JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER
ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The 2016–2017 Fiscal Year marked a year of planning with confidence and intentionality.
JACCC was fortunate to have been granted support from the DeVos Institute of Arts
Management at the University of Maryland allowing us to work for eight months with BrettEgan, one of the nation’s top leaders in strategic planning. JACCC leadership, which included
both board and staff, created a plan to span through 2022, mapping out our future andallowing for course-corrections as needed.
This Fiscal Year also marks the fourth consecutive year that JACCC has maintained apositive operating budget. This is due to the commitment of our donors and supporters who
have helped us stabilize our operations and continue to make a significant impact on theexperiences of every artist, audience member, and participant, young and young at heart whovisits and enjoys the programs at JACCC.
As I head toward my fifth year of leading this institution, I am thankful every day for the hard
work and dedication of our staff and board members. Their efforts have helped us get to aplace where we are able to plan strategically and confidently, and bring our audiences a multitude of programming ranging from traditional to contemporary: Edo period art of the PriceCollection, master artists like Nomura Mansaku, the Comedy Comedy Fest, and Ukuleles for
Little Tokyo. It has truly been an exciting and full year.				Sincerely,				Leslie A. Ito				President & CEO

JACCC MISSION
A hub for Japanese and Japanese American arts and culture and a community gathering placefor 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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2JACCC ties people andcommunities together
through place, programs,performances, arts & culture.

In FY 2016–2017,
JACCC hosted

189 DAYS of

FREEprograms.
Hirokazu Kosaka and the JACCC staff did a fabulous job curating anddisplaying my photographic exhibition, A REVERENCE FOR BEAUTY,
in the Doizaki Gallery. I have been fortunate to have exhibitions ofmy photographs around the world and no one has been easier andmore professional to work with than Hirokazu. And the reconfigured
and lighted space in the gallery is certainly first rate.
-Gil Garcetti, Photographer
UNESCO - IHE Cultural Ambassador

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In FY 2016–2017, theAratani Theatre was in use for236		

days ofperformance.

In addition, the JACCC Plaza,
George J. Doizaki Gallery, James
Irvine Japanese Garden, National
Japanese American Veterans
Memorial Court, Garden Room,and Tea Room hosted

2,625

The stature and magic of our 2016
The Comedy Comedy Festival: A Comedy
Festival could not have been achieved without
the generous support, resources and campus
of JACCC. Creating a high-quality productionin the heart of Little Tokyo was so meaningful
to advance our mission of presenting Asian
American and other diverse voices not
typically seen on mainstream comedy stages.
-Jenny Yang, Disoriented Comedy
The Comedy Comedy Festival Producer

programs, exhibitions,and special events.
Meanwhile, JACCC’s Center
Building was home tocommunity and22

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non-profitorganizations.

4ウクレレを始めてから生活自体がなんだか楽しくなって、時期尚早の感はありますが、元気が出てきました。楽器や音楽にもっと具体的に興味を持つようになりました。色々皆さんとお話出来るのも楽しみですし、勉強になります。頂いたウクレレは私の宝物です。
-Cathy H. Kajiyama, Ukuleles for
Little Tokyo participant

Sustainable Little Tokyo is a vital initiative thatstrengthens the Little Tokyo community throughcultural, economic, and sustainable strategies.
SLT is a valuable space that fights for theself-determination of the neighborhood while
creating opportunities for community-building. I
feel fortunate to work alongside such an incredible
group of committed members of SLT and continue towork towards the equitable growth of Little Tokyo.
-Theresa Hwang, SLT 2020 Consultant

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In FY 2016–2017,
JACCC andSustainable Little Tokyo
programs welcomed

1,040

artists andcommunitypartners.

