Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix Inc

Organization Overview

Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix Inc employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Japanese Friendship Garden Of Phoenix Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF SERENITY, PEACE, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND MAINTAINS THE JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN LOCATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. IN FY2023, WE WELCOMED 117,697 VISITORS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES DAILY GENERAL ADMISSIONS, TICKETED EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS, AND PRIVATE USE RENTALS. THE LARGEST EVENT WAS OUR FALL OTSUKIMI FESTIVAL, WHICH SAW ALMOST 2000 GUESTS. WE NOW OFFER A LARGE-SCALE CULTURAL EVENT OR EXHIBIT IN 10 OF THE 12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. WE GREATLY EXPANDED OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, OFFERING NEW WORKSHOPS, SHOWCASING PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER JAPAN. OUR TEA CEREMONIES CONTINUE TO SELL OUT AS SOON AS THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE, AND WE ARE FURTHER ACTIVATING OUR TEA HOUSE WITH TEA TOURS AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. ANOTHER 100 NEW TREES AND SHRUBS WERE PLANTED IN THE GARDEN, ALONG WITH THE ADDITION OF A NEW SITTING AREA AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE GARDEN. OUR CURATOR WAS SENT TO JAPAN FOR THREE MONTHS OF TRAINING WITH ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS IN JAPAN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kiyoko Toyama
President
$0
Janice Shimokubo
Vice President
$0
Paula West
Secretary
$0
Christine Lindley
Treasurer
$0
Beth Cole
Board Member
$0
Melissa Mel Sanderson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$42,379
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $27,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$45,558
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$114,937
Total Program Service Revenue$1,381,271
Investment income $4,345
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,724
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $257,525
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,771,959

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