JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER
ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019

A MESSAGE FROM THE

CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2018-2019 was a year of transition for JACCC, with the search for a full-time President and CEO as well as the closureof the Garden Level of the Center Building in preparation for the launch of the Toshizo Watanabe Culinary CulturalCenter.
Despite the challenges that a leadership transition can bring, in no small part due to the leadership of the JACCC
executive team and the commitment of the staff, volunteers and Board of Directors, the organization was not only able
to sustain the positive momentum built over the past several years, but continue to grow, evolve, an move forward
against the priorities outlined in the 2017 strategic plan.
Over the past year, we’ve made significant and positive changes that have enhanced our ability to serve our members,neighbors and community. These include our programs and content, our membership program and benefits, ourfacilities operations, partnerships with organizations in and outside of Little Tokyo, and our relationship with Japan.
On behalf of the Board, I’d like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our donors, funders, partners,volunteers and everyone in the JACCC community that supported and contributed to the organization throughout ourtransition.
Because of this support the JACCC is strong, with a bright future. With Patricia Wyatt, our new President and CEO
at the helm, the opening of the Toshizo Watanabe Culinary Cultural Center and new and innovative performing andvisual arts programs coming to the center, incredible opportunities and amazing experiences lay ahead. We invite
you to engage with us and be part of the next chapter of JACCC!
Sincerely,

Craig Tomiyoshi
Chair of the Board of Directors

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.

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In FY 2018–2019,
JACCC hosted

130 DAYS ofFREEprograms.

My favorite thing about working withJACCC has been getting to know thecommunity and all of the individuals
who help make it all that it is.
JACCC puts on various shows, offers
unique programs, and holds/supports
countless events that bring people fromall walks of life together.
I am so happy to volunteer for JACCC
and to have the opportunity to meet thediverse community of Little Tokyo.
- KELLY SERA,JACCC VOLUNTEERIn FY 2018–2019,212 VOLUNTEERSJ A C C C プラザ で 毎日ラジ オ 体 操

donatedをして、自分の健康がよくなってきて いるし、毎 日 同じ 人と会うの がたのしみです

HOURS OF SERVICE over
35 days of programming.

- TAMIO SHIMURA,RAJIO TAISO PARTICIPANT

1,426

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In FY 2018–2019, theAratani Theatre was in use for193		days ofperformance.

Meanwhile, JACCC’s Center
Building was home to22

community andnon-profit
organizations.

In addition,
JACCC Plaza, George J. Doizaki
Gallery, James Irvine Japanese Garden,
Japanese American National War
Memorial Court, Garden Room,Tea Room, and Toshizo Watanabe
Exhibition Center hosted

1,628

programs, exhibitions,and special events.

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I have many happy memories allconnected with JACCC. It’s beena privilege and an honor that
I was able to perform at theAratani Theatre.
- TAKAYO FISCHER, TALES OF CLAMORAs a teenager, what makes me the most
excited [about JACCC] is being ableto learn about where my culture camefrom and how it has evolved over time.
It’s a beautiful way to keep in touchwith where we came from.
- GARRETT NOSE,CULINARY WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTJACCC.org

5For the Little Tokyo community, JACCC
is an invaluable resource taking part inalmost all of the major events that
happen around Little Tokyo. For mybusiness, JACCC is an important partner.
For my growing family, JACCC is an
educator of our Japanese roots. We
always look foward to JACCC events!
- ROY KUROYANAGI, JAPANGELES OWNER

In FY 2018–2019,
JACCC andSustainable Little Tokyo
programs welcomed

1,846
artists andcommunity
partners.

