The International Friends for
The International Friends for is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Northbrook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $85K.
The International Friends for at a glance
In short: The International Friends for gave $85K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,098
- +4154.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,020
- +751.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $15,308
- +173.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (12% 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 The International Friends for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Korea Disability Human Rights ($74K). Together the top 5 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $85K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Korea Disability Human Rights | General Use | $74,000 |
| Ray Graham Association Lisle, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Samdal Camp for Disabilities in Kor | General Use | $850 |
| Equip for Equality Chicago, IL | General Use | $144 |
| Arc of Illinois Frankfort, IL | General Use | $104 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,308 | $130,000 | $120,294 | $85,098 | 5 | $85,098 |
| 2024 | $5,602 | $15,000 | $14,017 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 |
| 2023 | $4,619 | $9,050 | $6,583 | $4,213 | Total only | $4,213 |
| 2022 | $2,152 | $5,000 | $6,451 | $2,000 | Total only | $2,000 |
| 2021 | $3,603 | $16,255 | $15,191 | $8,255 | Total only | $8,255 |
| 2020 | $2,539 | $10,000 | $9,197 | $5,716 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $1,736 | $10,000 | $12,687 | $5,675 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The International Friends for is led by Hyunil Juhn, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hyunil Juhn
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$33K (2025)
Eric S. Juhn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doojung J. Juhn
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Kim
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $33K, to Hyunil Juhn (President).
Frequently asked questions about The International Friends for
How much does The International Friends for give each year?
The International Friends for gave $85K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is The International Friends for's typical grant size?
The International Friends for's median grant in 2025 was $850, and its average grant was $17,020, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The International Friends for give grants?
The International Friends for's top state is Illinois, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The International Friends for give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The International Friends for's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The International Friends for's largest grantees?
The International Friends for's largest 2025 grantees include Korea Disability Human Rights ($74,000), Ray Graham Association ($10,000) and Samdal Camp for Disabilities in Kor ($850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The International Friends for?
The International Friends for reported $15K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $130K.
What is The International Friends for?
The International Friends for is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Northbrook, IL. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The International Friends for's EIN?
The International Friends for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5428562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
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