Foundation for International Research & Education
The Foundation for International Research & Education (FIRE) is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its website describes work in India focused on researching and supporting education, leadership training, health education, and community development, particularly in Odisha (called Orissa on the website).
Foundation for International Research & Education at a glance
In short: Foundation for International Research & Education gave $481K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $480,625
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,156
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $111,032
- Total assets
- $6,448,916
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for International Research & Education
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 411 Lakewood Circle Ste B-715, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 328-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for International Research & Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gateway Prayer Garden ($242K). Together the top 4 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 114 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FIRE’s website describes its program work in Odisha, India, including village-level education, self-help groups, and Community Health Education. The website also says FIRE has offices in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and Colorado Springs. In its 2024 filing, all grant dollars went to Colorado recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for International Research & Education gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $481K (2024) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Prayer Garden Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $242,461 |
| India Ministries in Fire Partnership Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $202,604 |
| Donations Other India Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $19,460 |
| Donations Other Minsitries (Not India) Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $16,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,448,916 | $1,034,020 | $546,348 | $480,625 | 4 | $485,597 | $60,137 | $-836 |
| 2023 | $6,247,150 | $1,553,791 | $808,045 | $692,906 | 4 | $719,927 | $152,285 | — |
| 2022 | $5,550,875 | $562,264 | $1,029,568 | $924,904 | 38 | $971,823 | $221,819 | — |
| 2021 | $5,988,968 | $1,932,160 | $1,900,174 | $1,835,254 | 48 | $1,835,254 | — | — |
| 2020 | $6,094,221 | $1,302,511 | $1,259,792 | $815,996 | 20 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FIRE’s website says it is committed to sustainable, positive development in the poorest parts of the world, beginning with research into effective educational training programs for indigenous organizations. Its described work in Odisha includes village schools and teacher support, women’s self-help groups and microenterprise training, and Community Health Education.
The foundation says it coordinates and supports more than 106 Christian faith-based indigenous organizations in Odisha through leadership education and development. Its 2024 filing describes direct activities that include supporting India ministries’ community training programs in transformation, health development, and community life; training in prayer and creating the an individual recipient; and travel to support accountability with India partners and other ministries.
One 2024 grantee, an individual recipient, describes its own mission as providing an artistically designed place for prayer and seeking the Lord, organized teaching and prayer for nations, and booklets on prayer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, FIRE reported four grants totaling $480,625. The median grant was $111,032; grants ranged from $16,100 to $242,461. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
The largest grants were $242,461 to an individual recipient and $202,604 to India Ministries in Fire Partnership, both in Colorado Springs. Both were listed for general support. FIRE also reported $19,460 to Donations Other India Ministries and $16,100 to Donations Other Ministries (Not India), both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Audrey Beckett as president, Roy Wingerd as vice president, Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmidt as secretary, and Theresa Moody as director.
Foundation for International Research & Education is led by Audrey Beckett, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey Beckett
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Moody
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Wingerd
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmidt
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cheryl Wingerd (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Christina Payton (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for International Research & Education
How much does Foundation for International Research & Education give each year?
Foundation for International Research & Education gave $481K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $693K across 4 grants.
What is Foundation for International Research & Education's typical grant size?
Foundation for International Research & Education's median grant in 2024 was $111,032, and its average grant was $120,156, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for International Research & Education give grants?
Foundation for International Research & Education gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (4 grants).
Does Foundation for International Research & Education give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Foundation for International Research & Education's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Foundation for International Research & Education?
Foundation for International Research & Education reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Foundation for International Research & Education fund?
FIRE’s website says it is committed to sustainable, positive development in the poorest parts of the world, beginning with research into effective educational training programs for indigenous organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for International Research & Education?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foundation for International Research & Education's EIN?
Foundation for International Research & Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0313305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Foundation for International Research & Education accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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