5JACCC offered a wonderful year ofJapanese and Japanese American culturalarts enrichment including performances at
the Aratani Theatre, flower arrangement
and tea ceremony in the Doizaki Gallery,family and community programs in theJACCC Plaza, and new culinary arts
workshops. We are pleased to be able toparticipate as volunteers and we ourselves
were enriched for helping to offer these
events to our Los Angeles community.
-Lynette Takemoto, JACCC Volunteer

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JACCC is gratefulto have a passionate anddedicated volunteer base.

In FY 2016–2017,233 VOLUNTEERS
donated

2,050

HOURS OF SERVICE
over 67 daysof programming.

62016–2017 FINANCIALS
During fiscal year 2016–17, JACCC continued to expand programming in performing arts, cultural arts, andcommunity engagement providing a vibrant cultural resource for the Little Tokyo and Southern California
community and beyond.
JACCC ended the fiscal year with a surplus of $147,322. Contributed revenue increased $234K overall,including $460K in capital gifts for the proposed Culinary Cultural Center and Theatre upgrades. Rentals
increased $101K with full occupancy in the Center Building and increased use in the Theatre and Plaza.
Other income increased $9K, including ticket revenue, workshops, and distributions from the parking garage.
Overall operating expenses increased $94K, a 3% increase from the prior year. Increases were primarily due
to artistic and production costs for programming. Overhead costs and personnel remained consistent with theprior year.
Capital investments to the Theater boiler and lighting upgrades were made and will continue in preparation
for Allegiance at the Aratani Theatre. JACCC continues to move forward with exciting new programs whilecontinuing 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, 2017,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

EXPENSE SUMMARY

Membership Miscellaneous
2% 2%Gifts-in-Kind
Investment
2%
Income5%
Ticket &Merchandise Sales
6%

Fundraising
4%

SpecialEvents6%

Grants17%
Management& General
19%

Other
Rentals
18%

Contributions16%

TenantRentals
18%

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ProgramServices
71%

SpecialEvents14%

72016–2017 FINANCIALS
For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands)													2017		

2016

Support and Revenue
Grant Revenue								550775Contributions, Dues & Special Events					
1,066
846
Rentals								
1,204
1,103
Gifts in Kind 								79
24Miscellaneous Income (1) 						275266Investment Income 							14874Total Support and Revenue					3,3223,088			Functional Expenses
Program Services							2,251 		2,182
Management and General 						613595Fundraising 								138134Special Events							172170Total Functional Expenses 						3,174
3,080			Net Results: Support and Revenue over Functional Expenses		147
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Asset, Liability & Net Asset Summary
Cash & Cash Equivalents 						1,131
707
Investments 							1,593		1,425
Grants Receivable 							379493Accounts Receivable 							60
62Prepaid Expenses							36
10Property & Equipment (net of depreciation)			
5,872 		6,133Art Collections							222222Other Assets 								37
35Total Asset 								9,330
9,088			Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 				
210
134Loans Payable							1,817 		1,881
Deferred Revenue							78
51Other Liabilities							73
17Total Net Assets							7,152
7,005
Total Liabilities and Net Assets

