000 to $99,999
Folick Family
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
Terasaki Family Foundation$15,000 to $49,999
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
City of Los Angeles, Department of 		Cultural Affairs
L.A. County Arts Commission
The Henri & Tomoye Takahashi
Charitable Foundation
George, Ruri, Nathan & Lisa Sugimoto
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
$5,000 to $14,999
California Community Foundation
Ron Cheung
Edison International
Gerald Fukui
J. Paul Getty Trust
GoogleKen & Jo Ann Hamamura
John R. & Dora Haynes Foundation
HitachiPhilip & Barbara Ito
The JBA Foundation
Aiko Kawaratani
Nikki Kodama & Family
Henry Ota
Pasadena Art Alliance
Rising Stars Youth Leadership
Sandra Sakamoto & Nolan MaeharaTony Nobuyuki & Kori Hojo
Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation
So-PhisLarry & Mucci Taylor
MUFG Union Bank N.A.
Wells Fargo
Kanako Yokoi-Chungjaccc.org$2,500 to $4,999
California Arts Council
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Susan Chang
Community Arts ResourcesFrank Ellsworth
FIA Insurance Services, Inc.
Tony Fujita
The Heads Up Youth Foundation
Thomas Iino
Glenn & Michiko Inanaga
Leslie Ito & Steven Wong
The James Irvine Foundation
Japanese American Korean War
Memorial
Los Angeles Japanese Auto Corp.
Wayne Nagao
Naritoku Charitable Foundation
Alan Nishio
Ronald & Fujie Ohata
Shin `Enkan FoundationYasumasa Tanano
UCLA Terasaki Center forJapanese Studies$1,000 to $2,499
Calvin Abe
Douglas Aihara
Dr. Akiko Agishi
Linda Aratani
Bank of America United Way
Beikoku Shodo Kenkyu Kai
Kathryn Doi Todd
Ronald Doizaki
Friends of the Little Tokyo
LibraryRuby Hori
Tomio Ito
J. Morita USA
Don & Susan Kang Charitable 		Foundation
Sheldon & Naomi Kawahara
MA and Josephine Grisham 		
Foundation
Tim & Marion Manaka
The Mary Kiyoko Sakioka Trust
Nancy Matsui
Jean Miao
Johnny Mori
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Jack & Kaya Naito
Peter O’Malley
Dolly Oishi
Dr. Keiichiro Omori
Rafu Shimpo Foundation$1,000 to $2,499 (continued)
Anne & Jack Smith
George & Brad Takei
Susan Tamaki
Tokio Marine Management
Sandy Toshiyuki
Joshua WarnerDavid & Helen Yamahata
Masao Yamashiro
Steven Yamashita
Yoshimoto Entertainment 		
U.S.A., Inc.
$500 to $999
Sakaye Aratani
Constellation Brands
Mimi Do
Lori Gage
Allyson Hayashi
Steve & Janine Hunt
Chris Inouye
Japanese Women’s Society of 		Southern California
Rose Jong
Atsuko Kanai
Walter Andrew Kowalchuk
Frances Kuramoto
Richard McDanel
Ken Minami
Ann Miyagi
David Ono
Jan C. Perry
Wayne & Pauline Shimizu
Lisa Sugino
Norito Takamoto
Ted Tokio Tanaka
Jonathan & Lynne Weaver
Significant In-Kind Donations
American Airlines
BoseHiji Bros.
In Memory of:
Kiyoshi Kawaratani
Dr. Paul Terasaki
In Honor of:
Dr. & Mrs. Keith Terasaki
We are deeply grateful to all donors.
We regret due to limited space wecannot list everyone. If your namehas been displayed incorrectly, or
inadvertantly excluded, please accept
our deepest apologies.

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THANK YOU TO OUR
2016 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Major Sponsors
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Folick Family
Terasaki Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Aratani Foundation
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
MUFG Union Bank N.A.
George, Ruri, Nathan & Lisa Sugimoto
Silver Sponsors
Doizaki and Sons
First Republic Bank
Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
JAPAN HOUSE
Nikki Kodama & Family
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Henry Ota
Pacific Commerce Bank/Thomas Iino
Sandy Sakamoto & Nolan Maehara
SoCalGas
Bronze Sponsors
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (2)FIA Insurance Services Inc.
Glenn & Michiko Inanaga
Gonsaku & Mine Ito Families
Ito/Wong Family
IW Group Inc.
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Hon. Don Knabe
Nobuyuki Family
Hon. & Mrs. Ronald & Fujie Ohata
Panda Express
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Gold Patrons
Alan & Yvonne Nishio
LA Metro