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62018–2019 FINANCIALS
During fiscal year 2018-19, JACCC continued to expand programming in performing arts, most notably with the month-long presentation of
the world premier of TALES OF CLAMOR in the Aratani Theatre Black Box. JACCC continued programming with the Little Tokyo Garden Series,
the 100th Birthday Celebration of Madame Fujima Kansuma and the Heritage II Album Release Concert for Mark de Clive-Lowe. JACCC’s
Community Engagement department produced 5 festivals this year including the inaugural Keiro no Hi (Celebrating Older Adults).
Visual and cultural arts programming was also robust with new exhibits in the Gallery including a Washi Papermaker Exhibition from Fukui
Prefecture and a continued cultural exchange with San Fernando funded by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. JACCC further
expanded its community engagement with the Sustainable Little Tokyo program, including the Windows of Little Tokyo and free art happenings
at the 341 First Street North space. Culinary classes increased and included Hitachiya Knife Sharpening, Sakura Mochi Making and Kyoto
coffee brewing techniques workshops. We also offered audiences unique tasting experiences through the Tachinomi Experience and Sip &Savor while planning is underway for the Toshizo Watanabe Culinary Cultural Center.
JACCC ended the fiscal year with an operating deficit of -$240K and an overall deficit of -$44K including temporarily restricted activity.
Excluding Allegiance from the prior year, contributions increased $243K primarily due to bequests, while grants decreased -$461K. The prioryear included a $300K multi-year grant. Capital gifts were $1.5M less than the prior year which included a $2M gift from 1 individual.
Earned income was $8K higher than the prior year. Rental income was down $68K related to closing the Garden for construction starting inJanuary, but ticket income, workshop fees, and merchandise increased $76K from the prior year (excluding Allegiance).
Overall operating expenses decreased -$336K, or -9% from the prior year. Program expenses decreased -$305K and management andfundraising expenses decreased -$32K.
JACCC continues to move forward with exciting new programs and more robust fundraising to continue to achieve stability for the present andlong-term.
The financial results depicted in our Annual Report are pre-audited. JACCC’s complete audited financial statements can be obtained uponrequest at (213) 628-2725.

REVENUE SUMMARY
Membership
3%
Investment
Miscellaneous
Income1%
Ticket & 4%
Merchandise
Sales
4%
Grants6%

EXPENSE SUMMARY
SpecialEvents4%

Fundraising
8%

Capital Gifts
23%

Management& General
12%

Special Events
12%
Tenant Rentals
17%
Other Rentals
13%

ProgramServices
75%

Contributions
15%

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For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands)												2019		

2018

Support and Revenue		Grant Revenue							227948		Contributions, Dues & Special Events				
1,050
947		Capital Gifts 							791		2,330		
Rentals 							1,0741,142		Gifts in Kind						95				Program Income					193699		Investment Income 						15094		Total Support and Revenue				3,494
6,165			Functional Expenses		Program Services					2,664 		2,969		
Management and General				437544		Fundraising						291216					Special Events 						146145		Total Functional Expenses 					3,538		3,874					Net Results: Support and Revenue		over Functional Expenses					(44) 		2,291			
Asset, Liability & Net Asset Summary		Cash & Cash Equivalents				
948
1,319 					Investments						3,169
2,647		Grants Receivable					1,046
1,360		Accounts Receivable 					6025		Prepaid Expenses					3227		Property & Equipment (net of depreciation)			
5,928 		5,927 					Art Collections 						222222		Other Assets 						8166				Total Asset						11,486
11,593				
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses		
231
192					Loans Payable 						1,683 		1,838		Deferred Revenue					5044		Other Liabilities 						12376					Total Net Assets					9,399		9,443		

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Total Liabilities and Net Assets			11,486

