CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEGAN NAKANO

Phone

7737287171

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $130K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $179K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

SECURE AND MAINTAIN THE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF AMERICANS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY AND OTHERS VICTIMIZED BY INJUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $43,880

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE CULTURAL PRESERVATION OF OUR COMMUNITIES, AND CHALLENGING SOCIAL INJUSTICE WHENEVER IT MAY OCCUR. PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP AND...

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE CULTURAL PRESERVATION OF OUR COMMUNITIES, AND CHALLENGING SOCIAL INJUSTICE WHENEVER IT MAY OCCUR. PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $63,636

Program Service Revenue $6,215

Investment Income $30,663

Other Revenue $29,508

TOTAL REVENUE $130,022

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,500

Salaries & Benefits $64,694

Fundraising Expenses $21,368

Program Expenses $129,692

Other Expenses $85,875

TOTAL EXPENSES $179,069

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$130,022	$120,230	+0.1%
Expenses	$179,069	$105,182	+0.7%
Net Income	$-49,047	$15,048	-4.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER BROWN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOSHIKO DOI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA FIDLER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY IJICHI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENTON KNOP	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON LEE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI LIN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN OZAKI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA SAKAI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD SAKAI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH TANAKA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM YATABE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH DOI	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CARY WONG	VP OPERATION	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PAT YUZAWA-RUBIN	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$130,022	$179,069	$1,308,522	$-49,047
2022	$120,230	$105,182	$1,355,484	$15,048
2021	$116,287	$55,883	$1,337,373	$60,404
2020	$153,859	$107,578	$1,276,969	$46,281
2019	$135,920	$123,722	$1,230,823	$12,198
2018	$149,532	$116,540	$1,219,129	$32,992