Ja Community Foundation
JA Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California, established in 2016. The organization identifies and invests in solutions that meet the needs, interests, and concerns of Japanese American and broader Asian American communities throughout the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$376K
-55.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$346K
-13.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
-35.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+33.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations serving Japanese American and greater Asian American communities. The current focus is specifically on Japanese American communities, with emphasis on programs and projects addressing senior health and related community needs.
Grantmaking
1. Letter of Inquiry (LOI) submission
How to Apply
** The grant application process operates in two stages:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations in the United States serving Japanese American and Asian American communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $142,494
- Total expenses: $603,492
- Total assets: $376,192
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $376,192 | $835,897 | $1,418,884 |
| Revenue | $142,494 | $52,305 | $159,656 |
| Expenses | $603,492 | $635,911 | $611,919 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $572,113 | $603,917 | $575,176 |
| Net Investment Income | $82,983 | $4,928 | $72,983 |
| Distributable Amount | $40,025 | $62,337 | $89,756 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ja Community Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen Divizich serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL NISHITA | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
| CAROLE YAMAKOSHI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DOUG URATA | VICE-PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR LEROY MORISHITA | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $2,500 |
| EDWARD ODA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
| GAYLE KONO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $2,500 |
| GREGORY MUKAI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $2,500 |
| JAMES OSHIMA | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER NAKASO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN DIVIZICH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Manzanar Committee received a grant from JA Community Foundation in fall 2023. The Foundation continues to support organizations through its grantee spotlight program, highlighting impact stories such as Las Vegas Okinawan Club and Keiro Senior Care's work training volunteers in certified nursing assistant and Alzheimer's care.
JARI Receives $50,000 from CFA's Community Initiatives Fund - Community FoundationData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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