11,5938

ありがとうございました
THANK YOU TO OUR 2018–2019 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS$100,000 to $999,999
Aratani Foundation
Folick Family
Ken & JoAnn Hamamura
Terasaki Foundation
Terasawa Family Trust$50,000 to $99,999
George Sugimoto$15,000 to $49,999
California Humanities
Ernest & Kiyo Doizaki
Henri & Tomoye Takahashi Foundation
Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs
Henry Ota
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and CulturalHeritage
Upper Crust Enterprise$5,000 to $14,999
CBS Diversity
Eagle, Globerman and Kodama Foundation
Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
Gonsaku & Mine Ito Families
Glenn Inanaga
JA Community Foundation
Gary & Suzette Kawaguchi
Ikuko Kiriyama
Los Angeles County Department of Arts & CultureLTSC Community Development Corporation
Sandy Sakamoto & Nolan Maehara
NBC Universal
State of California
George Tanaka
The J. Paul Getty TrustRussel & Vicky Tsuda
Bill Yee$2,500 to $4,999
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGrand Performances
Bette Hiramatsu
Barbara Ito, In memory of Philip Ito from the Ito Family
James Irvine Foundation
Lauren Kawaguchi
Jonathan Kawaguchi
Daren Mooko
Johnny & Wendy Mori
Alan Nishio
Ronald Ohata
George Okamoto
Jeanne Sakamoto
Mitch Taguchi
Randall & Mari Tamura
UCLA Aratani Care Program
Jenn WongDavid & Helen Yamahata$1,000 to $2,499
Cheryl IdemotoTsutomu Ige
Robert Iritani
Keidanren (Council for Better Corporate)
Michael Komai
Jo Ann Komai
Martin Lee
Los Angeles Japanese Auto Corp.
Tim R. & Marion Manaka
Nancy Matsui
Jean Miao
Kenichiro Mizoguchi
Wayne Nagao
Rod & Elsie Nakamoto
Michael G. Okamura
Thomas M. Priselac
Red Bull North America
Kanji Sahara
Dennis & Joani Sugino
Susan Tamaki

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2018–2019 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS$1,000 to $2,499 (continued)$500 to $999 (continued)

Lily Tamara
Glenn Tanaka
Jami Tanihana
The Boeing Company
The Tides FoundationSandra Toshiyuki
United Way
Women’s Center for CreativeWork
Noe & Mary Yamabe

Debra Nakatomi
Gilbert & Penny Nishimura
Michael Obi
Michael Okabayashi
Howard & Emily Okano
Debbie Okihara
Glenn Omatsu
Rumiko Ota
Linda Ota
Michael & Hitomi RiceBill & Christy Seki
Shimoda Design Group, LLP
Chris Stehman
Max Stolz
Ashley Tabaddor
Norito R. & Takaye Takamoto
Gordon & Joan Tani
Carol Tanita
Jeffrey D. Tom
TRICO Trading Corporation
Yuko Uyesugi
Kosei Yamamoto
Donna Yamashita$500 to $999
Ashley Arikawa
California Arts Council
Eugene & Pat Chow
Amy Ford-WagnerBeth Fujishige
Tony Fujita
Harry J. Furuya
Keith Inatomi
Arlene R. Ito
Dean Kanemitsu
Karl & Jean Kawakami
Dennis K. Kimura
Knockout Productions
Nikki Kodama
Chikako Kojima
Barbara J. Komas
Jason Kusagaya
Local Initiatives Support
Corporation
Jim & Patsy Matsushita
Lynn Akemi Miyamoto
Hitochi & Charlene Morimoto
Kenneth & Priscilla Mui
Gwen Muranaka
Victor Muraoka
Tadashi Nakase
Rumiko Nakatani

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Significant In-Kind Donations
American Airlines
Bose Professional
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Ushio America, Inc.
In Honor of:
The Issei and Nisei who hadvisions for JACCC.

We are deeply grateful to all donors.
We regret that due to limited space wecannot list everyone. If your namehas been displayed incorrectly, or
inadvertantly excluded, please
accept our deepest apologies.

10ありがとうございました
THANK YOU TO OUR
2019 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Signature Sponsor
Terasaki Family Foundation
Major Sponsors
American Airlines
Folick Family
Terasaki Family Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
MUFG Union Bank
Sugimoto Family, George, Ruri, Lisa, & NathanGold Sponsors
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Aratani FoundationKawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
Frank & Sachi Kawana
Silver Sponsors
Doizaki and Sons
Fukui MortuaryFrank & Betty HijiThomas & Barbara Iino
Glenn & Michiko Inanaga
Gonsaku & Mine Ito Family
IW Group
Hiroyo Nonoyama & Henry Ota
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Suntory Holdings Ltd.
Bronze Sponsors
FIA Insurance Services Inc.
ITO EN
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Hon. & Mrs. Ronald & Fujie Ohata
Pacific Alliance Group
SoCalGas
Gold Patrons
Metro
Alan & Yvonne Nishio
Royal Property Mgmt of Little Tokyo Towers
Sandy Sakamoto & Nolan Maehara
CSA Patron Sponsors
Family & Friends of Ronald N. Ohata
Lauren Masako Ohata
Community Sponsors

