Japanese Friendship Garden And Museum Of San Diego

Organization Overview

Japanese Friendship Garden And Museum Of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Japanese Friendship Garden And Museum Of San Diego employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Japanese Friendship Garden And Museum Of San Diego 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 06/2024, Japanese Friendship Garden And Museum Of San Diego generated $6.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 14.2% 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

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN OF SAN DIEGO IS A PLACE FOR VISITORS TO ENJOY A JAPANESE STYLE GARDEN. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, PRESENTING AND PRESERVING THE JAPANESE HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS ARTS, CULTURE, HORTICULTURE, CULINARY, LANGUAGE AND MUSIC AMONG PEOPLE OF DIVERSE ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS. WE ASPRIRE TO CREATE FRIENDSHIP, UNITY AND TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF THE CITIZENS OF SAN DIEGO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

1. EXHIBITIONS & DEMONSTRATIONS BY BOTH LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS EMPHASIZED JAPANESE ARTS, BOTH HISTORICAL & CONTEMPORARY. DEMONSTRATIONS BY SEVERAL SCHOOLS OF IKEBANA ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. KOTO PERFORMANCES & TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATIONS ARE HELD FREQUENTLY BY MASTER OF URASENKE SCHOOL OF TEA CEREMONY. 2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - A BROAD RANGE OF INTRODUCTORY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES, VALUES & TRADITIONS OF THE JAPANESE CULTURE SUCH AS SUMMER & WINTER CAMPS, JAPANESE GARDEN DESIGN SEMINARS, OUTREACH PROGRAM, SYMPOSIUM & LECTURES ARE OFFERED TO ALL AGES. 3. CULTURAL EVENTS - THE JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS FESTIVALS, PARADES & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS BALBOA PARK FAMILY DAY, DECEMBER NIGHTS, & OTHER PARK EVENTS. THE GARDEN HOLDS ANNUAL EVENTS & CONCERTS, SUCH AS JAKE SHIMABUKURO, TANABATA MATSURI (STAR FESTIVAL), CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL,BOYS & GIRLS MONTH, & THE FESTIVAL OF THE AUGUST MOON.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Luanne Kanzawa
Exec Directo
$209,246
Pat Caughey
Director
$0
Mike Kawamura
2nd Vice Pre
$0
Glenn Matsui
Director
$0
Tad Muraoka
Treasurer
$0
Dennis Otsuji
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$168,001
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $492,015
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$207,627
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$867,643
Total Program Service Revenue$4,617,909
Investment income $516,888
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $137,100
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $307,804
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,447,344

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