TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES AND FAMILIES IN NEED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND HANDICAPPED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. AND TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF THE HOUSING COMMUNITY THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO OBTAINING AN OVERALL HEALTHY QUALITY OF LIFE.TO ACQUIRE, OWN, PLAN, DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE LOW-INCOME AND AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING, RELATED FACILITIES, AND SERVICES FOR RESIDENCE OF THE HOUSING COMMUNITY. RELATED FACILIATIES AND SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND ANYOTHER FACILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY NECESSARY FOR THE WELLBEING OF THE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE POOR AND DISTRESSED BY INVESTING IN AND SUPPORTING THE OVERALL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES IN NEED IN ANY MANNER POSSIBLE, INCLUDING FINANCIALLY, CULTURALLY, PHYSICALLY, THROUGH SERVICES, AND THROUGH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.TO ASSIST, SUPPORT, AND WORK ALONGSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.2M
-17.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.0M
+7900.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6.0M
+3900.0% YoY
About Little Tokyo Towers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Little Tokyo Towers Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12.0M. Net investment income was $820K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,229,917 | $44,003,144 | $40,092,194 |
| Revenue | $1,694,403 | $1,282,944 | $397,619 |
| Expenses | $12,063,896 | $275,109 | $125,953 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $819,601 | $1,020,309 | $358,485 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pasadena Comm Fnd ($8,500,000), Little Tokyo Towers Comm Fnd ($3,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LITTLE TOKYO TOWERS COMM FND TORRANCE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,500,000 |
| PASADENA COMM FND PASADENA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M KAWAHARA | President | 8 | — |
| KENT KAWAI | Vice President | 5 | — |
| LISA ARAKAKI | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| AMBER MURAKAMI-FESTER | Director | 1 | — |
| REV SHUMYO KOJIMA | Director | 1 | — |
| REV MASAAKI ABE SHIRAIWA | Director | 1 | — |
| REV BILL BRIONES | Director | 1 | — |
| REV RICHARD KUYAMA | Director | 1 | — |
| JAMIE MORISHIMA | Director | 1 | — |
| MINIVER CHOI | Secretary | 2 | — |
| KAZUO ODA | Director | 1 | — |
| BRIAN YAMASAKI | Director | 1 | — |
| RYAN IWASAKA | Director | 1 | — |
| NANCY TAKAYAMA | Director | 1 | — |
| ROGER ISHIHARA | Director | 1 | — |
| MARIKO ROOKS | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Tokyo Towers Inc?
Little Tokyo Towers Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $36.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Little Tokyo Towers Inc?
As of 2024, Little Tokyo Towers Inc holds $36.2M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $12.0M in 2024.
Where does Little Tokyo Towers Inc operate?
Little Tokyo Towers Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Little Tokyo Towers Inc award?
In 2024, Little Tokyo Towers Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $12.0M — an average of about $6.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Little Tokyo Towers Inc's EIN?
Little Tokyo Towers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2742514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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