Global Celebration
Global Celebration is committed to proclaiming the Gospel through missions, evangelism, and leadership training. With a strong passion for the poorest of the poor, we support orphans and at-risk children on 3 continents.
Global Celebration at a glance
In short: Global Celebration gave $133K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,100
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,367
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,000
- Total assets
- $478,229
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Celebration funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was IRIS Global Ministries ($78K). Together the top 3 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Global Celebration gives
- Giving fell 29% 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 $122K (2020) to $207K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IRIS Global Ministries Redding, CA | General Support | $78,000 |
| Divine Inheritance Ministries Franklin, TN | General Support | $49,000 |
| Life Center Ministries Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $6,100 |
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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 | $478,229 | $2,065,806 | $2,181,926 | $133,100 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $572,952 | $2,065,368 | $2,267,993 | $174,100 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $757,289 | $2,076,425 | $1,742,901 | $207,484 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $455,222 | $2,109,976 | $1,751,750 | $187,950 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $176,950 | $2,430,488 | $2,464,879 | $122,223 | 4 | $-210,796 |
About Global Celebration
Based on IRS filings
Global Celebration is a public charity focused on religion, based in Grand Prairie, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $133K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Celebration is led by Georgian Banov, President, Treasurer & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Georgian Banov
President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & D → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Karen Vangor
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Winnie Banov
Vice President & Director
Senior Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Charles Stock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Breuner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Valen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeff Dodge (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Lane (2020–2021) — 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 $67K, to Karen Vangor (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Celebration
How much does Global Celebration give each year?
Global Celebration gave $133K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $174K across 3 grants.
What is Global Celebration's typical grant size?
Global Celebration's median grant in 2024 was $49,000, and its average grant was $44,367, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Celebration give grants?
Global Celebration gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (37%).
Does Global Celebration give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Global Celebration'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 Celebration?
Global Celebration reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Global Celebration?
Global Celebration is a public charity focused on religion, based in Grand Prairie, TX. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Global Celebration's EIN?
Global Celebration's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1341558. 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 December 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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