Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc
In 2024, kizuna hosted six week-long, in-person summer camps across los angeles and orange county, serving over 400 youth aged 7-13. Young adults ran workshops, and teens earned …
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Kizuna is a community-based nonprofit organization in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We provide cultural programs to educate, empower, and engage the next generation of community leaders.
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Mission
In 2024, kizuna hosted six week-long, in-person summer camps across los angeles and orange county, serving over 400 youth aged 7-13. Young adults ran workshops, and teens earned volunteer hours as mentors. Each camp focused on japanese american culture through games, workshops, and activities, with themes like "past, present, and future."kizuna launched the leadership in action program, a 10-week series where teens designed civil liberties projects, with 18 participants and four final projects. Community leaders taught 21st-century skills.the board fellowship program placed young professionals on non-profit boards, injecting youthful voices into governance.the 10-week summer internship program offered networking, professional development, and on-the-job training through paid internships with japanese-american community organizations, starting with a retreat in little tokyo and ending in san jose and san francisco japantowns.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKizuna Little Tokyo Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 814218837. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $469K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814218837. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc has $469K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $469K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Kizuna is a community-based nonprofit organization in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We provide cultural programs to educate, empower, and engage the next generation of community leaders. Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $469K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814218837, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 50 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc
- What is Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc?
- Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Kizuna is a community-based nonprofit organization in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We provide cultural programs to educate, empower, and engage the next generation of community leaders.
- When was Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc founded?
- Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc?
- Chris Fitzgerald serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc trustworthy?
- Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 814218837.
- What is Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc's website?
- http://www.gokizuna.org