Global Action Institute
Global Action Institute utilizes a network of domestic and international security professionals and humanitarian advocates to deliver vital supplies, such as life-saving equipment, nourishment, and clothing to children and adults in vulnerable communities.
Global Action Institute at a glance
In short: Global Action Institute gave $116K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,450
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $19,408
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,618,941
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Action Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Break Free Ministry ($35K). Together the top 6 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $116K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Break Free Ministry Peyton, CO | Community Support. | $35,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Community Support. | $25,000 |
| JH Ranch International Mountain Brook, AL | Community Support. | $25,000 |
| Plum Creek Community Church Castle Rock, CO | Community Support. | $15,000 |
| Give Refugees a Chance Camby, IN | Support for organization for education, food, and medical supplies for women and children in ecuador. | $11,000 |
| Atlanta International School Inc Atlanta, GA | Community Support. | $5,450 |
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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 | $15,618,941 | $505,974 | $275,019 | $116,450 | 6 | $427,036 |
| 2023 | $15,392,293 | $664,097 | $148,344 | $108,806 | Total only | $395,675 |
| 2022 | $12,033,607 | $11,919,552 | $9,486 | $8,314 | Total only | $166,885 |
| 2021 | $123,541 | $116,670 | $115 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Action Institute
Based on IRS filings
Global Action Institute is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Alpharetta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $427K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Action Institute is led by Orion Siegelman, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Orion Siegelman
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celia Cortes
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Global Action Institute
How much does Global Action Institute give each year?
Global Action Institute gave $116K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $109K in grants paid.
What is Global Action Institute's typical grant size?
Global Action Institute's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,408, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Action Institute give grants?
Global Action Institute's top state is Colorado, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Alabama (21%).
Does Global Action Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Global Action Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support." (5 grants).
Who are Global Action Institute's largest grantees?
Global Action Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Break Free Ministry ($35,000), Wheaton College ($25,000) and JH Ranch International ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Action Institute?
Global Action Institute reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $506K.
What is Global Action Institute?
Global Action Institute is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Alpharetta, GA. It holds $15.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Global Action Institute's EIN?
Global Action Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3953743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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