US Friends of the International
To advance understanding of various trends that could affect the prospects, course, and consequences of conflict having an important military dimension and the importance of sound policies to maintain and further international peace and security and civilized international relations.
US Friends of the International at a glance
In short: US Friends of the International gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- -86.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -72.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $267,628
- +524.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who US Friends of the International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Institute for Strategic Studies - US ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How US Friends of the International gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $770K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute for Strategic Studies - US Washington, DC | New York Speaker Events | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,628 | $836,819 | $611,120 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $42,853 | $726,277 | $727,514 | $220,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $47,498 | $27,481 | $8,373 | $3,232 | Total only |
| 2022 | $24,760 | $572,411 | $562,147 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $14,557 | $655,292 | $775,476 | $769,902 | Total only |
| 2020 | $135,017 | $659,639 | $582,521 | $576,625 | Total only |
| 2019 | $57,715 | $552,227 | $572,153 | $25,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About US Friends of the International
Based on IRS filings
US Friends of the International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US Friends of the International is led by Richard Grove, Chair & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Grove
Chair & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Deane
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Morris Sloane
Treasurer & Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fitzpatrick
Board Member
Treasurer & Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Leigh Morris Sloane Assi Sec (2024) — Till Then Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Perry Boyle (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ernest J. Herold (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary-
- Former: Mark Fitzpatrick Treassec (2020)
- Former: Michael Rich (2019) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about US Friends of the International
How much does US Friends of the International give each year?
US Friends of the International gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $220K across 2 grants.
How large is US Friends of the International?
US Friends of the International reported $268K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $837K.
What is US Friends of the International?
US Friends of the International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $268K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does US Friends of the International operate?
US Friends of the International has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is US Friends of the International's EIN?
US Friends of the International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1211249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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