2025-08-08T13:59:54-07:00 2024-12-31 541650356 Douglas Corey & Associates PC 10201 Fairfax Blvd Suite 480 Fairfax VA 22030 990 2024-01-01 541670627 Independent Women's Forum INDE 2028575201 4 Weems Lane Winchester VA 22601 Carrie Lukas President 2028575201 2025-08-08 true true Douglas S Corey CPA P00635040 7033542900 2025-08-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carrie Lukas 4 Weems Lane 312 Winchester VA 22601 10517617 false X www.iwf.org X 1992 VA Engage more individuals in the civic process, educate them about the impact of public policies on their lives and our economy, and build support for policies that empower individuals. 8 8 47 8 0 0 7379769 10460073 0 27112 40683 -262915 16861 7143966 10517617 0 0 3254314 3887164 0 475506 4279049 4515438 7533363 8402602 -389397 2115015 2922508 5614812 634138 1206380 2288370 4408432 X Engage more individuals in the civic process, educate them about the impact of public policies on their lives and our economy, and build support for policies that empower individuals. false false 2673099 0 0 Domestic Policy and Economics - IWF examines the impact of policies - such as our tax code, regulatory system, national budget, health care laws and education system - on American families and the economy. 2969127 0 0 Education, Communication, and Earned Media - IWF promotes the work of our scholars and spokeswomen, bringing their message to audience through print publications, television, radio, the internet and social media platforms. IWF also develops educational materials to help build amoung the public greater understanding of economic facts and principles. 861522 0 0 Independent Womens Law Center (IWLC)- supports freedom and opportunity for women and girls in the legal arena. In the courts, before administrative agencies and legislative bodies, and in the court of public opinion, IWLC fights against radical legal theories that deny due process, undermine equal opportunity, make the government less accountable, and punish certain viewpoints. 885200 0 0 Independent Womens Network - IWF develops educational content, resources and events that are made available to Independent Womens Network, which is a group of women working together to improve their communities and our country. 885200 0 0 7388948 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 108 0 47 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS ND NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN VA WA WV WI X Lorena Riely 7578137259 4 Weems Lane Winchester VA 22601 Heather R Higgins Chairman of the Board 5.00 X 0 0 0 Giovanna Cugnasca Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nan Hayworth Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Abby Moffat Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dick Weiss Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Myles Pollin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Kudlow Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adele Malpass Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Lukas President 37.00 X X X 282872 0 0 Amber Schwartz Exec VP 32.00 X X 186062 0 0 Lorena Riley Treasurer 22.00 X 46200 0 0 515134 0 0 2 false true false Andrew Bremberg 509 Monticello Blvd Alexandria VA 22305 Research - deregulation 162000 Richard Epstein 16 Thomas Place Norwalk CT 06358 External relations 125000 American Philanthropic 651 Valley Road Hockessin DE 19707 Development/investor relations 189431 Andrea Bottner 6606 31st Place NW Washington DC 20015 External relations 106000 Campion Research and Consulting 53 White Oak Drive Prospect CT 06712 Brand management consulting 120000 5 10460073 10460073 40683 0 40683 Other income 900009 16861 16861 0 0 16861 10517617 16861 0 40683 515134 473923 36059 5152 3052910 2826790 201565 24555 59883 59297 0 586 259237 242110 15319 1808 447717 420931 26786 0 100357 0 100357 0 1454608 1121049 1616 331943 126699 126699 0 0 67882 52090 8260 7532 410741 396587 7447 6707 9445 9445 0 0 1361 0 1361 0 85304 0 85304 0 15177 2240 12937 0 Dues and subscriptions 360910 351929 8751 230 Photography/video 189575 185600 3975 0 Other events 366590 357410 0 9180 Active engagement/market evaluation 171162 171162 0 0 707910 591686 28411 87813 8402602 7388948 538148 475506 1477904 583433 1004860 2262826 175000 2500000 9780 6901 78801 160536 319088 236574 162818 82514 13345 18602 2922508 5614812 352900 306469 899911 281238 0 0 0 634138 1206380 X 1164295 3610873 1124075 797559 2288370 4408432 2922508 5614812 2115015 5047 X false true X true false X 0 5281177 6726643 5389624 7379769 10460073 35237286 0 0 5281177 6726643 5389624 7379769 10460073 35237286 14421681 20815605 99 5917 27112 40683 73811 0 44327 -156926 -232538 -262915 16861 -591191 34719906 0.59950 0.67520 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 65000 65000 7388948 7453948 522697 130674 0 0 297723 403764 466135 522697 1690319 2535479 1000 20000 20000 65000 106000 74431 100941 116534 130674 422580 633870 0 0 0 0 0 0 5538 4205 1333 313550 232369 81181 82514 0 0 X 10522664 5047 5047 10517617 10517617 8402602 8402602 8402602 Pt X, Line 2 IWF follows the guidance of Accounting Standards Pt X, Line 2 Codification (ASC) 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, Pt X, Line 2 related to uncertainties in income taxes, which Pt X, Line 2 prescribes a threshold of more likely than not for Pt X, Line 2 recognition and derecognition of tax positions taken Pt X, Line 2 or expected to be taken in a tax return. There are no Pt X, Line 2 such uncertain tax positions for IWF for the year Pt X, Line 2 ended December 31, 2024. Pt X, Line 2 IWFs tax returns are subject to possible examination Pt X, Line 2 by taxing authorities. For federal income tax Pt X, Line 2 purposes, the tax returns essentially remain open for Pt X, Line 2 possible examination for a period of three years after Pt X, Line 2 the respective filing deadlines of those returns. false false false false false false false false false Carrie Lukas 262872 0 20000 0 0 0 16740 0 0 0 299612 0 0 0 Amber Schwartz 166082 0 20000 0 0 0 3402 0 0 0 189484 0 0 0 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the President, Executive Pt VI, Line 11b Vice President and outside counsel, then provided to Pt VI, Line 11b the Finance Committee of the board and then to the full Pt VI, Line 11b board. It is filed after any comments resulting from Pt VI, Line 11b such reviews are reflected and after the full board Pt VI, Line 11b approves the 990. Pt VI, Line 12c When joining IWF, board members and staff are given Pt VI, Line 12c IWFs conflict of interest policy and are asked to Pt VI, Line 12c confirm that there are no conflicts or to disclose any Pt VI, Line 12c conflicts that exist. If there are any conflicts, they Pt VI, Line 12c must be addressed appropriately by IWFs executive Pt VI, Line 12c team and, where warranted, IWFs board. As a part of Pt VI, Line 12c continuing association with IWF, board members and Pt VI, Line 12c staff are expected to disclose any new conflicts that Pt VI, Line 12c could be required to be addressed. These expectations Pt VI, Line 12c are reinforced in conflicts-related portions of Pt VI, Line 12c certain quarterly staff meetings with supervisors. Pt VI, Line 15a The Chairman of the Board makes salary Pt VI, Line 15a recommendations for the President and Executive Vice Pt VI, Line 15a President based on performance and comparative salary Pt VI, Line 15a data, which are brought to the full board for approval. Pt VI, Line 15b The President and Executive Vice President Pt VI, Line 15b make salary decisions for IWF staff based on performance Pt VI, Line 15b and comparative salary data from other non-profit Pt VI, Line 15b organizations. The board of directors review and Pt VI, Line 15b approve an operating budget with all salaries and Pt VI, Line 15b estimated major expenses for each year. Pt VI, Line 19 The referenced documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Independent Womens Network - IWF develops 885200. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other 45633. 44017. 1616. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Honoraria/senior fellows 385928. 385928. 0. 0. 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