International Community Foundation
The International Community Foundation (ICF) is a public charity based in National City, California, founded in 1990. It works in the United States and across borders, connecting donors and nonprofit partners and supporting community-led work, primarily in Mexico and Latin America.
International Community Foundation at a glance
In short: International Community Foundation gave $3.4M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,403,458
- +110.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +34.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,414
- +56.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $39,082,477
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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ICF says that an organization submits a grant request and required information for due-diligence review. Once approved, the foundation allocates the donation to the designated organization.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2505 N Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 592-8008
Website: https://icfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Intl Friendship ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 85 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ICF says it works in the United States and across borders, with its work focused primarily on Mexico and Latin America. Its 2024 Giving Guide describes grants in Latin America and the United States. In 2025, 79% of itemized grant dollars went to California recipients, with the remainder distributed among recipients in several other states and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How International Community Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $3.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Intl Friendship La Mesa, CA | — | $1,011,440 |
| The Regents of the Univ of Ca Oakland, CA | Charitable Purpose | $384,758 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning National City, CA | Charitable Purpose | $282,853 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose | $221,642 |
| Rusted Gate Farm Central Point, OR | Charitable Purpose | $142,050 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $125,281 |
| UC San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Charitable Purpose | $107,420 |
| Scripps Inst of Oceanography La Jolla, CA | Charitable Purpose | $93,000 |
| Natl Day Laborer Org Network Pasadena, CA | Charitable Purpose | $81,002 |
| Leading Education Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $68,103 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
IRS filing data reports the following:
The 2024 Giving Guide separately reports FY2023 total grants of $13,655,320. The foundation’s 2025 filing narrative says its endowment policies seek to provide a predictable stream of funding while maintaining the purchasing power of endowment assets; actual returns may vary.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,082,477 | $22,140,261 | $23,570,259 | $3,403,458 | 47 | $1,394,322 |
| 2024 | $39,051,493 | $22,378,390 | $20,360,916 | $1,619,639 | 35 | $1,235,266 |
| 2023 | $37,660,690 | $20,881,264 | $18,070,745 | $2,067,086 | 1 | $754,957 |
| 2022 | $32,650,875 | $19,429,051 | $15,971,736 | $2,192,152 | 1 | $456,470 |
| 2021 | $29,422,268 | $13,734,101 | $14,282,531 | $2,015,172 | 1 | $930,870 |
| 2020 | $29,279,922 | $25,762,686 | $21,174,887 | $2,267,630 | 1 | $929,996 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ICF’s mission is “to connect people, ideas, and investments in the transformative power of community.” Its stated program areas include education, environment, health, and food systems. The foundation also describes environmental justice and climate resilience as interconnected areas of impact, and says its grantmaking emphasizes flexible operational support for community-led nonprofit organizations and initiatives.
Examples among its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Rusted Gate Farm says it works to identify income-producing activities that can increase farm income, promote environmental health, and support small farms’ long-term financial security. Global Greengrants Fund says it supports grassroots environmental action and social justice through small grants. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Inclusive Action for the City says it serves underinvested communities through access to capital, research, and community-driven advocacy.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing lists 47 itemized grants for 2025 totaling $3,403,458. They ranged from $6,000 to $1,011,440, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest listed grants included Friends of Intl Friendship ($1,011,440), The Regents of the University of California ($384,758), Olivewood Gardens & Learning ($282,853), Immigrant Defenders Law ($221,642), and Rusted Gate Farm ($142,050). Most itemized grant dollars went to recipients in California (79%); other leading recipient states were Washington, DC (8%) and Oregon (4%).
The foundation’s website reports that it granted $18.1 million in FY2025, while the program description on its 2024 IRS filing states that it granted $18.5 million in FY2025. These figures are distinct from the $3,403,458 in itemized grants reported in the 2025 filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marisa Aurora Quiroz as President & CEO and Leticia Martinez Hermosillo as Vice President of Philanthropy. Other listed officers and directors include Elizabeth Corrow, Director of Finance; Elsa Roth, Chair; Debra Thomas, Treasurer; Gustavo A. de la Fuente, Immediate Past Chair; and board members Emily Young, Miguel Aguirre, Donna Manning, and Sue Saarnio.
International Community Foundation is led by Marisa Aurora Quiroz, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marisa Aurora Quiroz
President & CEO
Vice President of Programs → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $216K (2025)
Elsa Roth
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Corrow
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $157K (2025)
Leticia Martinez Hermosillo
Vice President Philanthropy
Director of Philan → Vice President Philanthorpy, 2024
Vice President Philanthorpy → Vice President Philanthropy, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $141K (2025)
Alejandra Mier Y. Teran
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Manning
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Young PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gustavo A. De La Fuente
Imm. Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Imm. Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Puron Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Enrique Perret
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Ma
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruffo Ibarra
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Saarnio
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Aguirre
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Thomas
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Atul Patel (2020–2024) — Interim Treasurer
- Former: Gabriela Manriquez (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jacqueline B. Meyer (2020–2023) — Imm Past Chair
- Former: Patricia Machado (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Yuri A. Calderon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Enrique Torre-Molina (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karlo Teran (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anne McEnany (2020–2022) — Fmr President & CEO
- Former: David O'Brien (2020–2022) — Treasurer to
- Former: Yamilett K. Carrillo Guerrero (2021–2022) — Director Innov & Per
- Former: Agustin Ceballos (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Hammond (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paloma Aguirre (2021) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Cathe Burnham (2020) — Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $216K, to Marisa Aurora Quiroz (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Community Foundation
How much does International Community Foundation give each year?
International Community Foundation gave $3.4M across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 35 grants.
What is International Community Foundation's typical grant size?
International Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $72,414, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Community Foundation give grants?
International Community Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants) and La Jolla, CA (3 grants).
Who are International Community Foundation's largest grantees?
International Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Intl Friendship ($1,011,440), The Regents of the Univ of Ca ($384,758) and Olivewood Gardens & Learning ($282,853), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is International Community Foundation?
International Community Foundation reported $39.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.1M.
What does International Community Foundation fund?
ICF’s mission is “to connect people, ideas, and investments in the transformative power of community.” Its stated program areas include education, environment, health, and food systems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Community Foundation?
ICF says that an organization submits a grant request and required information for due-diligence review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is International Community Foundation's EIN?
International Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0457858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). International Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/international-community-foundation-morg_23045855b311461cbde7038bee35f54b
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