Global Center on Cooperative Security
Gccs seeks to achieve lasting security by advancing inclusive, human rights-based policies, partnerships, and practices that address the root causes of violent extremism. We deliver solutions that are globally informed and locally grounded.
Global Center on Cooperative Security at a glance
In short: Global Center on Cooperative Security gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,520
- -84.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,520
- -84.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,520
- Total assets
- $2,005,001
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Center on Cooperative Security funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey, CA | Strengthening Effective Counterterrorism Finance Systems | $6,520 |
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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 | $2,005,001 | $4,270,466 | $4,683,881 | $6,520 | 1 | $7,996 |
| 2023 | $1,762,005 | $5,612,631 | $5,989,662 | $40,799 | 1 | $4,274 |
| 2022 | $2,641,163 | $5,513,471 | $5,490,696 | $11,730 | 1 | $1,775 |
| 2021 | $3,533,164 | $5,037,946 | $4,959,547 | $1,724,141 | Total only | $10,254 |
| 2020 | $3,529,181 | $3,539,182 | $3,800,720 | $22,257 | 1 | $30,598 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Center on Cooperative Security
Based on IRS filings
Global Center on Cooperative Security is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Center on Cooperative Security is led by Eelco Kessels, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eelco Kessels
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $191K (2024)
David McGowan
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Grimshaw
Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $122K (2024)
Matthew Schwartz
Director of Me & L
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Jason Ipe
Chief of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $128K (2024)
Petra Dunne
Chief of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Tracey Durner
Chief of Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $119K (2024)
Angela Vigil
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howie Wachtel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laila Bokhari
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Briggs
Board Member
Chair & President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Holt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishakha Mukherjee
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Oburu
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adeolu Adewumi-Zer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tess McEnery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Silverman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Levy
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lawrence Coe Lanpher (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Melisa Lefas (2020–2023) — Chief of Strategy
- Former: N. Justin Chinyanta (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alistair Millar (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Townley (2020–2021) — Chief of Finance
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 $191K, to Eelco Kessels (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Center on Cooperative Security
How much does Global Center on Cooperative Security give each year?
Global Center on Cooperative Security gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $41K across 1 grant.
How large is Global Center on Cooperative Security?
Global Center on Cooperative Security reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Global Center on Cooperative Security?
Global Center on Cooperative Security is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Global Center on Cooperative Security operate?
Global Center on Cooperative Security has awarded grants in California, Vermont.
What is Global Center on Cooperative Security's EIN?
Global Center on Cooperative Security's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4057264. 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 September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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