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The Chicago Japanese American Council is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking primarily through relationship-based, invitation-only processes. With a total of $9.9K granted to four grantees in 2018, the Council does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
CJAC SERVES AS AN UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST, COORDINATE, SPONSOR ACTIVITES, AND PROGRAMS OF ITS' MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Cultural awareness
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
Creve Coeur, MO
$4K
40%
CHICAGO JAPANESE CLUB
Arlington Heights, IL
$2.8K
28%

JAPANESE AMERICAN SERVICE COMMITTEE
CHICAGO, IL
$2.5K
25%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$2.7K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL?
No. CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL give?
CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,650. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL make each year?
In 2018, CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $9,900. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE, CHICAGO JAPANESE CLUB, and JAPANESE AMERICAN SERVICE COMMITTEE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL?
CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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