THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO BROADEN THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL & TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST & WEST, INC. (EAST-WEST CENTER) A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE EAST-WEST CENTER LOCATED AT 1601 EAST-WEST ROAD, HONOLULU, HI 96848 IS A NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CREATED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 86-472 ENACTED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS. THE FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER ARE USED TO PROMOTE BETTER RELATIONS AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND NATIONS OF THE ASIA PACIFIC THROUGH COOPERATIVE STUDY, TRAINING AND RESEARCH.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $41k |
Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $36k $41k |
Assistant Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $32k $36k |
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $32k $36k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $26k $29k |
Assistant Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $22k $25k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $19k $21k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $35k in 2022 to $37k in 2023.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 11%.
- Vice President pay rose 37% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION received $36,741 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EAST-WEST CENTER FOUNDATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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