East West Players
Gift of Compassion
Family & Friends of Dorothy Matsuoka
Family & Friends of traci kato-kiriyama
Friends of Ronald N. Ohata
Friends of traci kato-kiriyama
Fujima Kansuma, Fujima Kansuma Kai

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Community Sponsors (continued)
Japanese American Korean War VeteransJapanese American National Museum
Keiro
Little Tokyo Service Center
NCRR/Nikkei Progressives
Nisei Week/JWSSC/LTHS
OCBC Project Kokoro
OCBC Project Kokoro Craft
Okura Mental Health Leadership Foundation
Omotesenke Domonkai So Cal Region& Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment
Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program
So-Phis of Orange County
Event Sake Sponsors
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Takara Sake USA Inc.
Significant in-kind support provided byAmerican Airlines
Beam Suntory California
BokksuCook Drink Eat Spain
Kokoro Care Packages
Suntory Holdings Ltd.
Additional donations $500 & Above
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Gerald Fukui
Scott HijiGlenn & Michiko Inanaga
Alan & Linda Ishibashi
Ito-Wong families in memory of Philip Ito
Jones & Associates
Gary Kawaguchi
Sumi Kawaratani
Nikki Kodama & Arnold Yniguez
Nolan Maehara & Sandy Sakamoto
Timothy Manaka, Jr.
Nancy Matsui
Lynn Miyamoto
Mayumi & Wilson Morishita
Wendy Morishita
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Wayne Nagao
Keri L. Nakama
Rumiko Nakatani
Jeffrey P. Neu
Michelle Obi
Nancy Okubo
Teresa S. O’Lear
Henry Ota
Thomas Sano
Dr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Sasaki
Lisa Sugimoto & Don Nose
Sushi Gen
Mari Takahashi
Mari & Randy Tamura
George Tanaka
David L. Teragawa
Joshua M. Urquidi
Hirohisa Watanabe
Michael & Ellies WatanabeDavid & Helen Yamahata

112018–2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFFBOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFFOFFICERS

Daren Mooko
Interim President & CEO

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

MEMBERS
Jeff Folick, Bravo Health (retired)Bette Hiramatsu, Hiramatsu and Associates
Thomas Iino, First Choice 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, California State University, Long Beach (retired)
Dolly Oishi, Japan Airlines
Henry Ota, Esq.
Jan Perry, City of Los Angeles
Sandra Sakamoto, Esq., LimNexus LLP
Russel Tsuda, Spectrolab, Inc.
David Yamahata, Los Angeles Fire Department (retired)

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PROGRAMSADMINISTRATION

Hirokazu Kosaka
Master Artist in Residence
Alison De La Cruz
Vice President of Programs
Carol Onaga
General Manager, Aratani
TheatreRani de Leon
Performing Arts Programmer
Brandon Hawkinson
Interim Production Manager
Terry Hashimoto
Box Office Coordinator
Chester Ikei
Senior Advisor
Wakana Kimura
Cultural Arts Manager
Kent Marume
Community Engagement
Manager
Jane MatsumotoInterim Culinary Associate
Scott Oshima
Lead Community Organizer

Michelle Moreno
Vice President of Operations
Helen H. Ota
Director of Donor Engagement& Special Events
Eiko Fujino
Receptionist
Moet Kurakata
Executive Assistant to the
President/CEOMarlene Lee
Office Manager
Carolina RoqueDevelopment Assistant

OPERATIONS
Rafael Pina
Chief Engineer
Arturo Carballo
Pedro Gutierrez
Eric Hawthorne
Aric Nakamoto
Maria Magdalena Rodriguez
Francisco Soc Sut
Operations Assistants

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