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International Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 453059000

International Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,125 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $117,290 the year before.

43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$108,4005$3.2 million
2023$117,2905$3.2 million
2024$39,1257$3.3 million

How to apply

International Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What International Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$21,625
California2$7,500
Colorado1$5,000
Georgia1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Austin Ridge Bible Church
Austin, TX
Church ministry program$13,000
Westlake Bible CHRCH
Austin, TX
Church ministry program$6,225
The Church of Rancho Bernardo
San Diego, CA
Church ministry program$5,000
Oc International
Colorado Springs, CO
Church ministry program$5,000
Africa Inland Mission
Peachtree City, GA
Church ministry program$5,000
Warriner National Foundation
Corona, CA
Health clinic$2,500
Africa Renewal Ministry
San Antonio, TX
Church leadership program$2,400

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does International Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does International Foundation give?

$39,125 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs International Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Brett E Ames (Chairman, President) and Carol A Ames (Secretary, Treasurer).

What does International Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.

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