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Japanese American Citizens League

The japanese american citizens league is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of japanese americans and all others who are …

Community Development San Francisco, CA EIN 941245885 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Japanese American Citizens League

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S80Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

The japanese american citizens league is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of japanese americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the jacl also work to promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the japanese american community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S80Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Japanese American Citizens League is a registered community development nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1937 and has been operating for 89 years. Its EIN is 941245885. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 123 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Japanese American Citizens League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Japanese American Citizens League is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1937 and has been active for 89 years.

Based on official tax filings, Japanese American Citizens League has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Japanese American Citizens League is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 123 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Japanese American Citizens League. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Japanese American Citizens League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The japanese american citizens league is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of japanese americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the jacl also work to promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the japanese american community. Japanese American Citizens League is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1937.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Japanese American Citizens League's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Japanese American Citizens League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 941245885, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Larry Oda
Board President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brandon M•••
NATIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL
BR
Brian T••••••••
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA DISTRICT GOVERNOR
CA
Carol K•••••••
VP FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
CA
Carol K•••••
N. CALIFORNIA-W. NEVADA-PACIFIC DISTRICT GOVERNOR
CH
Chip L•••••••
DISTRICT GOVERNOR (LEFT 11/21)
CL
Claire I•••••
NY/SC YTH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
DA
Dale I••••
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DA
David I••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DA
David L••
VP PLANNING AND DEV.
DO
Dominique M•••••••
VP FOR 1000 CLUB
ER
Eric L••••••••
MIDWEST DISTRICT GOVERNOR
GA
Gary N•••••••
VP FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
JE
Jeffrey M••
PRESIDENT
JO
John S•••• J•
PACIFIC CITIZEN EDITORIAL BOARD CHAIR (START 8/22)
JO
Jonathan O••••••
SECRETARY/TREASURER
JU
Justin K••••••••
NY/SC YTH COUNCIL CH.
LA
Larry O••
PRESIDENT (START 08/22)
LI
Lisa O••••
INTERMOUNTAIN DISTRICT GOVERNOR
MA
Marissa K•••••••
VP GENERAL OPERATIONS
MA
Matthew F•••••••
SECRETARY/TREASURER
MI
Michael A••••
EASTERN DIST GOVERNOR (THRU 08/23)
MI
Mieko K•••••••
NY/SC YOUTH REP (LEFT 07/21)
MI
Mika C•••
NY/SC YTH COUNCIL CHAIR
NA
Nancy T•••••••
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
PA
Paul U••••••
EASTERN DISTRICT GOVERNOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Japanese American Citizens League This page 79 $2.9 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 123 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Japanese American Citizens League

What is Japanese American Citizens League?
Japanese American Citizens League is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. The japanese american citizens league is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of japanese americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the jacl also work to promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the japanese american community.
When was Japanese American Citizens League founded?
Japanese American Citizens League was founded in 1937.
Who leads Japanese American Citizens League?
Larry Oda serves as Board President.
Where is Japanese American Citizens League located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
What is Japanese American Citizens League's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Japanese American Citizens League trustworthy?
Japanese American Citizens League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Japanese American Citizens League's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941245885.
What is Japanese American Citizens League's website?
http://www.jacl.org