Nonprofit · EIN 91-6066838
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
Also known as PUYALLUP VALLEY
Tax-exempt · KENT, WA 98064
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $390,727 | $99,539 | $291,188 | $1,775,088 | $0 | $1,775,088 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,355,783 | $18,056 | $1,337,727 | $1,485,400 | $1,500 | $1,483,900 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $371,400
- of which government grants
- $63,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $19,327
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,000
- Accounting fees
- $6,100
- Travel
- $357
- Depreciation
- $29,256
- Program services (functional)
- $93,869
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,670
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,485,400
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,775,088
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,775,088
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,140,978
- Gross receipts
- $390,727
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 1930
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN LAMPHERE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CHERYL LAMPHERE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DUNBAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOAN FOWLER YAMADA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE SOULE | MEMBERSHIP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA YOTSUUYE | YOURTH REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN YAMADA LAMPHERE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CHERYL LAMPHERE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DUNBAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOAN FOWLER YAMADA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE SOULE | MEMBERSHIP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JET YOTSUUYE | YOURTH REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAI VU | YOURTH REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAX VU | YOURTH REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5323, KENT, WA 98064-5323
- In care of
- % ELSIE TANIGUCHI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 11415 SE 234th Pl, Kent WA 98031
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EILEEN LAMPHERE, PO BOX 5323, KENT, WA 98064
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Eileen Yamada-Lamphere, 11415 SE 234th Pl, Kent WA 98031
- Signed the 990
- EILEEN LAMPHERE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (253) 854-0529
- Return prepared by
- DP&C
Mission
THE JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE AND SAFEGUARD THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS AND ALL COMMUNITIES WHO ARE AFFECTED BY INJUSTICE AND BIGOTRY.
Program accomplishments
- THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THE COMPLETION OF THE REMEMBRANCE GALLERY WHICH IS A PERMANENT MEMORIAL AND EXHIBIT COMMEMORATING THE INCARCERATION OF JAPANESE AND JAPANESE AMERICANS ON THE PUYALLUP FAIRGROUNDS IN 1942. PUYALLUP VALLEY JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (PV JACL) RAISED THE FUNDS AND WORKED WITH DESIGNERS TO CREATE A PERMANENT SPACE WHICH HONOR THE SURVIVORS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS IMPORTANCE INJUSTICE. MULTIPLE OPENING EVENTS WERE HELD IN AUGUST FOR THE GALLERY FOR SURVIVORS, COMMUNITY MEMEBERS AND DONORS. PV JACL PROVIDED DOCENT SERVICES AT THE GALLERY DURING THE 21 DAYS OF THE WASHINGTON STATE FAIR IN SEPTEMBER AND CONDUCTED TOURS FOR NUMEROUS GROUPS IN THE FALL INCLUDING EIGHT SCHOOL TOUR AND SIX SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS.Expenses $93,869
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-6066838
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1645: JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,775,088
- Income (IRS master file)
- $390,727
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $390,727 | $99,539 | $1,775,088 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,355,783 | $18,056 | $1,485,400 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Eileen Yamada-Lamphere | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Eileen Yamada-Lamphere | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Eileen Yamada-Lamphere | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Eileen Yamada-Lamphere | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-6066838).
Questions about JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE is 91-6066838.
- Is JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Which annual return does JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EILEEN LAMPHERE.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $390,727, expenses of $99,539 and total assets of $1,775,088 at year end.
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