Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc
Organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi cultural perspective through education, exchange, communication, social activities, arts and immigration, and naturalization services.
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc gave $417K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $417K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $417,391
- +247.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $417,391
- +247.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $417,391
- Total assets
- $9,570,133
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Institute of Wisconsin Inc ($417K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc gives
- Giving grew 147% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $417K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | To support the mission of international institute of Wisconsin, inc | $417,391 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,570,133 | $293,571 | $439,482 | $417,391 | 1 | $293,571 |
| 2024 | $8,901,223 | $333,291 | $126,039 | $120,000 | 1 | $333,291 |
| 2023 | $8,137,715 | $205,058 | $85,441 | $60,000 | 1 | $205,058 |
| 2022 | $7,803,767 | $387,251 | $193,356 | $169,000 | 1 | $377,251 |
| 2021 | $8,289,232 | $350,434 | $44,131 | $20,000 | 1 | $320,434 |
| 2020 | $6,744,821 | $-74,824 | $163,127 | $140,000 | 1 | $-75,824 |
About Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $417K. Net investment income was $294K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc is led by Paul Trebian, Board Member & Iiw President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Trebian
Board Member & Iiw President
Board Member, Iiw President & CEO → Board Member & Iiw President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Klaffenboeck
Chairwoman
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Chairwoman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Carter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Jordan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Roeber
Assistant Treasurer
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Estela Vazquez-Ornelas
Secretary & Iiw Vice President
Secretary → Secretary & Iiw Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Alexander Durtka Jr. (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Donna Alan (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Barry James (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Mackie Westbrook (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc
How much does Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc give each year?
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc gave $417K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $120K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc?
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $294K.
What is Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc?
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc operate?
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
Friends of the International Institute of Wisconsin Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7074729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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