Iworks Foundation Inc
Iworks Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as philanthropic support and development in higher education; its reported 2024 grants also supported healthcare and community services.
Iworks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Iworks Foundation Inc gave $24K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,820
- +87.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,382
- +68.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,060
- Total assets
- $705,841
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (53% 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 Iworks Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1889 Preston White Dr Ste 100, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 598-3761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Iworks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospit ($10K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (53%), New York (21%), Washington state (10%), Maryland (8%), and the District of Columbia (4%). Listed grants also included recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Iworks Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% 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 $13K (2023) to $64K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospit Arlington, VA | Support for Healthcare Programs | $10,000 |
| Fetna Saint James, NY | Community Support Services | $5,000 |
| Operation Uplift Port Angeles, WA | Community Support Service | $2,500 |
| Ndia Arlington, VA | Community Service | $2,000 |
| Ivy and Pearls of Southern Maryland Suitland, MD | Community Support Services | $1,090 |
| Wounded Warrior Washington, DC | Community Support Services | $1,030 |
| Liam Wilmington, DE | Health Care | $750 |
| Balagan Saraswathi Charitable Trust Beltsville, MD | higher education | $750 |
| Non-profit Herndon, VA | Community Support Services | $400 |
| Valluvan Tamil Academy Herndon, VA | Community Support Services | $300 |
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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 | $705,841 | $40,282 | $23,972 | $23,820 | 10 | $23,820 | $30,130 | $33,942 |
| 2023 | $689,531 | $18,088 | $12,772 | $12,717 | 9 | $12,772 | — | $34,344 |
| 2022 | $684,214 | $2,929 | $44,817 | $44,453 | 6 | $364 | — | $35,260 |
| 2021 | $726,167 | $61,092 | $64,572 | $64,311 | 6 | $64,522 | — | $35,873 |
| 2020 | $730,605 | $2,125 | $15,717 | $15,550 | 26 | — | — | $36,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iworks Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “philanthropic support and the development in higher education.” Its grants show support for organizations and causes including healthcare, community services, and higher education. Valluvan Tamil Academy, which received a grant, says it teaches Tamil to children in the community and organizes cultural and educational activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $23,820. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $1,060. Notable grants included $10,000 to St Jude Childrens Research Hospit for healthcare programs, $5,000 to FETNA for community support services, $2,500 to OPERATION UPLIFT for community support service, and $2,000 to NDIA for community service. Other listed recipients included Ivy and Pearls of Southern Maryland ($1,090), WOUNDED WARRIOR ($1,030), Liam ($750), Balagan Saraswathi Charitable Trust ($750), Non-profit ($400), and Valluvan Tamil Academy ($300).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jothi Radhakrishnan as president, Kumar Gnanamurthy as treasurer, and Kathamuthu Rajendran as secretary.
Iworks Foundation Inc is led by Jothi Radhakrishnan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jothi Radhakrishnan
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathamuthu Rajendran
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kumar Gnanamurthy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 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 Iworks Foundation Inc
How much does Iworks Foundation Inc give each year?
Iworks Foundation Inc gave $24K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is Iworks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Iworks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,060, and its average grant was $2,382, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Iworks Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Iworks Foundation Inc give grants?
Iworks Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Washington (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Herndon, VA (2 grants).
Does Iworks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Iworks Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support Services" (5 grants).
Who are Iworks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Iworks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospit ($10,000), Fetna ($5,000) and Operation Uplift ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iworks Foundation Inc?
Iworks Foundation Inc reported $706K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 Iworks Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “philanthropic support and the development in higher education.” Its grants show support for organizations and causes including healthcare, community services, and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Iworks Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Iworks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Iworks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4566899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Iworks Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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