named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy Kintsugi
Kintsugi-Peace Making initiative offering experiential workshops; has trained over 27 facilitators and engaged more than 1,500 participants globally, including presentations to Pope Francis and UK Parliament.
Belonging Conversations
Monthly video reflections by board members on Culture Care topics, hosted on YouTube to foster community dialogue.
Culture Care Podcast
Audio series exploring brokenness and healing through conversations with artists, thinkers, and theologians, grounded in Kintsugi philosophy.
Culture Care Summit
Annual event fostering dialogue on culture, art, and faith with artists, theologians, and academics; hosted in partnership with Fuller Theological Seminary’s Brehm Center.
Fujimura Fellows Program
Leadership development initiative mentoring creative catalysts; has established chapters at Fuller Seminary and Bucknell University.
Fujimura Institute
Core educational arm promoting cultural engagement through collaborative exhibits, lectures, and cross-disciplinary dialogue; includes the QU4RTETS project and Beauty+Justice lecture series.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Archive scientific and cultural research materialsCollects, archives, and preserves Osamu Fujimura's research papers and materials for future scientific and cultural research.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver Kintsugi-Peace Making programs and trainingConducts Kintsugi-Peace Making programs for hundreds of participants across seven countries since 2021, including survivors of human trafficking, members of the UK Parliament, and university classrooms; has hosted over 1,500 attendees in Kintsugi Experiences and trained more than 27 certified facilitators through Academy Kintsugi.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Maintain public art exhibitions and galleriesHosts a permanent exhibition of Makoto Fujimura's artworks and a rotating Culture Care exhibit featuring over 20 artists and authors, with gallery spaces open to the public by appointment; also organizes collaborative exhibits such as the QU4RTETS project.
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Organize annual Culture Care Summit and cultural gatheringsHosts the annual Culture Care Summit as part of the Payton Lectures and organizes intimate cultural gatherings that bring together artists, theologians, pastors from persecuted contexts, and invited guests for lament, fellowship, and visionary dialogue.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce and distribute Culture Care podcastProduces the Culture Care Podcast as an audio workshop focused on healing and mending through conversations with artists, thinkers, and creators; completed a first season with new episodes planned for Advent 2023.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide mentorship through Fujimura Fellows programRuns the Fujimura Fellows program with active chapters at Fuller Seminary and Bucknell University, offering ongoing mentorship and support for creative catalysts after graduation.
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Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
- Publish books, newsletters, and educational resourcesPublished the co-authored book "Beauty x Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance & Courage" and provides a free study guide for use in churches, schools, and private groups; also produces a monthly Culture Care Newsletter featuring reflections, essays, artwork, and community announcements.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Create and exhibit liturgical and large-scale artworksCreated four large-scale liturgical paintings (6 feet high by 12 feet long) for All Saints' Princeton designed for reuse across the liturgical calendar, and exhibited Makoto Fujimura’s “Transfiguration” triptych at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
- Host public lectures and cross-disciplinary dialogue seriesHosts the “Art, Love and Beauty” and “Beauty+Justice” lecture series, and delivered a series of four lectures on beauty and justice as part of the 2024–25 Equity in Action Visiting Scholars program at the University of Pennsylvania, fostering dialogue among artists, scholars, and creative leaders.
- Host public video conversations and online contentHosts and publishes video conversations on YouTube featuring Fujimura Institute Scholars, board members, and creative catalysts, including monthly “Belonging Conversations” and interviews to promote generative dialogue among artists and thinkers.
- Produce original artistic and multidisciplinary projectsCreates award-winning original content in collaboration with partners like the Windrider Institute, produces the Border Crossers series highlighting Christian artists, and develops multidisciplinary projects including painting series, monographs, documentary films, and musical EPs such as one co-produced with singer-songwriter Tiffany Thompson.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$27K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$68
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JULIA HENDRICKSON — TRUSTEE
- MAKO FUJIMURA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Academy Kintsugi Partner — Collaborates with IAM Culture Care to deliver Kintsugi-Peace Making programs focused on healing and restoration in divided communities.
- Academy Kintsugi Partner — Collaborative partner in the Kintsugi-Peace Making initiative
- Academy Kintsugi Partner — Provides training for Academy Kintsugi facilitators at The Estuary.
