AMERICAN WOMEN FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

EIN: 237273487 501(c)(3) International Affairs

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Total Revenue
$503,226
Total Expenses
$349,024
Total Assets
$853,232
Net Assets
$824,936
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
NANCY MCANIFF ANNICK
Phone
8478825897
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN WOMEN FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, founded in 1968, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $503K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 148% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

TO BUILD BRIDGES OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH PERSONAL EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $284,626 Revenue: $116,276

AWIU STRIVES TO BUILD BRIDGES OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING BY FOSTERING GOODWILL AND CONNECTION BETWEEN U.S. WOMEN LEADERS AND THEIR INTERNATIONAL COUNTERPARTS THROUGH NONPARTISAN, WOMEN-LED...

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AWIU STRIVES TO BUILD BRIDGES OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING BY FOSTERING GOODWILL AND CONNECTION BETWEEN U.S. WOMEN LEADERS AND THEIR INTERNATIONAL COUNTERPARTS THROUGH NONPARTISAN, WOMEN-LED ACTION. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO BECOME HIGHLY EFFECTIVE GLOBAL LEADERS, COMMUNICATORS AND PROBLEM-SOLVERS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1968, AWIU HAS SPONSORED 65 DELEGATIONS TO MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES TO CREATE CONNECTION WITH WOMEN LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD. AWIU'S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE (IWOC) CELEBRATION HONORS AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO THE U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE'S IWOC AWARDEES. THROUGH OUR GLOBAL MICRO-GRANTS PROGRAM, WE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH WOMEN AND GIRLS WORLDWIDE AND SUPPORT THEM IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT. MICRO-GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED THROUGH A RIGOROUS APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. AWIU'S PASSPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG WOMEN WITH MEANINGFUL NETWORKING AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROJECTS. AWIU'S ANNUAL COIR SYMPOSIUM IN WASHINGTON, D.C., OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH WOMEN LEADERS IN THE FIELD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $446,865
Program Service Revenue $116,276
Investment Income $2,738
Other Revenue $-62,653
TOTAL REVENUE $503,226

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $92,735
Salaries & Benefits $7,234
Fundraising Expenses $19,795
Program Expenses $284,626
Other Expenses $249,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $349,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $503,226 $202,630 +1.5%
Expenses $349,024 $174,479 +1.0%
Net Income $154,202 $28,151 +4.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
1
Volunteers
128

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY MCANIFF ANNICK PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBASSADOR RET EUNICE REDDICK VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA RUBIO VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET HEFLIN SABBAG IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE MURSENER WETZEL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOELLE NEWTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE GRAHAM MORIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA DISKO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGDA FEHEMA-SHARKASI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY PAT GARR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBASSADOR TATIANA C GFOELLER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY HOUBION DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGRID JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUN LIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE M MCGLINCHEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHY MOFFATT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA EMMI SCHORY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN M STARR PHD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE MEAGHER TROJAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL ANN WARREN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN WINTER ODEM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARLIE DOUGLAS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA NIAZMAND DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANH DAO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE PANTISKAS DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/25/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN HUSTON DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/25/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JING BAO DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/25/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
POOJA CHANDRA PAMA DIRECTOR (UNTIL 2/3/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $503,226 $349,024 $853,232 $154,202
2023 $202,630 $174,479 $636,281 $28,151
2022 $303,910 $222,626 $510,370 $81,284
2021 $183,167 $161,691 $553,687 $21,476
2020 $212,222 $142,753 $517,917 $69,469
2019 $193,652 $167,135 $436,813 $26,517
2018 $234,223 $224,581 $349,086 $9,642
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