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9,088

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2016–2017 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS$100,000 and above
Aratani Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Durfee Foundation
Ken & Jo Ann Hamamura
Henry Ota, in memory ofHarry & Sue Ota
Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.
Suntory Holdings Ltd.
Surdna Foundation
Akira Uehara$50,000 to $99,999
Los Angeles County Arts Commission$15,000 to $49,999
City of Los Angeles, Department ofCultural Affairs
Folick Family
Kajima International Inc.
Keiro
Mazda North American Operations
Joachim Splichal
The Henri & Tomoye Takahashi
Charitable Foundation
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
$5,000 to $14,999
Edison International
EGK Foundation
Hitachi Ltd.
Kensuke HottaBarbara Ito
J. Paul Getty Trust
Japan Business Association ofSouthern California
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial
Foundation
Mikuni American Corporation
MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
Pasadena Art Alliance
Pasona N.A., Inc.
Pillsbury Winthrop LLP
Riviera Holdings Limited$2,500 to $4,999
Day-Lee Foods, Inc.
Gerald Fukui
The Heads Up Youth Foundation
Horiba International
Glenn & Michiko Inanaga
The James Irvine Foundation
Aiko Kawaratani
Tim & Marion Manaka
Manufacturers Bank
MinebeaMitsumi Inc.
Naritoku Charitable Foundation
Robert Crowder Foundation
Yoshihiro Sano
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Susan Tamaki
Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd.
$1,000 to $2,499
AARP Sacramento
Calvin Abe
Dr. Akiko Agishi
Douglas Aihara
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance
Linda Aratani
Asian American Journalists Association
Asian Heritage Jazz Festival
Bank of the WestCBS Diversity
Kazuko Doizaki
Frank Ellsworth
Ernst & YoungFIA Insurance Services Inc.
Fujita & Associates CPA
Terry Hara
Leslie Furukawa & John Hayashi
Frank & Betty Hiji
Bette Hiramatsu
Ruby Hori
Julia Huang
Thomas Iino
Ishigami, Ishigami, & Ochi LLP
Japanese American Korean War Veterans
KSA America, Inc.
Carol Kawata
Nikki Kodama & Family
Kondo Shuzo Co.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2016–2017 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS$1,000 to $2,499 (continued)
Nancy Matsui
Nippon Life Insurance Companyof America
Alan Nishio
Yukinori Nishio
Office Sekkei America, Inc.
Hon. Ronald & Fujie Ohata
Dr. Keiichiro Omori
Pacific Commerce Bank
Prolink Accounting Services, Inc.
Rafu Shimpo Foundation
Sandra Sakamoto & Nolan
MaeharaSan Fernando Valley JapaneseAmerican Community Center
So-Phis of Orange County
George & Brad Takei
Randall & Mari Tamura
Yasumasa Tanano
Tokio Marine America
Tokyu Land US Corporation
UCLA Terasaki Center forJapanese Studies
Janice Yamada
CF Wong
Yaegaki Sake & Spirits Inc.
Yamasaki Insurance Agency
Reo & Reiko Yoshitani$500 to $999
Yaeko Aihara
Wendy Aihara Oshita
All Nippon Airways Company Ltd.
Karen Arita
Lynn Arthurs
Bank of America United Way
Susan Chang
Iheanyi D. ClemonsFirst Republic Bank
Ernie Fukumoto
Harry & Joyce Furuya
Lori Gage
Steve & Janine Hunt
Tsutomu Ige
Inabata America Corporation
Chris Inouye
Noriaki & Janet Ito
Tomio Ito

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Shoye Iwo
Tadahide & Rosa Kawahira
Toshiyuki Kihara
Manuel & Willette Klausner
Kobayashi & Company
Law Offices of Torres & BrennerMark Kosakura
Kevin Kroeker
Frances Kuramoto
Jean Miao
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Jane Murakami
Victor Muraoka
Ben Nagano
Chidori Nakamura
Nikkei Credit Union
June Okawa
David Ono
Candace Ota-Geary
Joseph C. Portillo
Paula Rao
Eric & Lillian Saito
Dick & Arleen Sakahara
Chris Segawa
Sachiko & William SekiThomas Shea
Wayne & Pauline Shimizu
Lillian & Wilson Soohoo
Max Stolz
Diane Suzuki
Miyako Kurata Tachibana
Norito R. Takamoto
Chris Timoteo
Toridoll Dining California LLC
Timothy Toyama
Ann Tsugawa
Bruce Unoura
Norio Uyematsu
Ben Vivari
Kenneth Watase
Ann Webster
Victor Wong
Mary YamabeDavid & Helen Yamahata

