Internation Association of
Civic/social organization
Internation Association of at a glance
In short: Internation Association of gave $57K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $57,465
- +24.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,155
- -17.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,150
- Total assets
- $495,659
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Internation Association of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was La Lions Crippled Children Cam ($22K). Together the top 3 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Internation Association of gives
- Giving grew 145% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $57K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Lions Crippled Children Cam Anacoco, LA | Assist W/ Operations | $22,315 |
| La Lions Eye Foundation New Orleans, LA | Assist W/ Operations | $20,150 |
| Ace of Hearts Foundation Ponchatoula, LA | Assist W/ Purpose | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $495,659 | $205,671 | $168,226 | $57,465 | 3 | $6,360 |
| 2025 | $458,214 | $153,762 | $138,771 | $46,325 | 2 | $7,565 |
| 2024 | $443,223 | $116,536 | $133,131 | $51,410 | 2 | $2,012 |
| 2023 | $459,818 | $174,853 | $99,291 | $23,489 | 2 | $3,037 |
| 2022 | $384,256 | $111,514 | $79,254 | $42,290 | 2 | $2,305 |
| 2021 | $351,996 | $41,895 | $72,711 | $40,530 | 2 | $3,232 |
| 2020 | $382,812 | $74,776 | $71,470 | $22,390 | 2 | $3,197 |
About Internation Association of
Based on IRS filings
Internation Association of is a public charity, based in Ponchatoula, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $496K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Internation Association of is led by Robert Jr Bardwell, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Jr Bardwell
President
Director → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Odom
Director
Vice President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Wheelahan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Joey Drude Jr.
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Schilling
Director
Director → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barcelona
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcel Damiens
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Jimmie Schilling
Secretary
Secretary → President, 2021
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Schilling Sr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Rodriguez
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kelley
Lion Tail Tw
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Lion Tail Tw, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Lott
Past President
Vice President → President, 2025
President → Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latimore Sharp
Vice President
President → Past President, 2025
Past President → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cooper
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doyle Hoover
Lion Tamer
Director → Lion Tamer, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Stanley Peltier (2020–2025) — Lion Tamer
- Former: Joseph Schilling (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: William Bill Hagen (2021–2024) — Lion Tail Tw
- Former: Chris Persinger (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Tom Barcelona (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Ray Wellahan (2023) — Director
- Former: Tommy Cooper (2023) — Lion Tail Tw
- Former: John Corneille (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Newman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Delbert Bo Schexnayder (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Brian Scharwarth (2020) — Lion Tamer
- Former: Guy Canzoneri (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Guy Recotta (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Lubrano Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Internation Association of
How much does Internation Association of give each year?
Internation Association of gave $57K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
What is Internation Association of's typical grant size?
Internation Association of's median grant in 2026 was $20,150, and its average grant was $19,155, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Internation Association of give grants?
Internation Association of gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Internation Association of give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Internation Association of's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Internation Association of?
Internation Association of reported $496K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is Internation Association of's EIN?
Internation Association of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1037991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 July 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
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Louisiana Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 per year for Years 1-3 and $2,000 for Year 4 (4-year program) · Due March 15, 2027
- Gwen Higgins English Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $2,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
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