East West Foundation Inc
East West Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $5K.
East West Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: East West Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $625K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,250,000
- +83.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $625,000
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625,000
- Total assets
- $283,751
- -83.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (4% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who East West Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Koiwa Shion Christian Church ($1.2M). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How East West Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1567% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 739% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koiwa Shion Christian Church | Promote christianity in Japan | $1,200,000 |
| Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA | Support christianity study | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with East West Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,751 | $25,029 | $1,424,934 | $1,250,000 | 2 | $1,376,971 | $5,236 | — |
| 2023 | $1,683,655 | $5,474 | $756,730 | $679,589 | 1 | $755,230 | $5,880 | $102,151 |
| 2022 | $2,434,911 | $2,313 | $130,942 | $32,600 | 2 | $130,942 | $2,313 | $123,206 |
| 2021 | $2,569,687 | $173 | $177,380 | $75,000 | 2 | $174,154 | — | $130,390 |
| 2020 | $2,725,341 | $12,258 | $315,369 | $235,836 | 2 | — | $395,871 | $137,896 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East West Foundation Inc is led by Yuko Nishimura, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yuko Nishimura
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Haan
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Welden Carlisle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Salvadori (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does East West Foundation Inc give each year?
East West Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $680K across 1 grant.
How large is East West Foundation Inc?
East West Foundation Inc reported $284K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is East West Foundation Inc?
East West Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $284K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does East West Foundation Inc operate?
East West Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is East West Foundation Inc's EIN?
East West Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7444743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in East West Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New York
Sergeant Philip German Memorial Fdn CTW
Buffalo, NY
The Sergeant Philip German Memorial Foundation funds scholarships, with 2024 grants ranging from $2,119 to $9,150 and a median of $2,550. Recipients were mainly in Pennsylvania, with others in several states, including South Carolina, Maryland, Arizona, and North Carolina. It accepts written requests to Diane Rimer on an ongoing basis and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
23
Total Given
$68K
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
The foundation funds need-based undergraduate scholarships for female Christian students through participating institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and supports care for senior women at facilities in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. In 2024, grants ranged from $72,500 to $2,939,000, with a median of $254,000. It does not fund individuals, and institutions not already supported are rarely added; current grantees apply through the foundation’s grant process.
Assets
$990.9M
Grants
208
Total Given
$63.3M
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
The Coca-Cola Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working on water access and conservation, recycling, disaster response, economic prosperity, education and youth development, arts and culture, women’s empowerment, and community well-being. In 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $5 million, with a median of about $257,000, supporting communities worldwide where Coca-Cola operates and its employees live and work, including Atlanta. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$533.9M
Grants
246
Total Given
$117.2M
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Chevy Chase, MD
HHMI funds basic biomedical research, science education, fellowships, and public engagement, primarily through programs for researchers and support to universities and other organizations. Its 2025 itemized grants ranged from $10,000 to $3,062,953, with a median of $20,000; its research programs serve U.S. institutions, and listed grants were concentrated in California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and North Carolina. HHMI does not accept unsolicited requests; most competitions use formal invitation and review processes.
Assets
$29.5B
Grants
31
Total Given
$8.8M
The Goizueta Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
The Goizueta Foundation funds education and youth opportunity, including early literacy, numeracy, college and career readiness, and workforce development, primarily in 11 metropolitan Atlanta counties, though it may fund elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $5 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited applications year-round and encourages eligible nonprofits to meet with program staff before applying.
Assets
$410.1M
Grants
126
Total Given
$34.3M
Folds of Honor Foundation
Owasso, OK
Folds of Honor funds education scholarships for spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders killed or disabled in service, with awards available for K–12 and higher education in the United States and its territories. Awards are up to $5,000 per academic year, based on unmet need, and are paid directly to the school. It accepts scholarship applications through an online portal during its annual application window; it does not make grants to outside applicants.
Assets
$122.3M
Grants
1,551
Total Given
$37.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from East West Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
East West Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?