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Community Sponsors
Asia America Symphony AssociationFujima Kansuma
Gift of Compassion
Go For Broke National Education Center
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple
Japanese American Korean War Veterans & JapaneseAmerican Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee
Japanese American National Museum
Little Tokyo Historical Society
Little Tokyo Rotary Club & Little Tokyo Business
AssociationLittle Tokyo Service Center
Orange County Buddhist Church
Orange County Buddhist Church Adult Buddhist
AssociationPacific Asian Consortium in Employment
Project Kokoro
Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program
So-PhisTanaka Farms
Carol Tanita, Family & Friends (3)Urasenke Tankokai LAA
Venice Pioneer Project/Venice JCC
Event Sake Sponsor
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Takara Sake USA
Significant in-kind support provided byAmerican Airlines
Bose
Additional Donations $500 and Above
Howard & Lynn Arimoto
Maureen Costello / United Pacific Pet, LLC
Deloitte & Touche
Matt Gruver / Jack Clancy Associates
Ken & JoAnn Hamamura
Terry S. Hara
Rudolph Hill
David & Kathy Ikeda
Glen Kazahaya
Kintetsu Enterprises Company of America
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Jeffrey Neu
Gordon Sasaki
Bill Seki
Lisa Sugimoto
Sushi Gen-Aomori Nebutabayashi Hozonkai
Victoria Tani
George Tanaka
Phyllis Uyemura
Yuko Uyesugi
Paul Yamaguchi

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2015-2016 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Officers
George Tanaka, Union Bank
Chair of the Board of Directors
Nancy Matsui, American Airlines
Vice-Chair, External
Glenn Inanaga, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Vice-Chair, Internal
Tony Nobuyuki, Fairway Real Estate
Treasurer
Gerald Fukui, Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
Secretary
Henry Ota, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair

Honorary Chairs
Sakaye Aratani
Maria Hodgson
Supervisor Don Knabe
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard

Members
Jeff Folick, Bravo Health (retired)Toshio Terry Handa, Japanese Chamber of Commerceof Southern California
Bette Hiramatsu, Hiramatsu and Associates
Thomas Iino, Pacific Commerce Bank
Gary Kawaguchi, Upper Crust Enterprises
Nikki Kodama, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tim Manaka, Jr., FIA Insurance Services, Inc.
Jean Miao, JTM Global Philanthropy Advisors
Daren Mooko, Pomona College, ClaremontJohnny Mori, Kinnara Taiko/Gagaku
Alan Nishio, California State University, Long Beach (retired)
Dolly Oishi, Japan Airlines
Jan Perry, City of Los Angeles
Sandra Sakamoto, Esq., Lim, Ruger & Kim, LLC
Diane Tanaka Suzuki, HealthCare Partners
Craig Tomiyoshi, IW Group Inc.
David Yamahata, Los Angeles Fire Department (retired)

Co-Chairs
Henry Ota, Esq.
Yoshihiro Sano, Pacific Alliance Group
Members
Ronald Doizaki, Doizaki & Sons
Dr. Frank L. Ellsworth
Erwin Furukawa
Terry Hara, Los Angeles Police Department (retired)
Chris Inouye, Marsh Risk & Insurance Services
Tomio Ito, Ito Farms
Yuji Iwanaga, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
Noritoshi Kanai, Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Masami Kitano, M.D.
Kelvin Lee, FIG Partners
David Lin, IW Group
Akemi Miyake, Sawada Miyake Farms
Ernest Nagamatsu, D.D.S.
Jack Naito
Keiichiro Omori, M.D.
Etsuko PriceAnne Shen Smith
Hiroko Tatebe, GOLD (Global Organization forLeadership and Diversity)
William A. Witte, Related
Stan Yoshihara, R7 Real Estate Inc.

2015-2016 JACCC STAFF
Leslie A. Ito
President & CEO
Administration
Michelle Moreno
Director of Administration & Operations
Helen H. Ota
Director of Development & Marketing
Eiko Fujino
Receptionist
Terry Hashimoto
Box Office & Membership Coordinator
Kisa Ito
Executive AssistantMarlene Lee
Office ManagerProgramsAlison De La Cruz
Director of Performing Arts & Community Engagement
Hirokazu Kosaka
Master Artist in Residencejaccc.org

Chester Ikei
Gallery Assistant
Wakana Kimura
Cultural Arts Manager
Kent Marume
Community Engagement Coordinator
Carol Onaga
General Manager, Aratani Theatre
Katherine Nixon
Production Manager
Rani de Leon
Performing Arts Consultant
Operations
Arthur Granados
Chief Engineer
Javier Ixta
Arturo Carballo
Pedro Gutierrez
Aric Nakamoto
Maria Magdalena Rodriguez
Francisco Soc Sut
Operations Assistants

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