Ja Community Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-5147963
Foundation Overview
Based in Oakland, CA, Ja Community Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $2,691,168 to organizations in California, Colorado and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
21 of 34 recipients (62%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (20%), San Francisco (16%), San Jose (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 256% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ja Community Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijaema | $25,000 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Central California Nikkei Foundation | $31,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Fresno Philharmonic | $10,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Friends Of Minidoka | $6,000 | Twin Falls, ID, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Grateful Crane Ensemble | $7,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| J-sei Inc | $10,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Japan-america Society Of Dallasfort Worth | $5,000 | Plano, TX, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Japanese American Citizens League - Ncwnp | $11,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Japanese American Citizens League - Washington Dc | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Japanese Ancestral Society | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Japanese Community Pioneer Center | $7,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Jb Line Inc | $4,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Kimochi Inc | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Las Vegas Okinawan Club | $6,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Little Tokyo Community Council | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Ltsc Community Development Corporation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Manzanar Committee | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels By Acc | $16,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee | $13,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| National Japanese American Historical Society | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Nisei Veterans Memorial Center | $8,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Poston Community Alliance | $12,000 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Puyallup Valley Chapter Jacl | $20,000 | Kent, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Sakura Foundation | $12,000 | Denver, CO, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| San Francisco Architectural Heritage | $14,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| San Jose Jacl | $6,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| School Of Arts And Culture At Mhp | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Seabrook Educational And Cultural Center | $9,000 | Seabrook, NJ, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Sonoma County Matsuri Festival | $5,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Topaz Museum | $3,000 | Delta, UT, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Jacl | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Visual Communications | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Yu-ai Kai | $25,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Acc Senior Services | $16,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $15,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| J-sei Inc | $15,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jahssd | $2,556 | San Diego, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Community Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Japanese Community Pioneer Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| San Fernando Valley Ja Community Center | $10,000 | Pacoima, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Yu-ai Kai | $27,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Association | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Berkeley Buddhist Temple | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Colorado Preservation Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Densho | $19,300 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Disorient Asian American Film Festival | $2,500 | Eugene, OR, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Hayward Area Historical Society | $15,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jasgp | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jb Line Inc | $4,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jcc Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jcccnc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Media Bridges | $25,000 | Davis, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| New Mexico Jacl | $32,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Seattle Jacl | $15,700 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Wing Luke Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Acc Senior Services | $16,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $15,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| J-sei Inc | $15,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jahssd | $2,556 | San Diego, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Community Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Japanese Community Pioneer Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| San Fernando Valley Ja Community Center | $10,000 | Pacoima, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Yu-ai Kai | $27,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Association | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Berkeley Buddhist Temple | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Colorado Preservation Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Densho | $19,300 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Disorient Asian American Film Festival | $2,500 | Eugene, OR, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Hayward Area Historical Society | $15,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jasgp | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jb Line Inc | $4,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jcc Of Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Jcccnc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Media Bridges | $25,000 | Davis, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| New Mexico Jacl | $32,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Seattle Jacl | $15,700 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Wing Luke Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Acc Senior Services | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| American River Conservancy | $20,000 | Coloma, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Central California Nikkei Foundation | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $20,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Eden Township Japanese Community Center | $20,000 | San Lorenzo, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Grateful Crane Ensemble | $10,000 | Sierra Madre, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| J-sei Inc | $20,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Japanese American Citizens League | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Community Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Japanese American Museum Of San Jose | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Japanese Community Pioneer Center | $6,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Japantown Task Force Inc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center | $17,780 | Long Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Ltsc Community Development Corporation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels By Acc | $16,600 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| San Fernando Valley Ja Community Center | $5,000 | Pacoima, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Veterans Memorial Court Alliance | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Yu-ai Kai | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Fred T Korematsu Institute | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Jahssd | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Orange County Japanese American Association | $10,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Little Tokyo Community Council | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Center For Empowering Refugees And Immigrants | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Nisei Veterans Memorial Center | $5,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Tides Center | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Full Spectrum Features | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Asa | $20,000 | Buena Park, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Musical Traditions Inc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Jacl Of Monterey Peninsula | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Japanese American Museum Of Oregon | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Museum Of New Mexico Foundation | $35,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $22,500 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Eden Township Japanese Community Center | $14,900 | San Lorenzo, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Go For Broke National Education Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| J-sei Inc | $22,500 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Japanese American Citizens League | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Japanese American Museum Of San Jose | $3,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Kimochi Inc | $22,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels By Acc | $10,900 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| National Japanese American Historical Society | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| San Diego Chapter Jacl | $25,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Tanforan Assembly Center Memorial Committee | $25,000 | Albany, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Yu-ai Kai | $17,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Acc Senior Services | $2,460 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Buchanan Ymca | $13,350 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Central California Nikkei Foundation | $22,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc | $8,959 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center | $20,040 | Long Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Ltsc Community Development Corporation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Nikkei Basketball Heritage Association | $5,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Nikkei Heritage Association Of Washington | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Palo Alto Players | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Sakura Kai | $4,923 | El Cerrito, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| San Fernando Valley Ja Community Center | $7,500 | Pacoima, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Veterans Memorial Court Alliance | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Japanese Community Pioneer Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Central California Nikkei Foundation Dba Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Co | $33,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $49,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| J-sei Inc | $25,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Kimochi Inc | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Media Bridges Inc (guidestar) | $25,000 | Davis, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| National Japanese American Historical Society | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Tanforan Assembly Center Memorial Committee | $5,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Go For Broke National Education Center | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Watsonville-santa Cruz Jacl | $21,300 | Watsonville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Kokoro Assisted Living Inc | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Fresno Art Museum | $15,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles | $10,472 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc | $8,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Sakura Kai | $5,164 | El Cerrito, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Ltsc Community Development Corporation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center | $5,256 | Long Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Japanese Community Pioneer Center | $24,600 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outerach | 2018 |
| United Japanese Christian Church | $10,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Veterans Memorial Court Alliance | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Central California Nikkei Foundation Dba Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Co | $15,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $1,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Grateful Crane Ensemble | $10,726 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| J-sei Inc | $25,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Acc Senior Services | $5,666 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $20,380 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Kimochi Inc | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| National Japanese American Historical Society | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| San Fernando Valley Ja Community Center | $20,000 | Arleta, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Tanforan Assembly Center Memorial Committee | $5,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Yu-ai Kai | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Japanese American Museum Of San Jose | $12,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Media Bridges Inc (guidestar) | $25,000 | Davis, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels By Acc | $18,080 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Central California Nikkei Foundation Dba Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Co | $39,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | $25,000 | West Covina, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
| J-sei Inc | $25,000 | Emeryville, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
| Ltsc Community Development Corp | $18,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
| Grateful Crane Ensemble | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ja Community Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-5147963 |
| Website | http://www.jagives.org |
| Address | 180 GRAND AVE STE 1530 Oakland, CA 94612-3702 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ja Community Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary & Director | Carol Nishita |
|---|---|
| Director | Carole Yamakoshi |
| Vice-president & Director | Doug Urata |
| President & Director | Dr Leroy Morishita |
| Director | Edward Oda |
Forms 990-PF
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