Densho

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 12/2023, Densho employed 22 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 12/2023, Densho generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 9 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

SHARE THE HISTORY OF THE WWII JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION TO PROMOTE JUSTICE AND EQUITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COLLECT AND PRESERVE 1,000+ IN-DEPTH, VIDEO-RECORDED ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS WITH JAPANESE AMERICANS INCARCERATED DURING WWII, ALONG WITH OVER 100,000 HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS. 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.


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 WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,500 ARTICLES, EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA USED ANNUALLY BY MILLIONS, AND PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.


CREATE AND MAINTAIN A SOPHISTICATED DIGITAL REPOSITORY OF PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS RELATED TO THE WORLD WAR II INCARCERATION OF JAPANESE AMERICANS. THE COLLECTION IS ENTIRELY DIGITAL AND CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE FOR FREE. THE MATERIALS IN THE DIGITAL REPOSITORY ARE 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)Compensation
Ron Tanemura
Chairman/president
$0
Nicholas Oki
Vice President
$0
Ivy Arai Tabbara
Secretary
$0
Irene Yamamoto
Treasurer
$0
Toshiko Hasegawa
Director
$0
Colbert Matsumoto
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$41,477
Related organizations$0
Government grants $401,504
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,057,140
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $82,803
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,500,121
Total Program Service Revenue$237,605
Investment income $47,886
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $88,534
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,874,146

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