MEMBERSHIP
Why Become a JACL Member?
Your membership matters! As a member, you’ll join a community of thousands of JACL members who believe in social justice, cultural and historical preservation, and empowering communities.
Your membership fuels the JACL mission:
- More members means more power to protect civil and human rights for all
- Membership dues are reinvested into our community by empowering tomorrow’s leaders and youth
- We are able to print and circulate curriculum to educate students and politicians alike about Japanese American and Asian American history
Here are some benefits of a JACL Membership:
- Digital copy of the Pacific Citizen newspaper
- Free admission to the Japanese American National Museum
- Eligibility for JACL Scholarships, internships, fellowships, and leadership programs
- Eligibility to the JACL Credit Union
JACL Membership Categories and Annual Dues:
| Membership Category | Description | National Dues | Chapter Dues | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular/Individual | Regular sustaining member | $65.00 | $5.00 | $70.00 |
| Couple/Family | Spouses, partners, children and/or family members usually residing in the same household | $110.00 | $5.00 | $115.00 |
| Student/Youth | Currently attending an institution of higher learning as a full-time student or is 25 years or younger. Includes graduate students | $30.00 | $5.00 | $35.00 |
| Thousand Club* | Exclusive category of members who make a large annual contribution. Includes entry to the Premium Member Reception at our annual Convention. Add your spouse/family for an additional $32 | $200.00 | $5.00 | $205.00 |
| Century Club* | Exclusive category of members who make a larger annual contribution. Includes entry to the Premium Member Reception at our annual Convention. Add your spouse/family for an additional $32 | $350.00 | $5.00 | $355.00 |
| Millennium Club* | Designed for individuals who wish to significantly contribute to better assure that JACL continues to promote, sponsor, and encourage our programs, projects, and activites. Includes: a subscription to the Pacific Citizen – Print Edition; entry to the VIP Reception and Sayonara Banquet at our annual Convention. Add your spouse/family for an additional $36 | $1,000.00 | $5.00 | $1005.00 |
Note: All JACL Memberships are processed through the National JACL.
*For Thousand, Century, and Millennium Club Spouse memberships, please contact the JACL headquarters at (415) 921-5225.
Click here to complete the online JACL Membership form.
You may also join or renew your JACL membership by mail or phone:
- Mail: download the printable membership form.
- Phone: call 415-921-5225 (Please have your credit card available.)
