Densho
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-2164150
Organization Overview
Densho is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Densho employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Densho 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 12/2021, Densho generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SHARE THE HISTORY OF THE WWII JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION TO PROMOTE JUSTICE AND EQUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE TO HELP ALL AMERICANS KNOW THE HISTORY AND UNDERSTAND THE LESSONS OF THE WORLD WAR II JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION. THIS INCLUDES THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ONLINE DENSHO ENCYCLOPEDIA, EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA USED ANNUALLY BY MILLIONS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.
COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO DIGITALLY PRESERVE THE AUTHENTIC PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS RELATED TO THE WORLD WAR II JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION. THIS INCLUDES IN-DEPTH, VIDEO-RECORDED ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS WITH JAPANESE AMERICANS INCARCERATED DURING WWII, ALONG WITH HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS, DOCUMENTS, LETTERS, DIARIES, NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS, ETC.
CREATE AND MAINTAIN A SOPHISTICATED DIGITAL REPOSITORY OF PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS RELATED TO THE WORLD WAR II INCARCERATION OF JAPANESE AMERICANS. THIS CUSTOM DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED ONLINE RESOURCE CURRENTLY HOLDS OVER 100,00 PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS AND IS CONTINUALLY GROWING. THE MATERIALS IN THE DIGITAL REPOSITORY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INTEGRATED WITH A DETAILED NAMES DATABASE OF THE 125,000+ JAPANESE AMERICANS AND JAPANESE NATIONALS WHO WERE INCARCERATED DURING WWII ALONG WITH A MAP-BASED MODULE CALLED SITES OF SHAME WHICH EXHIBITS THE 90+ DETENTION FACILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Ikeda Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $125,117 |
Ron Tanemura Chairman/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicholas Oki Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ivy Arai Tabbara Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Irene Yamamoto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Toshiko Hasegawa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $315,661 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $411,119 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,216,208 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,942,988 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,066 |
| Investment income | $498 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $413,117 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,391,669 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,614 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,278 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $975,189 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,948 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,411 |
| Payroll taxes | $95,697 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,755 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $280,479 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,069 |
| Office expenses | $48,370 |
| Information technology | $33,762 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,880 |
| Travel | $1,188 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,396 |
| Insurance | $7,142 |
| All other expenses | $2,278 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,746,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $365,781 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,019,052 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $94,425 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $213,486 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,657 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $177,776 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $751,198 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,990 |
| Total assets | $2,629,365 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,939 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $49,241 |
| Total liabilities | $178,180 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,261,185 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $190,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,629,365 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Densho has recieved totaling $613,688.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $251,000 |
The Terasaki Nibei Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $35,300 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,148 |
The Harry And Masie Masto Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Anchorage Museum Association Anchorage, AK | $13,680,966 | $14,736,241 |
Northwest Maritime Center Port Townsend, WA | $21,051,564 | $9,184,031 |
Burke Museum Association Seattle, WA | $1,429,157 | $2,025,349 |
Densho Seattle, WA | $2,629,365 | $2,391,669 |
Yakima Valley Museum & Hist Assn Yakima, WA | $9,407,246 | $1,269,577 |
Warhawk Air Museum Inc Nampa, ID | $5,473,516 | $2,607,121 |
The Willamette Heritage Center Salem, OR | $3,704,693 | $931,387 |
Columbia River Steamship Operators Association Portland, OR | $727,117 | $771,163 |
Valdez Museum And Historical Archive Association Incorporated Valdez, AK | $412,960 | $617,040 |
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum Anchorage, AK | $6,679,112 | $631,265 |
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Stevenson, WA | $2,351,160 | $339,061 |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Port Townsend, WA | $7,746,029 | $1,457,196 |