Global Advance Inc
Global Advance ignites changemakers worldwide to fulfill the Great Commission. We dothis by activating vision in the hearts and placing tools in the hands of catalytic leaders to lift the spiritual and economic capital in their nations.
Global Advance Inc at a glance
In short: Global Advance Inc gave $114K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,000
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,000
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $8,779,920
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Advance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($100K). Together the top 3 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Global Advance Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $316K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Surge Ministries Laguna Hills, CA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Renewell Ministries Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $8,779,920 | $2,721,073 | $2,383,008 | $114,000 | 3 | $281,998 |
| 2023 | $8,386,426 | $2,912,615 | $2,239,216 | $106,000 | 2 | $191,739 |
| 2022 | $7,496,423 | $2,550,715 | $2,216,653 | $37,500 | 3 | $116,256 |
| 2021 | $7,507,788 | $3,442,752 | $2,754,389 | $316,000 | 4 | $92,492 |
| 2020 | $6,774,200 | $2,721,221 | $1,966,098 | $173,100 | 7 | $78,566 |
About Global Advance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Global Advance Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $282K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Advance Inc is led by Jonathan Shibley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Shibley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$105K (2020) → $141K (2024)
David Shibley
Founder & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$92K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Whitney Daugherty
Director of Marketing
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $124K (2024)
Dale O'Shields
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Tryggestad
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Tread & D → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Shibley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Geist
Director
Co-Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dryden
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gary Sutton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd Lane (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Mike Wurster (2020–2022) — Co-Chairman
- Former: Dwayne Stoltzfus (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $141K, to Jonathan Shibley (President/DIR). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Advance Inc
How much does Global Advance Inc give each year?
Global Advance Inc gave $114K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $106K across 2 grants.
What is Global Advance Inc's typical grant size?
Global Advance Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $38,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Advance Inc give grants?
Global Advance Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Michigan (5%).
Does Global Advance Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Global Advance Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Global Advance Inc?
Global Advance Inc reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Global Advance Inc?
Global Advance Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Global Advance Inc's EIN?
Global Advance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2332727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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