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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The East West Bank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has distributed a total of $11.3 million in grants to 248 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$11.3M
2024
Grantees funded
248
Multi-year grantees
23%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$856.3K
S
Sharon Cheung
Board Member
G
Gary Teo
Board Member
T
Travis Kiyota
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION?
No. EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION give?
EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $11.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSEUM ASSOCIATES, THE BROAD, and GRAMEEN AMERICA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION?
EAST WEST BANK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.