Taste for Equity
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.
Taste for Equity at a glance
In short: Taste for Equity gave $105K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Taste for Equity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apano ($25K). Together the top 6 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,461 | $268,730 | $128,269 | $105,000 | 6 |
About Taste for Equity
Based on IRS filings
Taste for Equity is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Taste for Equity is led by Mark Holloway, Board President on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Holloway
Board President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Martinez
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kali Thorne Ladd
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Jalili
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Petri
Board Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L B Yockey Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Taste for Equity
How much does Taste for Equity give each year?
Taste for Equity gave $105K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Taste for Equity's typical grant size?
Taste for Equity's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $17,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Taste for Equity give grants?
Taste for Equity gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does Taste for Equity give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Taste for Equity's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Taste for Equity's largest grantees?
Taste for Equity's largest 2024 grantees include Apano ($25,000), Adelante Mujeres ($25,000) and Elso ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taste for Equity?
Taste for Equity reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $269K.
What is Taste for Equity?
Taste for Equity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $140K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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