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.
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
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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 | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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