21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center
21 wilberforce is a christian international human rights nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and support for the persecuted and defending the fundamental right of all people to freedom of religion and belief.
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $113,991
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $474,995
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $552,973
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center
Who 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $16K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Must Continue Initiative Flint, MI | General Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,991 | $474,995 | $552,973 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $159,943 | $685,448 | $802,684 | $12,500 | 1 | $10 |
| 2022 | $290,668 | $820,949 | $684,184 | $16,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $218,105 | $575,448 | $609,609 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $227,044 | $552,047 | $606,754 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $183,555 | $323,232 | $192,609 | — | — | — |
About 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center
Based on IRS filings
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Falls Church, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center is led by John Gongwer, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Gongwer
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$105K (2019) → $128K (2024)
Wissam Al-Saliby
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Nixon Daniel
Chairman
Vice Chair & Director → Chairman & Director, 2021
Chairman & Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Nwankwo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Scialabba
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Hendershot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzii Paynter March
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Carr
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Chandler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Knox Thames
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Elijah A. Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Webb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nelson
Vice Chair
Chairman & Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Howard
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Lent
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Darrell Dunton (2019–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 10/2023
- Former: Keith Skaar (2019–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 10/2023
- Former: John Upton (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2023
- Former: K. Randel Everett (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Bill Kirk (2019–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2022
- Former: Elijah Brown Bwa Sec General (2022) — Director
- Former: Alice Starr (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Mayer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Randel Everett (2019–2021) — President & Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $128K, to John Gongwer (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center
How large is 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center?
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $475K.
What is 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center?
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Falls Church, VA. It holds $114K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center operate?
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center's EIN?
21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1435259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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