East-west Center Foundation
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO BROADEN THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL & TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST & WEST, INC. (EAST-WEST CENTER) A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE EAST-WEST CENTER LOCATED AT 1601 EAST-WEST ROAD, HONOLULU, HI 96848 IS A NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CREATED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 86-472 ENACTED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS. THE FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER ARE USED TO PROMOTE BETTER RELATIONS AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND NATIONS OF THE ASIA PACIFIC THROUGH COOPERATIVE STUDY, TRAINING AND RESEARCH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.9M
+29.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+197.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
+197.1% YoY
About East-west Center Foundation
Based on IRS filings
East-west Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $415K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,923,917 | $17,664,196 | $14,815,604 |
| Revenue | $1,788,507 | $2,010,187 | $1,078,356 |
| Expenses | $1,274,156 | $899,685 | $1,337,106 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $415,276 | $613,173 | $488,547 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West Inc ($1,000,785).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST INC HONOLULU, HI | PROMOTE SECURITY, STABILITY, AND PROSPERITY IN AMERICA'S INDO-PACIFIC BACKYARD THROUGH POLICY ENGAGEMENT, INFLUENTIAL NETWORKS, HIGH-LEVEL CONVENINGS, AND EXTENSIVE PARTNERSHIPS. | $1,000,785 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLENE L CHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AVELINO JUMENO HALAGAO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUISE ING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN KNUDSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELANIE KOSAKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM LANDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER LAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAOUL MAGANA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNN MIYAHIRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN A NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEAN E ROLLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD TURBIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON WEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES K SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE VARES-LUM | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LESLEY MURASHIGE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JUNG SONG | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RUTH LOHR | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RAQUEL AKI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| TRACEY M Y OMORI | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALYSSA TANABE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East-west Center Foundation?
East-west Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $22.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is East-west Center Foundation?
As of 2024, East-west Center Foundation holds $22.9M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does East-west Center Foundation operate?
East-west Center Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does East-west Center Foundation award?
In 2024, East-west Center Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is East-west Center Foundation's EIN?
East-west Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0218752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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