Global Altruism Foundation
Global Altruism Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5K.
Global Altruism Foundation at a glance
In short: Global Altruism Foundation gave $5K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $714), top state Missouri. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,998
- -39.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $714
- -56.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $3,013
- -26.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Missouri (49% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Global Altruism Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Dream Factory ($1K). Together the top 7 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $8K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dream Factory Louisville, KY | Family Services | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project New York, NY | Family Services | $788 |
| Los Cabos Children's Foundation Eagan, MN | Family Services | $760 |
| Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter Parkville, MO | Family Services | $750 |
| Community Linc Kansas City, MO | Family Services | $750 |
| Della Lamb Community Services Kansas City, MO | Family Services | $750 |
| Alex and Judy Picone Gladstone, MO | War Veteran Family Funeral | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,013 | $5,244 | $6,350 | $4,998 | 7 | $4,998 |
| 2021 | $4,119 | $4,291 | $10,541 | $8,250 | 5 | $8,250 |
| 2020 | $10,369 | $9,026 | $5,551 | $4,000 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Altruism Foundation is led by Berry F. Laws III, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Berry F. Laws III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Altruism Foundation
How much does Global Altruism Foundation give each year?
Global Altruism Foundation gave $5K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $8K across 5 grants.
What is Global Altruism Foundation's typical grant size?
Global Altruism Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $750, and its average grant was $714, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Global Altruism Foundation give grants?
Global Altruism Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (20%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Global Altruism Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Global Altruism Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Family Services" (6 grants).
Who are Global Altruism Foundation's largest grantees?
Global Altruism Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Dream Factory ($1,000), Innocence Project ($788) and Los Cabos Children's Foundation ($760), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Global Altruism Foundation?
Global Altruism Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Global Altruism Foundation's EIN?
Global Altruism Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2683653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2022
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