EastWest Food Rescue
Supporting farmers and caringly feeding our neighbors in need.
EastWest Food Rescue at a glance
In short: EastWest Food Rescue gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $933K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,733,861
- +51.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $933,465
- +240.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $259,200
- Total assets
- $681,547
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who EastWest Food Rescue funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Praisealujah ($3.2M). Together the top 4 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 166 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How EastWest Food Rescue gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $1.9M (2022) to $59.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Praisealujah Seatac, WA | To Fight Hunger | $3,208,461 |
| Farmer Frog Woodinville, WA | To Fight Hunger | $259,200 |
| Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County Lakewood, WA | To Fight Hunger | $259,200 |
| Eatonville Family Agency Eatonville, WA | To Fight Hunger | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $681,547 | $4,258,048 | $4,468,600 | $3,733,861 | 4 | $10,268 |
| 2023 | $872,323 | $3,331,214 | $3,321,449 | $2,470,136 | 9 | $10,090 |
| 2022 | $813,648 | $2,744,119 | $2,231,773 | $1,922,625 | 7 | $148 |
| 2021 | $282,808 | $35,092,299 | $35,696,896 | $35,520,380 | 39 | $109 |
| 2020 | $1,004,595 | $60,581,357 | $59,613,367 | $59,433,339 | 107 | $11 |
About EastWest Food Rescue
Based on IRS filings
EastWest Food Rescue is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Redmond, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $682K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EastWest Food Rescue is led by Monika Whitfield, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monika Whitfield
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$32K (2022) → $103K (2024)
George Ahearn
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Van Cleave Michaels
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Overcash
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Fitzgerald
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kunin
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julia Eagan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Manuel (2020–2021) — Interim Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $103K, to Monika Whitfield (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about EastWest Food Rescue
How much does EastWest Food Rescue give each year?
EastWest Food Rescue gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 9 grants.
What is EastWest Food Rescue's typical grant size?
EastWest Food Rescue's median grant in 2024 was $259,200, and its average grant was $933,465, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does EastWest Food Rescue give grants?
EastWest Food Rescue gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does EastWest Food Rescue give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on EastWest Food Rescue's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fight Hunger" (4 grants).
How large is EastWest Food Rescue?
EastWest Food Rescue reported $682K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is EastWest Food Rescue?
EastWest Food Rescue is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Redmond, WA. It holds $682K in total assets as of 2024.
What is EastWest Food Rescue's EIN?
EastWest Food Rescue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1100467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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