International Charitable Foundation
International Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Fenton, Missouri. It made 17 grants totaling $127,500 in 2024, with nearly all grant dollars going to organizations in Missouri.
International Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: International Charitable Foundation gave $128K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,500
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +119.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,322,134
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to International Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Larkin Williams Industrial Ct, Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: (636) 717-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Classroom ($30K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 1% to recipients in Maryland. The reported shares for Kentucky and Illinois were 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is International Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $213K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Classroom St. Louis, MO | General Support | $30,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $22,000 |
| Meds and Food for Kids St. Louis, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory School St. Louis, MO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Annunziata Conference St Vincent De Paul Society St. Louis, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Academy St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wings of Hope St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Backstoppers St. Louis, MO | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Louis Arc Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,322,134 | $181,801 | $152,280 | $127,500 | 17 | $131,700 | $133,893 | $190,386 |
| 2023 | $2,311,964 | $299,073 | $105,583 | $85,500 | 25 | $89,991 | $88,757 | $149,740 |
| 2022 | $2,144,103 | $290,650 | $198,456 | $169,310 | 21 | $178,299 | $90,777 | $137,522 |
| 2021 | $2,037,959 | $366,544 | $128,932 | $112,050 | 17 | $116,200 | $156,548 | $132,644 |
| 2020 | $1,894,753 | $322,304 | $236,625 | $212,920 | 30 | — | $62,742 | $101,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, International Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes supporting inclusive learning for children with special needs, providing health care, mobilizing community resources, using aviation to provide care and access to resources, and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $127,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. The listed grants were designated for general support.
The largest listed awards were $30,000 to ONE CLASSROOM; $22,000 to SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION; $20,000 to MEDS AND FOOD FOR KIDS; $15,000 to CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL; and $10,000 each to ANNUNZIATA CONFERENCE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY and UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are CAROLE ANN BROWN, President; FRED E BROWN THRU 924, Secretary; ELIZABETH C BROWN, Vice President; and FRED E BROWN III, Treasurer.
International Charitable Foundation is led by Carole Ann Brown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carole Ann Brown
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth C. Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred E. Brown III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fred E. Brown (2020–2024) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 924
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 Charitable Foundation
How much does International Charitable Foundation give each year?
International Charitable Foundation gave $128K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 25 grants.
What is International Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
International Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from International Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does International Charitable Foundation give grants?
International Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (13 grants).
Does International Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of International Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are International Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
International Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include One Classroom ($30,000), SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation ($22,000) and Meds and Food for Kids ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is International Charitable Foundation?
International Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does International Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is International Charitable Foundation's EIN?
International Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1661290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does International Charitable Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). International Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/international-charitable-foundation-morg_17b018d813f34724bc2365a3ec756a14
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