Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc.
Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
KIZUNA'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION.HIGHLIGHTS:IN THE LAST YEAR, KIZUNA HAS SEVEN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS IN SIX LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR KIDS AGED 7-13. EACH CAMP HAD ITS OWN THEME THAT FOCUSES ON TEACHING KIDS ABOUT JAPANESE CULTURE THROUGH ENGAGING GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, KIZUNA HAS CONTINUED TO GROW OUR PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP, BY EXPANDING THE PROGRAM FROM TWO TRACKS TO THREE. IN THE NEWLY ENVISIONED THIRD TRACK, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BY LEARNING ABOUT TOPICS INCLUDING EMPATHY, SELF AWARENESS, ACTIVISM, AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. KIZUNA HAS CONTINUED TO GROW IN THE NATIONAL SPHERE BY HOSTING WORKSHOPS IN SAN JOSE, SEATTLE, AND SALT LAKE CITY IN 2017-2018. IN ONLY SEVEN YEARS OF EXISTENCE, KIZUNA HAS GROWN FROM ONE PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS YOUTHCAN), TO HAV
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LEADERSHIPOCCURRING EACH SUMMER, KIZUNA'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS A 10-WEEK, WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS AND ENHANCE THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS.OUR MODEL OF SUCCESS IS CENTERED AROUND CONCEPTS OF IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY. THE NETWORKS, RELATIONSHIPS AND STRONG SENSE OF SELF-IDENTITY HELP OUR STUDENTS TO RISE ABOVE THE REST. KIZUNA'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS OUR PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WE PROMISE TO CREATE A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION. OVER THE LAST DECADE, OUR PROGRAM HAS BECOME THE LARGEST JAPANESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Kizuna's mission is to build a future for our community through the education, empowerment, and engagement of the next generation.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Kizuna's mission is to build a future for our community through the education, empowerment, and engagement of the next generation.highlights:in the last year, kizuna has seven summer camp programs in six locations across southern california for kids aged 7-13. each camp had its own theme that focuses on teaching kids about japanese culture through engaging games and activities. additionally, kizuna has continued to grow our premier high school leadership program, leadership, by expanding the program from two tracks to three. in the newly envisioned third track, high school students learned about meaningful community leadership by learning about topics including empathy, self awareness, activism, and emotional intelligence. kizuna has continued to grow in the national sphere by hosting workshops in san jose, seattle, and salt lake city in 2017-2018. in only seven years of existence, kizuna has grown from one program, leadership (formerly known as youthcan), to hav”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 244 SAN PEDRO STREET NO 504, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90012.
- The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $50,945.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2017.
- The organization pays $311,946 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $86,694 in fundraising expenses.