Multi-Ethnic Business Association
Our mission is to educate, advocate, and support multi-ethnic businesses in Eastern Washington.
Multi-Ethnic Business Association at a glance
In short: Multi-Ethnic Business Association gave $119K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,255
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -93.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,251
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,012,406
- +232.1% 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.
How to apply to Multi-Ethnic Business Association
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Multi-Ethnic Business Association
ArtsWA CARES Act Relief Grants
Multi-Ethnic Business Association
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Deadline
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
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WA State Small Business Resiliency Grant
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Who Multi-Ethnic Business Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spokane Muslim Center ($20K). Together the top 9 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2024) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Muslim Center Spokane, WA | — | $20,495 |
| Spokane Islamic Center Spokane Valley, WA | — | $20,000 |
| Spokane Zero Waste Spokane, WA | — | $16,995 |
| Faaie Spokane, WA | — | $15,067 |
| MaryDanceStudio Spokane, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Northwest Farms to Families Olympia, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Filipino American NW Assoc Spokane Valley, WA | — | $9,905 |
| Blue Door Theatre Spokane, WA | — | $8,827 |
| Imaginations 2 Creation Liberty Lake, WA | — | $7,966 |
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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 | $1,012,406 | $1,486,668 | $843,269 | $119,255 | 9 | $177 |
| 2023 | $304,887 | $2,362,298 | $2,209,266 | $1,553,300 | 133 | — |
| 2022 | $145,783 | $311,336 | $267,710 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $92,744 | $234,302 | $210,637 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $68,306 | $120,265 | $57,894 | — | — | — |
About Multi-Ethnic Business Association
Based on IRS filings
Multi-Ethnic Business Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $177.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Multi-Ethnic Business Association is led by Marvin Reguindin, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marvin Reguindin
Executive Director
Vice President General Manager → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $96K (2024)
Francis Adewale
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanya Ala
Director of Gov Affairs
Director → Director of Gov Affairs, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $96K (2024)
Kerra Bower
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronny Oliver
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Reyes
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Spencer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devika Gates
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Kelly
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Sabino Cabildo (2020–2023) — Subcontract Tehnical Advisor
- Former: Yvonne Montoya Zamora (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jonie Wynecoope (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Dennis Mitchell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Gutierrez (2020–2022) — Subcontract Technical Advisor
- Former: Nina George (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Ross (2022) — Director
- Former: Nima Michael (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sandra Williams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Victor Vera (2020–2021) — 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 $96K, to Marvin Reguindin (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Multi-Ethnic Business Association
How much does Multi-Ethnic Business Association give each year?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association gave $119K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 133 grants.
What is Multi-Ethnic Business Association's typical grant size?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,251, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Multi-Ethnic Business Association give grants?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (5 grants) and Spokane Valley, WA (2 grants).
Who are Multi-Ethnic Business Association's largest grantees?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association's largest 2024 grantees include Spokane Muslim Center ($20,495), Spokane Islamic Center ($20,000) and Spokane Zero Waste ($16,995), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Multi-Ethnic Business Association?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Multi-Ethnic Business Association?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Spokane, WA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Multi-Ethnic Business Association's EIN?
Multi-Ethnic Business Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4858996. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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