Friends of the International
Friends of the International is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $902K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $107K. Net investment income was $17K.
Friends of the International at a glance
In short: Friends of the International gave $107K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $107K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,970
- -66.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,970
- +103.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $106,970
- Total assets
- $902,314
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Mathematical Union ($107K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Friends of the International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $88K (2020) to $472K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Mathematical Union | support, volunteer lectures, fellowship, research, postgraduate studies, postgraduate education, scholarships and research in developing countries | $106,970 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $902,314 | $47,023 | $121,089 | $106,970 | 1 | $119,362 | $16,961 | $62,558 |
| 2023 | $1,018,400 | $148,490 | $319,977 | $314,830 | 6 | $319,977 | $15,842 | $61,343 |
| 2022 | $1,131,633 | $635,496 | $475,886 | $472,420 | 2 | $475,736 | $12,817 | $58,922 |
| 2021 | $972,023 | $124,323 | $114,724 | $108,501 | 1 | $114,576 | $10,781 | $55,256 |
| 2020 | $962,424 | $131,983 | $92,689 | $88,292 | 1 | — | $10,604 | $46,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of the International reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the International is led by Hiraku Nakajima, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hiraku Nakajima
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark L Green
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Solotar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald McClure
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christop Sorger
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carlos Kenig (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Helge Holden (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Olga Gil Medrano (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 Friends of the International
How much does Friends of the International give each year?
Friends of the International gave $107K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $315K across 6 grants.
How large is Friends of the International?
Friends of the International reported $902K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Friends of the International?
Friends of the International is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Providence, RI. It holds $902K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the International operate?
Friends of the International has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Texas.
What is Friends of the International's EIN?
Friends of the International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3185549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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