2026-08-12T07:39:26-07:00 2025-12-31 541650356 Douglas Corey & Associates PC 10201 Fairfax Blvd Suite 480 Fairfax VA 22030 990 2025-01-01 541670627 Independent Women's Forum INDE 2028575201 4 Weems Lane Winchester VA 22601 Carrie Lukas President 2028575201 2026-08-12 true Douglas S Corey CPA P00635040 7033542900 2026-08-12 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carrie Lukas 4 Weems Lane 312 Winchester VA 22601 6664350 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 30 8 0 0 10460073 6427399 78750 40683 127889 16861 4408 10517617 6638446 0 0 3887164 4304113 0 592482 4515438 3807209 8402602 8111322 2115015 -1472876 5614812 3774092 1206380 839283 4408432 2934809 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 2680881 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. 3311244 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. 379987 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. 613036 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. 613036 0 0 6985148 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 true false false false false false false false false false true 103 0 30 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 WI WV 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 284154 0 0 Amber Schwartz VP/Secretary 32.00 X X X 162724 0 0 Lorena Riley Treasurer 22.00 X 54111 0 0 500989 0 0 2 false true false American Philanthropic 651 Valley Road Hockessin DE 19707 Development/investor relations 287175 Onward Strategies 1 Dexter Court Charleston MA 02129 Donor recruitment, retention and outreach 105000 2 6427399 25904 6427399 Event income 900009 78750 0 0 78750 65903 0 65903 87890 25904 61986 61986 0 0 61986 Other income 900009 4408 4408 0 0 4408 6638446 83158 0 127889 500990 460911 30059 10020 3450873 3207859 213067 29947 72167 66752 4670 745 280083 258103 19117 2863 128194 127774 170 250 102400 0 102400 0 1012596 575728 0 436868 82700 82636 64 0 39360 28185 11172 3 417324 401459 7028 8837 15235 15035 200 0 74227 0 74227 0 47228 24637 22591 0 Dues and subscriptions 275025 261088 12961 976 Photography/video 283434 282779 655 0 Other events 407684 407364 0 320 Active engagement/market evaluation 147503 147503 0 0 774299 637335 35311 101653 8111322 6985148 533692 592482 583433 462429 2262826 3002427 2500000 0 6901 2280 160536 280579 319088 310801 82514 8287 18602 18090 5614812 3774092 306469 302618 899911 536665 0 0 0 1206380 839283 X 3610873 2298902 797559 635907 4408432 2934809 5614812 3774092 -1472876 -747 X false true X true false X 0 6726643 5389624 7379769 10460073 6427399 36383508 0 0 6726643 5389624 7379769 10460073 6427399 36383508 14950613 21432895 99 5917 27112 40683 65903 139714 0 -156926 -232538 -262915 16861 66394 -569124 35954098 0.59610 0.59950 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 40556 40556 6985148 7025704 501285 125321 0 0 403764 466135 522697 501285 1893881 2840822 20000 20000 65000 40556 145556 100941 116534 130674 125321 473470 710205 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5538 4961 577 313550 305840 7710 8287 0 0 X 6637699 -747 -747 6638446 6638446 8111322 8111322 8111322 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, 2025. 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 264154 0 20000 0 0 0 18000 0 0 0 302154 0 16740 0 Amber Schwartz 147724 0 15000 0 0 0 4200 0 0 0 166924 0 3402 0 X 178 25904 Fair market value false false false Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the President, Executive Pt VI, Line 11b Vice President and 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 613036. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Consulting 26566. 26566. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Investor relations 436868. 0. 0. 436868. 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