The Forgotten International
The Forgotten International (TFI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of impoverished and "forgotten" people in the poorest areas of the world.
The Forgotten International at a glance
In short: The Forgotten International gave $195K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,000
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $65,000
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $1,059,255
- +37.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Forgotten International
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Forgotten International
Bridge Grant Program
The Forgotten International
Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dr. Eugene P. Mohan Medical Assistance Fund
The Forgotten International
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Eric L. Brandenburg Children's Fund
The Forgotten International
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Forgotten International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shanti Bhavan ($154K). Together the top 3 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Forgotten International gives
- Giving grew 782% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $468K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $195K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shanti Bhavan Bellevue, WA | Shanti Bhavan School | $154,000 |
| Kiran Educational Trust Los Altos, CA | Educational Grant for India School | $21,000 |
| Project Pearls San Francisco, CA | Community in Philippines | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,059,255 | $1,321,585 | $1,030,110 | $195,000 | 3 | $804 |
| 2023 | $769,359 | $725,335 | $755,267 | $467,603 | Total only | $2,095 |
| 2022 | $797,433 | $746,177 | $870,536 | $17,500 | 1 | $1,552 |
| 2021 | $908,752 | $775,541 | $647,957 | $22,100 | 3 | $12 |
| 2020 | $782,180 | $718,716 | $489,698 | $37,100 | 4 | $13 |
| 2019 | $553,554 | $452,873 | $515,020 | $41,000 | 5 | $12 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Forgotten International
Based on IRS filings
The Forgotten International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $804.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Forgotten International is led by Tom Nazario, President, CFO & Secretary on every filing since 2022; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Nazario
President, CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $57K (2024)
Debra Fischer
Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobba Venkatadri
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Brandenburg
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thibault Gerbaldi
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Alderman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Mohan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jilma Meneses
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Wang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eunice Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthieu Bonnard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Byl
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Ho
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Charles Reed (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John de Graft-Johnson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Judi Feeley (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Nazario (2019–2021) — President, CFO & Secretary
- Former: Brian Scharlin (2019) — Director
- Former: Jerry Mohan (2019) — Director
- Former: Martha Pascual (2019) — Director
- Former: Susan C Gause (2019) — Director
- Former: William Alderman (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Tom Nazario (Pres/CFO/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about The Forgotten International
How much does The Forgotten International give each year?
The Forgotten International gave $195K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $468K in grants paid.
What is The Forgotten International's typical grant size?
The Forgotten International's median grant in 2024 was $21,000, and its average grant was $65,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Forgotten International give grants?
The Forgotten International gives mostly in Washington: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (21%).
Does The Forgotten International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Forgotten International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Forgotten International?
The Forgotten International reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The Forgotten International?
The Forgotten International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Forgotten International's EIN?
The Forgotten International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1484826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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