Academy for Global Citizenship
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.
Academy for Global Citizenship at a glance
In short: Academy for Global Citizenship gave $64K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,881
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,881
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,881
- Total assets
- $46,151,902
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Academy for Global Citizenship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cultivate Collective Inc ($64K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2025) to $8.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivate Collective Inc Chicago, IL | General Suppport | $63,881 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,151,902 | $14,832,486 | $11,540,213 | $63,881 | 1 | $536,860 |
| 2024 | $43,407,852 | $16,340,543 | $19,124,101 | $8,864,174 | 1 | $399,225 |
| 2023 | $45,297,912 | $31,798,689 | $7,253,640 | — | — | $366,402 |
| 2022 | $40,738,920 | $17,260,099 | $6,824,050 | — | — | $89,142 |
| 2021 | $11,986,359 | $8,169,167 | $6,032,036 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,559,865 | $6,149,239 | $5,713,591 | — | — | — |
About Academy for Global Citizenship
Based on IRS filings
Academy for Global Citizenship is a public charity 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
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $222K, to Ryan Jones (Chief Development Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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 public charity 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Academy for Global Citizenship funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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