East-West Players Inc
The purpose of east west players, inc. (EWP) is to raise the visibility of the asian American experience by presenting world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and providing impactful youth education programs. Founded in 1965, EWP is one of the nation's longest-running theaters of color and the largest and oldest asian American theater company. EWP strives to ensure that asian and pacific islander stories are told by working to increase access, inclusion, and representation in the creative economy through the production and development of theatrical works, a robust range of professional enrichment and arts education programs, and other civic activities. In recognition of its work, EWP was designated by the ford foundation as a national cultural treasure, one of only 20 organizations to receive the honor.
East-West Players Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,103,294
- -19.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,902,002
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $209,498
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,341,416
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who East-West Players Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Actblue Charities Inc Somerville, MA | Civic Activities | $15,000 |
| Gofundme Los Angeles, CA | Civic Activities | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,103,294 | $1,902,002 | $3,341,416 | — | — | $209,498 |
| 2024 | $6,369,193 | $1,431,642 | $2,886,008 | — | — | $157,509 |
| 2023 | $7,389,629 | $3,938,571 | $2,844,478 | — | — | $207,450 |
| 2022 | $6,334,708 | $2,605,454 | $1,933,761 | $27,500 | 2 | $95,500 |
| 2021 | $6,422,381 | $6,769,873 | $948,005 | — | — | $4,777 |
| 2020 | $587,673 | $1,040,397 | $1,101,197 | — | — | $6,638 |
About East-West Players Inc
Based on IRS filings
East-West Players Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $209K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East-West Players Inc is led by Rose Chan Loui, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose Chan Loui
Chair
Director → Chairwoman, 2022
Chairwoman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Hutchins
Managing Director & Outgoing
Managing Director → Managing Director & Outgoing, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$26K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Kevin Johnson-Sather
Managing Director & Incoming
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$80K (2025)
Albert E. Aubin
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Giza
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen J. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Chang
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Yang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiyomi Emi
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nayan Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Tamura
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex De Ocampo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Yamazi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Portillo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Lao
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Tee
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Que
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Sasaki
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Snehal Desai (2020–2024) — Artistic Director
- Former: Adrian Budhu (2024) — Managing Director
- Former: Jason M. Blackwell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Shimamoto (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mercy Steenwyk (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Huynh (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 6/2020
- Former: Daniel M. Mayeda (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ellen Deng Wu (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Alex De Ocampo Start (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $110K, to Eugene Hutchins (Managing Director, Outgoing). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about East-West Players Inc
How large is East-West Players Inc?
East-West Players Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is East-West Players Inc?
East-West Players Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does East-West Players Inc operate?
East-West Players Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is East-West Players Inc's EIN?
East-West Players Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6151775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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