East-West Eclectic Society
East-West Eclectic Society is a private foundation based in Arcadia, California. It reports making grants to charitable organizations and conducting direct charitable activity through the publication of educational materials and books.
East-West Eclectic Society at a glance
In short: East-West Eclectic Society gave $7K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $399.765), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,796
- +227.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +142.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400
- +34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $59,291
- +39.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to East-West Eclectic Society
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Loretta Huang as the contact, no application form or materials, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Loretta Huang
Mailing address: 525 W Wistaria Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
Phone: (626) 993-4787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who East-West Eclectic Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was HUA Zang Buddhist Institute ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in California received 75% of grant dollars, followed by New York (13%), South Dakota (7%), Arkansas (3%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How East-West Eclectic Society gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HUA Zang Buddhist Institute Rosemead, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $1,282 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $900 |
| Arcadia Unified School District - Elementary School Arcadia, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $823 |
| Merengo Elementary School South Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $686 |
| World Buddhism Association Headquarters Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $580 |
| NTN University Richmond, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $580 |
| St Joseph Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $500 |
| Chinese American Education Association South Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $300 |
| Holy Miracles Temple Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $250 |
| Heiffer International Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted donation enable the recipients to carry out its programs. | $220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,291 | $24,729 | $7,866 | $6,796 | 17 | $6,796 | $2,817 |
| 2024 | $42,428 | $22,311 | $2,481 | $2,075 | 7 | $2,075 | — |
| 2023 | $22,598 | $5,285 | $5,200 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, East-West Eclectic Society reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, Buddhist organizations, and other charitable organizations. Hua Zang Buddhist Institute, a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as promoting Buddhism and Buddhism education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $6,796. Grants ranged from $25 to $1,282, with a median grant of $250. The largest awards included $1,282 to Hua Zang Buddhist Institute, $900 to Doctors Without Boarders, $823 to Arcadia Unified School District - Elementary School, and $686 to Merengo Elementary School. The filing describes the grants’ purpose as unrestricted donations to enable recipients to carry out their programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Loretta Huang PhD as president, Grace H Ting as secretary, and Wallace Sheprill Huang as CFO.
East-West Eclectic Society is led by Loretta Huang PhD, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Loretta Huang PhD
President
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace H. Ting
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wallace Sheprill Huang
CFO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about East-West Eclectic Society
How much does East-West Eclectic Society give each year?
East-West Eclectic Society gave $7K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 7 grants.
What is East-West Eclectic Society's typical grant size?
East-West Eclectic Society's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $400, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does East-West Eclectic Society give grants?
East-West Eclectic Society gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and South Dakota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Pasadena, CA (2 grants), Arcadia, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does East-West Eclectic Society give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of East-West Eclectic Society's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are East-West Eclectic Society's largest grantees?
East-West Eclectic Society's largest 2025 grantees include HUA Zang Buddhist Institute ($1,282), Doctors Without Boarders ($900) and Arcadia Unified School District - Elementary School ($823), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East-West Eclectic Society?
East-West Eclectic Society reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does East-West Eclectic Society fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, Buddhist organizations, and other charitable organizations. Hua Zang Buddhist Institute, a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as promoting Buddhism and Buddhism education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from East-West Eclectic Society?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is East-West Eclectic Society's EIN?
East-West Eclectic Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7048921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does East-West Eclectic Society accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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