2023-05-15T15:41:28-07:00 2022-06-30 950858589 HUTCHINSON AND BLOODGOOD LLP 550 N BRAND BLVD 14th Floor GLENDALE CA 91203 990 2021-07-01 814218837 KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO INC KIZU 2139734465 244 SAN PEDRO STREET 504 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 CHRIS FITZGERALD Executive Director 2023-05-15 true CHRIS FITZGERALD 999009999 MICA MIYAMOTO P00041686 8186375000 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 244 SAN PEDRO STREET 504 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 370939 false X WWW.GOKIZUNA.ORG X 2017 CA KIZUNAS MISSION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION.HIGHLIGHTS: IN THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, KIZUNA HOSTED 4 WEEKS OF VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS IN LIEU OF IN PERSON SUMMER CAMPS DUE TO COVID. IN 2022, WE RE-OPENED OUR POPULAR IN PERSON SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS AGED 7-13. EACH SEASON OF SUMMER CAMPS HAD ITS OWN THEME THAT FOCUSED ON TEACHING YOUTH ABOUT JAPANESE CULTURE THROUGH ENGAGING GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. IN 2021, WE HOSTED VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS THAT EXPLORED JAPANESE AMERICAN VALUES, CULTURE, AND TRADITIONS, IN ADDITION TO THE UNLAWFUL INCARCERATION OF JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS DURING WWII. IN 2022, OUR IN PERSON SESSION WAS MATSURI (FESTIVAL) THEMED.DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, KIZUNA CREATED SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY VIRTUALLY. KIZUNA HOSTED VIRTUAL STORYBOOK READINGS TO TEACH JAPANESE AMERICA AND ASIAN AMERICAN STORIES, CULTURE, AND LESSONS AND ENGAGE OUR AUDIENCE WHERE THEY WERE.ADDI 9 9 16 40 0 183798 292846 87834 49810 2012 1856 10170 7318 283814 351830 0 0 126233 186444 0 65419 128980 128397 255213 314841 28601 36989 413459 501981 51959 114519 361500 387462 X KIZUNAS MISSION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION. false true 101276 10000 25631 SUMMER CAMPKIZUNAS SUMMER CAMP IS A LOCAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 2ND THROUGH 8TH GRADE, CENTERED ON BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURE & HERITAGE. SUMMER CAMP IS A FUN AND EXCITING WAY FOR KIDS TO LEARN, CONNECT WITH OTHER YOUTH, AND SEE THEMSELVES REPRESENTED IN THE LEADERSHIP. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON CREATING A PROGRAM THAT OUR CAMPERS WILL REMEMBER. EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: MOCHITSUKI, JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY, FAMILY ORAL HISTORIES, JAPANESE AMERICAN VALUES, HISTORICALLY THEMED ESCAPE ROOMS, TRIVIA, SHIBORI, AND FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS. 59790 20519 INTERNSHIPKIZUNA OFFERS A SUMMER INTERNSHIP SERIES FOR COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS. OUR PAID, 8-WEEK, FULL-TIME INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED TO HELP INTERNS MAKE A MARK IN THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH KIZUNA, OR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE JAPANESE COMMUNITY YOUTH COUNCIL (JCYC) AND JAPANTOWN COMMUNITY CONGRESS OF SAN JOSE (JCCSJ). DURING THE PROGRAM, INTERNS WILL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT IMPACTFUL PROJECTS, MEET COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND BUILD A LEGACY TO HELP SHAPE OUR COMMUNITYS FUTURE. 9195 1966 OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOARD FELLOWSHIP, SEASONAL EVENTS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WORKSHOPS. 3502 3260 173763 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 16 true false false false false true true false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false true false false CA X X THE ORGANIZATION 2139734465 244 SAN PEDRO STREET NO 504 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 X ROBIN VANNEMAN Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC KOMATSU Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KARI KADOMATSU Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDON LEONG Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIFFANY HASHIMOTO Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRANDON OKITA Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN ONO Board Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRYCE IKEMURA Vice Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY WATANABE Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CANDICE SHIKAI Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN OYAMA Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY HONMA Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 140346 152500 292846 BOARD FELLOWSHIP 611600 400 400 INTERNSHIP 611600 20519 20519 LEADERSHIP 611600 3260 3260 SUMMER CAMP 611600 25631 25631 49810 1856 1856 0 0 0 0 19109 50797 19109 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 6535 6535 PRODUCT SALES 900099 783 783 7318 351830 57128 1856 0 0 0 0 0 0 162685 92184 31334 39167 0 8595 4727 1719 2149 15164 8706 2870 3588 0 0 10140 10140 0 0 348 348 4384 2584 1800 654 654 0 0 0 33789 18584 6758 8447 4074 4074 0 0 0 0 0 13177 7248 2635 3294 INTERNSHIPS 14000 14000 TELEPHONE, INTERNET & WEB 11339 6236 2268 2835 PRINTING, POSTAGE AND PUBLICAT 8523 133 4521 3869 VENUE 8103 6723 1230 150 19866 7910 10036 1920 314841 173763 75659 65419 205157 291958 137995 138133 0 7500 0 0 0 0 3739 0 70307 60651 0 0 0 0 413459 501981 8001 5814 60073 46145 46445 51959 114519 X 361500 387462 361500 387462 413459 501981 36989 -11027 X false false false X 544933 534776 387041 234991 361764 2063505 0 0 544933 534776 387041 234991 361764 2063505 0 2063505 488 2000 1685 1345 1407 6925 0 15943 30334 7834 13993 7318 75422 2145852 47398 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED DEPOSIT 300 PPP LOAN 46145 46445 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CLASSIFIED KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO, INC. AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE INCOME TAXES FROM THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE AN ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE ITS TAX POSITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR A LIABILITY FOR ANY POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE UPHELD UNDER A TAX AUTHORITY EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT A PROVISION FOR TAX LIABILITY IS NOT NECESSARY AT JUNE 30, 2022. GENERALLY, KIZUNA LITTLE TOKYO, INC.S INFORMATION RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS (FEDERAL) OR FOUR YEARS (STATE OF CALIFORNIA) FROM DATE OF FILING. X false GALA 69906 50797 19109 2985 6037 10087 69906 50797 19109 2985 6037 10087 19109 Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services PROGRAMS RESUMED LIVE OPERATIONS FROM COVID-19 RESTRICTED VIRTUAL FORMAT. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOARD FELLOWSHIP, SEASONAL EVENTS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WORKSHOPS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TREASURER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR THE DELIBERATION OF THE DECISION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available FORM 990 AND 1023, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.