Los Angeles, CA

TAIKOPROJECT

EIN 26-2035981

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts AAPI communities

Mission

To create a new, dynamic American expression of taiko by blending traditional Japanese drumming with contemporary performance, while educating communities and sustaining the art form through performances, teaching, and cultural partnerships.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About TAIKOPROJECT

TAIKOPROJECT is a professional taiko drumming ensemble and arts organization founded in Los Angeles in 2000 that develops, performs, and teaches contemporary American taiko. The organization emphasizes a fusion of traditional forms with innovative choreography, theatrical staging, and cross-cultural collaboration. The organization's EIN (26-2035981) has been confirmed against public nonprofit filings and matches the organization represented on its official website. In recent years TAIKOPROJECT has expanded touring, received multi-year institutional support, and sustained active education programs through the TAIKOPROJECT Academy and school-arts partnerships.

Notable achievements

Tokyo International Taiko Contest — First American Winner (2005)

TAIKOPROJECT became the first U.S.-based taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest, a landmark achievement that raised the company’s international profile and helped establish its reputation for artistic excellence.

Major Festival and Media Performances (2024)

In 2024 the ensemble performed at high-profile events including Coachella and participated in the Ubisoft Forward game reveal, demonstrating contemporary crossover reach into mainstream festivals and digital media showcases.

Multi‑Year Institutional Grant (Fall 2024) and 25th Anniversary Touring (2025)

The company was awarded a major three‑year grant from a prominent private foundation in late 2024 and mounted a 25th Anniversary concert tour in 2025 that included a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, underscoring organizational stability and audience demand.

At a glance

Total assets: $921K
Annual revenue: $635K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-2035981
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: taikoproject.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized by the Ford Foundation (in partnership with other foundations) as one of “America’s Cultural Treasures” for its cultural and community impact.

Recipient of the Visionary Award from East West Players in recognition of artistic leadership and contributions to Asian American performing arts.

Selected for the Western Arts Alliance Performing Arts Discovery (PAD) program in 2023, highlighting the ensemble for national touring and presenting opportunities.

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