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Academy for Global Citizenship

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 11-3748466 Website

Academy for global citizenship charter school (AGC) develops mindful leaders who take action both now and in the future to positively impact their communities and the world beyond.

Key facts about Academy for Global Citizenship

In short: Academy for Global Citizenship gave $64K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
11-3748466
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$63,881
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$63,881
Median grant
$63,881
Total assets
$46,151,902
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$46.2M

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$64K

-99.3% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$64K

-99.3% YoY

About Academy for Global Citizenship

Based on IRS filings

Academy for Global Citizenship is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $64K. Net investment income was $537K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20231 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Cultivate Collective Inc: $64KCultivate Collective Inc$64K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M1$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CULTIVATE COLLECTIVE INC Chicago, ILGENERAL SUPPPORT$63,881

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$46,151,902$43,407,852$45,297,912
Revenue$14,832,486$16,340,543$31,798,689
Expenses$11,540,213$19,124,101$7,253,640
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$536,860$399,225$366,402
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Academy for Global Citizenship is led by Sarah Elizabeth Ippel, Board Chair & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Sarah Elizabeth Ippel

    Board Chair & Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $160K (2020) → $195K (2025)

  • Bryan Soto

    Director & Teacher

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $46K (2022) → $58K (2025)

  • Helma Wardenaar

    Director of Student Services

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $100K (2025)

  • Matt Hankins

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sylvie Anglin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Trung Le

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Martinez-Faye

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maritza Gonzalez

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adrian Castrejon

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Brooks

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Sutton

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Guilianelli

    Chief Operating Officer

    Treasurer & Director of Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2020) → $141K (2025)

  • Ryan Jones

    Chief Development Officer

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $201K (2022) → $222K (2025)

  • Saskia Rombouts

    Principal

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $103K (2024) → $110K (2025)

  • Berenice Salas

    Principal

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2025)

  • John Nix

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Amanda Hanley (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Katherine Elmer-Dewitt (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Mert Iseri (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
  • Former: Valerie Coffman (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jennifer Polk (2023) — Director
  • Former: Julie Hoffman (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ben Kovler (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Elizabeth Fyffe (2020–2021) — Director & Teacher
  • Former: Tameka Lawson (2020–2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Ryan Jones — Chief Development Officer: $222KRyan JonesChief Development Officer$222KSarah Elizabeth Ippel — Board Chair/Executive Director: $195KSarah Elizabeth IppelBoard Chair/Executive Director$195KPaul Guilianelli — Chief Operating Officer: $141KPaul GuilianelliChief Operating Officer$141KSaskia Rombouts — Principal: $110KSaskia RomboutsPrincipal$110KBerenice Salas — Principal: $105KBerenice SalasPrincipal$105KHelma Wardenaar — Director of Student Services: $100KHelma WardenaarDirector of Student Services$100KBryan Soto — Director/Teacher: $58KBryan SotoDirector/Teacher$58K

Frequently asked questions about Academy for Global Citizenship

How much does Academy for Global Citizenship give each year?

Academy for Global Citizenship gave $64K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.9M across 1 grant.

How large is Academy for Global Citizenship?

Academy for Global Citizenship reported $46.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.8M.

What is Academy for Global Citizenship?

Academy for Global Citizenship is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $46.2M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Academy for Global Citizenship operate?

Academy for Global Citizenship has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is Academy for Global Citizenship's EIN?

Academy for Global Citizenship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3748466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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