DENSHO: JAPANESE AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT

SEATTLE, WA

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Densho: Japanese American Legacy Project is a non-profit organization located in Seattle, Washington. It was established in 1996 with the aim of preserving the stories and experiences of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II. The organization collects and archives video oral histories, photographs, and documents related to the Japanese American community.

Densho's mission is to educate the public about the Japanese American experience and the impact of their incarceration during World War II. The organization conducts research, produces educational resources, and hosts public programs and events. It also collaborates with other organizations to promote social justice and civil liberties.

Densho's collection includes over 1,000 video oral histories, 10,000 photographs, and numerous documents and artifacts. The organization's website provides access to these resources as well as educational materials, lesson plans, and exhibits. Additionally, Densho offers workshops and presentations for schools, community organizations, and the general public.

Densho has become a respected and valuable resource for scholars, educators, and the Japanese American community. Its work has helped to ensure that the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II are not forgotten and that lessons can be learned from this tragic chapter in American history.

DENSHO: JAPANESE AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT is a History Museum in SEATTLE WA. US MID #8405300644

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 943,743 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact DENSHO: JAPANESE AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT

DENSHO
1416 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE
WA
98144-2023

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DENSHO: JAPANESE AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT Information

MID # 8405300644
Name DENSHO
Alternate Name DENSHO: JAPANESE AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT
Classification History Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 912164150
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 943,743
REVENUE 943,743
LAT/LONG 47.585899, -122.301658
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 009000
US Census Block: 2013