TASTE for Equity brings leaders together across cultures and traditional divides to forge deeper connections and inspire action for a more equitable community. Our annual gala does this through an elevated experience that also celebrates the richness of Oregon's BIPOC and LGBTQ+ food and wine industry, honors community heroes, and provides grants to organizations serving and advocating communities of color and queer communities.
Key facts about Taste for Equity
- EIN
- 93-3490948
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $140,461
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Taste for Equity funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Taste for Equity's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$140K
Annual Giving
$105K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$18K
About Taste for Equity
Based on IRS filings
Taste for Equity is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $105K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $140,461 |
| Revenue | $268,730 |
| Expenses | $128,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Apano ($25,000), Adelante Mujeres ($25,000), Elso ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APANO Portland, OR | General operating grant to support their mission. | $25,000 |
| Adelante Mujeres Forest Grove, OR | General operating grant to support their mission. | $25,000 |
| ELSO Portland, OR | General operating suport for their mission | $25,000 |
| Latino Network Portland, OR | General operating support of their mission | $10,000 |
| KAIROS PDX Portland, OR | General operating support of their mission | $10,000 |
| Seeding Justice Portland, OR | General Operating support of their mission | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Jalili | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Kali Thorne Ladd | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Juan Martinez | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Mark Holloway | Board President | 15 | — |
| L B Yockey Jones | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Katie Petri | Board Secretary | 7 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taste for Equity?
Taste for Equity is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $140K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Taste for Equity?
As of 2024, Taste for Equity holds $140K in total assets with $269K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $105K in 2024.
Where does Taste for Equity operate?
Taste for Equity has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Taste for Equity award?
In 2024, Taste for Equity awarded 6 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Taste for Equity's EIN?
Taste for Equity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3490948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
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