Institute of Current World Affairs Inc
Accepts applications
Institute of Current World Affairs Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $171,690 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $41,433 and the largest $52,882. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$171,690
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$41,433
- Largest grant$52,882
- Assets$10.1 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $158,949 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,949 | 6 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $171,690 | 4 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gregory Feifer 1818 N St NW Suite 460, Washington, DC 20036 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 364-4068, apply@icwa.org |
| What to submit | Those interested should consult the apply section of the icwa website, www.icwa.org. A letter of interest and cv are required for the first round of applications. The second round requires an autobiography, project description, draft budget, and three writing samples. |
| Deadlines | For 2024 selections, the letter of interest and cv were due on june 15. |
| Restrictions | Fellowships are granted based on alignment with the organization's exempt purpose. Individuals who are 36 or older at the date the letter of interest is due will not be considered for a fellowship. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $171,690 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Fellowship | $52,882 |
| Individual | Fellowship | $42,467 |
| Individual | Fellowship | $40,399 |
| Individual | Fellowship | $35,942 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Feifer
- Bruce Teeter
- Fabrice Houdart
- Catherine Rielly
- Emily Schultheis
- Chi-Chi Zhang
- Bacete Bwogo
- Naoko Aoki
- Susan Brind Morrow
- Onyinye Edeh
- Peter Leon
- Cris Duschek
- Andrew Weil
- Joseph Bradley
- Yunfei Liu
Questions people ask
Does Institute of Current World Affairs Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For 2024 selections, the letter of interest and cv were due on june 15..
How much does Institute of Current World Affairs Inc give?
$171,690 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $41,433.
Who runs Institute of Current World Affairs Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Feifer (Executive Director), Bruce Teeter (Director of Operations), Fabrice Houdart (Chair) and Catherine Rielly (Vice Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.