- All Saints' Princeton Partner — Collaborated on the creation and installation of liturgical paintings for the church's sanctuary.
- Arthur Ross Gallery Partner — Sponsored the exhibition of Makoto Fujimura’s “Transfiguration” triptych at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Belmont University Government — Provided support through an award from the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life & Faith
- Brazos Press Partner — Published the Fujimuras’ co-authored book "Beauty x Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance & Courage".
- Culture Care Creative Partner — Interdependent partner in creating IAMCultureCare programs.
- Embers International Partner — Collaborates interdependently on programs; co-founded by Haejin Fujimura, who serves as CEO.
- Embers International Partner — Partner organization working to protect, restore, and empower victims of injustice and catalyze transformation in underserved communities.
- Fujimura Institute at IAMCultureCare Partner — Co-founding partner in the Kintsugi-Peace Making initiative
- Fuller Theological Seminary’s Brehm Center Partner — Collaborates with the Brehm Center to host Culture Care initiatives and summits.
- Kalos Funder — Supporting partner whose financial or in-kind support enables IAM Culture Care's generational Culture Care initiatives.
- Kalos Partner — Supporting partner that enables the work of IAMCultureCare.
- Kerry Magruder Partner — Director of the University of Oklahoma’s History of Science Library and partner in stewarding the Osamu Fujimura Collection.
- Office of Social Equity & Community Partner — Sponsored the Fujimuras' lectures and exhibition as part of the Equity in Action Visiting Scholars program at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Penn Live Arts Partner — Sponsored the exhibition of Makoto Fujimura’s “Transfiguration” triptych at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Sachs Program for Arts Innovation Partner — Sponsored the exhibition of Makoto Fujimura’s “Transfiguration” triptych at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Shim & Associates Funder — Supporting partner whose contributions make possible IAM Culture Care's long-term Culture Care work.
- Shim & Associates Partner — Supporting partner contributing to the operations and mission of IAMCultureCare.
- University of Oklahoma’s History of Science Library Partner — Partner in archiving and preserving the Osamu Fujimura Collection with a commitment to open-access.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Hosted the Fujimuras as 2024–25 Equity in Action Visiting Scholars, including lectures and an art exhibition.
- Windrider Institute Partner — Collaborates with IAM Culture Care on the annual Summit at the Sundance Film Festival and co-produces original content highlighting compassionate storytelling.
- Windrider Institute at Sundance Film Festival Partner — Works closely with IAMCultureCare on joint programs and initiatives.
- Windrider Productions Partner — Collaborates with Windrider Productions on the Border Crossers series.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts IAMCultureCare Conversations on the YouTube platform.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as Sacred Conduit for Spiritual Encountermethodology: art-as-sacred-conduitBy using religious and liturgical art as a sacred conduit—akin to the burning bush—the organization enables spiritual encounter and ongoing renewal because such art is believed to manifest divine presence and evoke contemplative response.
- Art as a Bridge for Dialogue and Reconciliationmethodology: arts-as-bridgeBy creating shared experiential spaces through art and beauty, the organization bridges cultural, political, and worldview divides because aesthetic encounter fosters connection and dialogue where disagreement might otherwise prevent engagement.
- Beauty as Sustenance in Justice Workmethodology: beauty-as-sustenance-for-justiceBy integrating art and beauty into legal and humanitarian advocacy, the organization sustains compassion and prevents burnout in justice work because beauty provides emotional and spiritual resilience, making justice efforts more enduring and transformative.
- Cultural Ecosystem Stewardshipmethodology: culture-as-ecosystemBy nurturing culture as an ecosystem rather than competing for cultural territory, the organization fosters long-term flourishing because artists function as pollinators of the good, true, and beautiful, and their care sustains generative cultural renewal.
- Kintsugi-Inspired Peace and Healingmethodology: kintsugi-peace_makingBy applying the metaphor and practice of kintsugi—mending brokenness with gold—to personal and communal wounds, the organization fosters healing and transformation because embracing brokenness through art and storytelling enables redemptive restoration rather than erasure or avoidance of conflict.