Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving japanese American experience in Hawaii. We do this through relevant programming, meaningful community service and innovative partnerships that enhance the understanding and celebration of our heritage, culture and love of the land. To guide us in this work, we draw from the values found in our japanese American traditions and the spirit of aloha.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,497,597
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $713,238
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $342,947
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $860,767
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui United Way Kahului, HI | To Support Maui Wildfire Relief | $25,325 |
| Chef Huicollaborative Support Services Is the Fiscal Sponsor for Chef Hui Honolulu, HI | To Support Maui Wildfire Relief | $24,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,497,597 | $713,238 | $860,767 | — | — | $342,947 |
| 2024 | $14,479,867 | $710,926 | $903,718 | $49,519 | 2 | $269,299 |
| 2023 | $14,429,128 | $627,372 | $805,788 | — | — | $152,758 |
| 2022 | $13,983,082 | $300,580 | $660,004 | — | — | $568,214 |
| 2021 | $15,288,502 | $91,794 | $540,547 | — | — | $185,276 |
| 2020 | $15,167,622 | $412,040 | $1,000,048 | — | — | $106,311 |
About Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Based on IRS filings
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $343K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii is led by Nathan Gyotoku, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan Gyotoku
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $119K (2025)
Dirk Yoshizawa
Chair of the Board
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liann Ebesugawa
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Hirata
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Takahata
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Teruya
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beau Tatsumura
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Shimokawa
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Takamine
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimi Yuen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rapp
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Lee
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Jon Fukagawa
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Tokioka
Secretary
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Osaki
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reyn Tanaka
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Alm
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Art Taniguchi (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Deidre Tegarden (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jaime Kinoshita Oliveira (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Jason Ito (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Leighton M. Hara (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kristin Alm Kamakahi (2022–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Donna Kawano (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Jodi Nozoe Chang (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Scott Yagihara (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: William Kaneko (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Kamitaki (2020–2022) — Former Vice Chair
- Former: Reid Hokama (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Kuioka (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Darren Ota (2020) — Former Vice Chair
- Former: Darryl Nakamoto (2020) — Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Former: Jacce Mikulanec (2020) — President & Executive Director
- Former: Ken Hayashida (2020) — Chair
- Former: Mark Ibara (2020) — Director
- Former: Mel Inamasu (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Ronald Hayashi (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $119K, to Nathan Gyotoku (President & Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
How large is Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii?
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $713K.
What is Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii?
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii operate?
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii's EIN?
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0256147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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