Willows International

Private foundation McLean, VA EIN: 54-1877800

Willows International is a private foundation focused on Health, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2023, it made $4.2M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $228K.

Willows International at a glance

Total assets
$6,257,134
+38.5% vs 2022
Revenue (2023)
$5,453,962
+11.4% vs 2022
Qualifying distributions (2023)
$4,158,547
+11.7% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$4,158,547
+11.7% vs 2022
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2023$6,257,134$5,453,962$4,158,547$4,158,547$228,451
2022$4,518,265$4,896,896$3,723,643$3,723,643$37,000
2021$3,379,700$2,301$2,863,267$2,863,267$2,301

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Willows International is led by Turkiz Gokgol, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Turkiz Gokgol

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $604K (2021) → $461K (2023)

  • Yetnayet Demessie

    Staff

    Corporate Officer → Staff, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $300K (2021) → $234K (2023)

  • Tewodros Fesseha

    Staff

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $320K (2022) → $336K (2023)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Turkiz Gokgol — President & CEO: $461KTurkiz GokgolPresident & CEO$461KTewodros Fesseha — Staff: $336KTewodros FessehaStaff$336KYetnayet Demessie — Staff: $234KYetnayet DemessieStaff$234K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $461K, to Turkiz Gokgol (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Willows International

How large is Willows International?

Willows International reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.

What is Willows International?

Willows International is a private foundation focused on Health, based in McLean, VA. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2023.

What is Willows International's EIN?

Willows International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1877800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

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