Japanese American Citizens League
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is a non-profit organization founded in 1929 and described as the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. As a national organization, its ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry, while promoting cultural, educational, and social values and preserving the heritage of the Japanese American community. JACL monitors and responds to issues affecting civil and human rights and implements strategies to effect positive social change, with a focus on the Asian Pacific American community. The organization is headquartered at 1765 Sutter Street in San Francisco, California, and lists 51-200 employees. Its activities include national conventions, galas, and leadership appointments, and it pursues partnerships with other institutions; examples include hosting a national convention in Washington, D.C. in July 2025, appointing regional directors, and partnering with the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center in 2026.
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