East-west Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 2024, with $1,788,507 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▼ 11.0% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$22.3M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for East-west Center Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For East-west Center Foundation: 210 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for East-west Center Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For East-west Center Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
28.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.9M
Total liabilities
$631K
Net assets
$22.3M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,788,507▼11.0% | $1,274,156▲41.6% | $22,293,159▲26.2% | $22,923,917▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,010,187▲86.4% | $899,685▼32.7% | $17,664,196▲19.6% | $17,664,196▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,078,356▼27.5% | $1,337,106▲97.3% | $14,770,104▼20.9% | $14,815,604▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,487,119▲57.5% | $677,757▼57.9% | $18,680,057▲22.3% | $18,725,557▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $944,147▼24.6% | $1,609,164▲72.0% | $15,277,398▲2.8% | $16,317,898▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,251,546▲47.4% | $935,479▲1.8% | $14,862,909▲2.1% | $14,862,909▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $849,175▼77.8% | $919,089▲12.1% | $14,553,155▲3.1% | $14,553,155▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,828,527▲95.3% | $819,979▲12.6% | $14,114,120▲42.1% | $14,114,120▲42.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,960,177▲112% | $728,532▼29.7% | $9,929,753▲21.5% | $9,929,753▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $923,285▼21.1% | $1,036,079▲33.8% | $8,169,496▼6.4% | $8,169,496▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,170,790 | $774,260▲25.6% | $8,723,965▲25.4% | $8,723,965▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $616,345▲6.2% | $6,959,544▲6.5% | $6,959,544▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $580,176▼30.8% | $6,533,507▲29.8% | $6,533,507▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $838,550▲16.0% | $5,033,778▼5.4% | $5,033,778▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $723,157 | $5,318,339 | $5,318,339 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
10 grants to East-west Center Foundation totaling $519K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Hawaii Pacific Foundation Inc | Education & goodwill promotion | 2023 | $132,000 |
| The Hawaii Pacific Foundation Inc | Education & goodwill promotion | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement | Aloha 4 tonga campaign | 2021 | $127,652 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $13,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2018 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $5,150 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2014 | $10,000 |
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Data for East-west Center Foundation (EIN 99-0218752) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.