The International Forum Institute (IFI), formed in 2001, is a philanthropic 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt charitable organization in Jacksonville, Florida, United States.

IFI™s mission is to promote global cooperation and understanding through dialogue, interaction, investment and trade, increased education and cultural awareness. IFI also promotes programs to foster transparency and anti-corruption, and as well as programs to empower women, children and eradicate poverty.

In response to the growing homeless trend in the United States and worldwide, IFI has a developed a program to support families which are homeless. The program strives to assist families through job training and capacity building, grants to support affordable apartments or homes, and professional and financial counseling. IFI is currently seeking donations to help a family in need. Please read "Diamond's Story" IFI has also designed a special program and campaign focused on empowering women in all aspects of their lives. IFI takes great pride in partnering our local programs with our academic partner, the University of North Florida™s Coggin College of Business, a founding Member of IFI, and GlobalJax.