Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter
To secure and maintain the civil rights of japanese americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. To promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the japanese American community.
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter at a glance
In short: Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter gave $625K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $625K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $625,000
- +4180.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $625,000
- +4180.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625,000
- Total assets
- $1,607,700
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keiro Northwest ($625K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $625K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keiro Northwest Seattle, WA | For the support and operations of senior housing for the aged. | $625,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,607,700 | $129,001 | $675,108 | $625,000 | 1 | $109,215 |
| 2023 | $2,153,809 | $1,297,291 | $84,752 | $14,600 | 1 | $45,612 |
| 2022 | $941,269 | $57,626 | $41,096 | — | — | $23,232 |
| 2021 | $924,740 | $113,028 | $62,303 | — | — | $49,199 |
| 2020 | $874,017 | $48,410 | $47,424 | — | — | $14,687 |
About Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter
Based on IRS filings
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $625K. Net investment income was $109K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter is led by Kyle Kinoshita, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Kinoshita
President
Board Member → Co-President, 2023
Co-President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mika Akemi Chan
Youth Chair
Board Member → Youth Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Oki
Board Member
Correspondent Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hasegawa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcine Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Infelise
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Baker
Historian
Board Delegate → Historian, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon Arakaki
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Shikuma
4th Vice President
President → Co-President, 2023
Co-President → 4th Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theo Bickel
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toshiko Hasegawa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tsuki Nomura-Henley
1st Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Yamaguchi Sullivan
Correspondent Secretary
Board Delegate → Correspondent Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mika Kurose Rothman
3rd Vice President
4th Vice President → 3rd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Kawahigashi
Board Member
3rd Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Tanaka
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camila Nakashima
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Kim
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Bihoa Caldwell (2020–2022) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Paul Tashima Boyd (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Tashima (2020–2021) — Historian
- Former: Jess Juanich (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua Tashima Boyd (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kiku Hayashi (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sheera Tamura (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Audrey Remle (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gabrielle Nomura Gainor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: McKenna Asakawa (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mika Kurose-Rothman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon T. Santos (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter
How much does Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter give each year?
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter gave $625K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter?
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $129K.
Where does Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter operate?
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter's EIN?
Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6036360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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