EIN 94-3098016

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Japanese American Museum of Oregon strives to preserve and honor the history and culture of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest, educate the public about the Japanese American experience during World War II, and advocate for the protection of civil rights for all Americans. Its primary program includes perpetual care of a historical garden and operation of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, a Japanese American history museum in Portland charged with preservation.
Also known as...
Oregon Nikkei Endowment
Total revenues
$1,071,020
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m$4m
Total expenses
$1,003,738
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$5,939,263
2023
20192020202120222023$4m$6m
Num. employees
8
2023
20192020202120222023048

Program areas at Japanese American Museum of Oregon

The organization's primary program is the perpetual care of a historical garden constructed and gifted to the city of portland and the operation of the Oregon nikkei legacy center, a Japanese American history Museum in portland, charged with the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community. The center is a venue for cultural and research activities and an invaluable resource for the exploration of the experiences of Japanese americans and their role in Oregon's multi cultural community through exhibits, guided tours, speakers, and workshops.

Who funds Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nikkei Community ProjectGrant To Qualified Charitable Organization in Distribution of All Assets Due To Dissolution.$790,271
Lamb Baldwin FoundationCosts Related To Projects and Exhibits$15,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$11,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Japanese American Museum of Oregon

NameTitleCompensation
Hanako Wakatsuki-ChongExecutive Director$57,520
Mark TakiguchiuInterum Executive Director / Interim Deputy Director$64,000
Lucy CapehartDirector of Collections and Exhibitions
Elissa DingusDirector of Education and Engagement
Kiyo EndecottOffice Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Japanese American Museum of Oregon

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$897,317
Program services$66,656
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$36,178
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$70,869
Total revenues$1,071,020

Form 990s for Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-04990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Lamb Baldwin Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Lamb Baldwin Foundation
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Ronald W Naito MD Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
411 NW Flanders St Ste 100
Portland, OR 97209
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
jamo.org/ 
Phone
(503) 224-1458
IRS details
EIN
94-3098016
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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