International Foundation
International Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $39K.
International Foundation at a glance
In short: International Foundation gave $39K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,125
- -66.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,589
- -76.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,181,511
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Austin Ridge Bible Church ($13K). Together the top 7 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 30 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Foundation gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $187K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Ridge Bible Church Austin, TX | Church Ministry Program | $13,000 |
| Westlake Bible CHRCH Austin, TX | Church Ministry Program | $6,225 |
| The Church of Rancho Bernardo San Diego, CA | Church Ministry Program | $5,000 |
| Oc International Colorado Springs, CO | Church Ministry Program | $5,000 |
| Africa Inland Mission Peachtree City, GA | Church Ministry Program | $5,000 |
| Warriner National Foundation Corona, CA | Health Clinic | $2,500 |
| Africa Renewal Ministry San Antonio, TX | Church Leadership Program | $2,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,181,511 | $752 | $66,047 | $39,125 | 7 | $39,125 | — |
| 2024 | $3,051,459 | $32,295 | $162,584 | $117,290 | 5 | $119,847 | — |
| 2023 | $3,048,521 | $178,765 | $141,183 | $108,400 | 5 | $115,337 | $152,919 |
| 2022 | $2,258,486 | $176,308 | $275,296 | $187,400 | 6 | $187,400 | $88,412 |
| 2021 | $1,339,010 | $140,082 | $255,918 | $162,900 | 7 | — | $57,355 |
| 2020 | $1,445,836 | $72,043 | $245,153 | $184,300 | 7 | — | $19,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Foundation is led by Brett E. Ames, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett E. Ames
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol A. Ames
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about International Foundation
How much does International Foundation give each year?
International Foundation gave $39K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 5 grants.
What is International Foundation's typical grant size?
International Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,589, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does International Foundation give grants?
International Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does International Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on International Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church Ministry Program" (5 grants).
Who are International Foundation's largest grantees?
International Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Austin Ridge Bible Church ($13,000), Westlake Bible CHRCH ($6,225) and The Church of Rancho Bernardo ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is International Foundation?
International Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $752.
What is International Foundation?
International Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is International Foundation's EIN?
International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3059000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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