International Awareness Group Inc
International Awareness Group Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $158K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $3K.
International Awareness Group Inc at a glance
In short: International Awareness Group Inc gave $9K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,000
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $158,440
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Awareness Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashiyanna ($5K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How International Awareness Group Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% 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 $1K (2023) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashiyanna Bethesda, MD | Charity | $5,000 |
| Norwood School Bethesda, MD | Charitable Donation | $2,750 |
| The Woods Academy Bethesda, MD | Charity | $1,250 |
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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 | $158,440 | $7,528 | $10,609 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $3,099 | $5,800 |
| 2023 | $161,521 | $11,812 | $11,444 | $1,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $3,689 | $5,910 |
| 2022 | $133,429 | $7,076 | $9,768 | $8,200 | 1 | $8,200 | $1 | $8,418 |
| 2021 | $142,372 | $11,530 | $21,031 | $18,838 | 1 | $18,839 | — | $7,012 |
| 2020 | $158,020 | $8,485 | $27,724 | $24,867 | 2 | — | — | $7,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, International Awareness Group Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Awareness Group Inc is led by Vera Cahwla, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vera Cahwla
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 International Awareness Group Inc
How much does International Awareness Group Inc give each year?
International Awareness Group Inc gave $9K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is International Awareness Group Inc's typical grant size?
International Awareness Group Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does International Awareness Group Inc give grants?
International Awareness Group Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bethesda, MD (3 grants).
Does International Awareness Group Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on International Awareness Group Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is International Awareness Group Inc?
International Awareness Group Inc reported $158K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is International Awareness Group Inc?
International Awareness Group Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Potomac, MD. It holds $158K in total assets as of 2024.
What is International Awareness Group Inc's EIN?
International Awareness Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3324016. 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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