East West Tea Company Foundation
Preselected recipients only
East West Tea Company Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,679 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $30,775 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$297,679
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$30,775
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $653,460 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $288,280 | 11 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $653,460 | 19 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $297,679 | 8 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
East West Tea Company Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What East West Tea Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $72,679 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $40,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Good Shepherd International Inc | Pathways to dignity : empowering education and health in jamaica | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Co the Batiste Family Foundation | Projects dedicated to nurturing the soul of humanity through community, culture and creativity. | $75,000 |
| One Village Project | Visionary incubator project | $40,000 |
| Nevandra - Association for Human Rights | Leilani-children's home/education for you | $31,550 |
| The Nelixia Company Sa | Sustainable cardamom value chain project | $30,000 |
| Utah Film Centre | The disillisioned illusionist (aka the search for magic) film production | $25,000 |
| Cape Natural Tea Products | Bardale secondary school - sanitary drive | $11,129 |
| The Kumari Project | The kumari project safe house | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Bertrand
- Lauren Wood
- Andrea Costa
- Sat Dharm Singh Khalsa
- Kira Shetter
- Giancarlo Marcaccini
Questions people ask
Does East West Tea Company Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does East West Tea Company Foundation give?
$297,679 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $30,775.
Who runs East West Tea Company Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Bertrand (Treasurer), Lauren Wood (President), Andrea Costa (Director) and Sat Dharm Singh Khalsa (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does East West Tea Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.