About East-West Management Institute
EWMI breaks down the barriers that prevent people and communities from living in just, prosperous, and peaceful societies by working with local partners to strengthen the rule of law, defend civic freedoms, and ensure that governance, justice, and technology work for the people—not against them.
Focus Areas
Civic space protectionCommunity organizing and grassroots civic engagementRule of law and legal system strengtheningStrategic litigationAccess to justice and legal aidTech and human rights / digital rightsEnvironment and sustainabilityGlobal health equityConflict mitigation and peacebuildingEconomic developmentIndigenous rights and Indigenous data sovereigntyMedia integrity and independent media
About East-West Management Institute
East-west Management Institute Inc uses large, repeated grants to support rule-of-law and civil-society infrastructure, with several recipients appearing across multiple years and multiple awards. Among the clearest patterns is sustained support for the American Bar Association, which received $932,001 in 2024 and $700,090 in 2025 for rule of law work. The foundation also backs intermediary and research-heavy organizations that sit close to legal reform and civic space protection, including the International Center for Not for Profit Law and National Democratic Institute. Those grants point to a funder that favors institutions already working in governance, legal systems, and civic engagement rather than one-off projects. Its portfolio includes support for legal aid, strategic litigation, civil society development, anti-corruption, and tech and human rights, often through flexible or capacity-building arrangements. The recent grant record also shows a mix of universities, legal actors, and nonprofit intermediaries, suggesting a preference for organizations that can move between advocacy, technical assistance, and field support.
What East-West Management Institute Funds
On rule of law, East-west Management Institute Inc gave $182,808 in 2025 to The International Legal Foundation for rule of law work and $135,396 in 2024 to Justice Innovation Inc for the same area. In civil society support, it awarded $389,720 in 2025 to the International Center for Not for Profit Law for civil society support and $333,678 in 2025 to National Democratic Institute for civil society support and rule of law. The foundation also funds capacity-oriented work: Street Law received $185,243 in 2025 for civil society support and rule of law, and Luat Khoa Legal Initiatives for Vietnam received $98,580 in 2025 for civil society support and rule of law. Its topic mix aligns with grants that strengthen legal institutions, civic actors, and advocacy infrastructure.
How East-West Management Institute Gives
Typical grant sizes cluster in a mid-six-figure-to-low-six-figure range, with p25 at $79,190, a median of $136,382, and p75 at $230,995. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to ongoing support rather than isolated gifts. East-west Management Institute Inc is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The active grant programs also emphasize flexible, strategic support and capacity building, and all listed recent grants are to organizations rather than individuals.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$5.3M
Total Revenue
$30.5M
Total Expenses
$30.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $79K and $231K, with a median of $136K.
25th Percentile
$79K
Median
$136K
75th Percentile
$231K
Geographic Reach
National5 states funded
About 29% of grants go to recipients in DC.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ADRIAN B HEWRYK
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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