Global DARE Foundation
Global DARE Foundations mission is to promote world-wide awareness and better quality of life for all who are diagnosed with Adult Refsum Disease by supporting research, education initiatives, awareness campaigns, and advocacy.
Global DARE Foundation at a glance
In short: Global DARE Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $394,508
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Global DARE Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | — | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,508 | $290,078 | $176,491 | $35,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | — | $171,005 | $69,797 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $58,756 | $61,507 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $67,917 | $13,442 | — | — |
About Global DARE Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Global DARE Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in South Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global DARE Foundation is led by Kristie DeMarco, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristie DeMarco
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Gunter
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Liquorish
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Samulack
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerstin Reichert
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kuranoff
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Page
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Rossouw
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: John DeMarco (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Bruce (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Zahra Dhanani (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Magen Sears (2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Armstrong (2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Metzler (2022) — Director
- Former: Jasper Tolarba (2022) — Director
- Former: Marissa Roussow (2022) — Director
- Former: Mohammed Al Otaibi (2022) — Director
- Former: Reenita Malhortra (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 DARE Foundation
How much does Global DARE Foundation give each year?
Global DARE Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Global DARE Foundation?
Global DARE Foundation reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $290K.
What is Global DARE Foundation?
Global DARE Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in South Portland, ME. It holds $395K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Global DARE Foundation operate?
Global DARE Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Global DARE Foundation's EIN?
Global DARE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3343395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
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