Significant In-Kind Donations
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Airlines
Bose Professional
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Epson America, Inc.
Hiji Bros.
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial
Foundation
POPDUPSun Noodle
Three Weavers Brewing Company
Ushio America, Inc.
In Honor of:
Marion Manaka
In Memory of:
Ronald Doizaki
Philip N. Ito
Marion Matoba
John J. Miyauchi
Katherine Mooko
Hatsuko Mukai
Don T. Nakanishi
Tsuyoko Sue Ota

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
2017 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Presenting Sponsor
Terasaki Family Foundation
Major Sponsors
American Airlines
Folick FamilyGold Sponsors
Aratani Foundation
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
MUFG Union Bank N.A.
George, Ruri, Nathan & Lisa Sugimoto
Suntory Holdings Ltd.
Silver Sponsors
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Doizaki and Sons
Fukui Mortuary
Glenn & Michiko Inanaga
Gonsaku & Mine Ito Families
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Henry Ota & Hiroyo Nonoyama
Pacific Commerce Bank/Thomas IinoBronze Sponsors
FIA Insurance Services Inc.
Friends of Kanji Sahara
IW Group
Ito/Wong FamilyJAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
Japanese Restaurant Association of America
Kanji Sahara Family
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Nobuyuki Family
Ronald & Fujie Ohata
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
SoCalGas
Gold Patrons
California Community Foundation
Metro
Alan & Yvonne Nishio
Sandy Sakamoto & Nolan Maehara

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Community Sponsors
East West Players
Friends of Ev
Gift of Compassion
Greater L.A. Chapter of JACL
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple
Iwasaki FamilyJapanese American Korean War VeteransJapanese American National Museum
KEIRO
Little Tokyo Service Center
Nisei Week Foundation & NCRR
OCBC Adult Buddhist Association
OCBC Project Kokoro
Orange County Buddhist Church
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment
Rafu Shimpo
Rotary Club of Irvine
So-PhisTomodachi Bento Project
Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition
Urasenke Tankokai LA
Event Sake Sponsor
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Takara Sake USA
Significant in-kind support provided byAmerican Airlines
Beam Suntory
Additional donations $500 and above
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Matt Gruver, Jack Clancy Associates
Ken & Jo Ann Hamamura
Brian IkedaNikki Kodama & Family
Brian LeeJohn Lee
Lynn Akemi Miyamoto
Johnny & Wendy Mori
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Jeffrey Neu
Gilbert & Penny Nishimura
Tony Nobuyuki
Daniel & Yumiko Okazaki
Dr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Sasaki
Andrew Shimazaki
Lisa Sugimoto
Sushi-Gen
Craig & Miwako Takiguchi
George Tanaka
Gordon & Joan Tani
Yuko Uyesugi
Michael & Ellies WatanabeDavid & Helen Yamahata

112016–2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2016–2017 JACCC STAFF

Officers

Leslie A. ItoPresident & CEOGeorge Tanaka, Union Bank
Chair of the Board of Directors
Nancy Matsui, American Airlines
Vice-Chair, External
Glenn Inanaga, Cherng Family Trust
Vice-Chair, Internal
Tony Nobuyuki, Fairway Real Estate
Treasurer
Gerald Fukui, Fukui Mortuary, Inc.
Secretary
Henry Ota, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair
Members
Jeff Folick, Bravo Health (retired)Toshio Terry Handa, Japanese Chamber ofCommerce of 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., LimNexus LLP
Diane Tanaka Suzuki, HealthCare Partners
Craig Tomiyoshi, IW Group Inc.
David Yamahata, Los Angeles Fire Department(retired)

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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
Marketing & Development Manager
Marlene LeeOffice Manager
Programs
Alison De La Cruz
Director of Performing Arts & Community
Engagement
Hirokazu Kosaka
Master Artist in Residence
Chester Ikei
Senior Advisor
Wakana Kimura
Cultural Arts Manager
Kent Marume
Community Engagement Coordinator
Carol Onaga
General Manager, Aratani Theatre
Scott Oshima
Lead Community Organizer
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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