Global Development Group USA Inc
Global Development Group USA is a public charity based in Bedford, Indiana. Its website describes it as a humanitarian development organization that works with approved partners to support overseas relief and development projects intended to address poverty and provide long-term solutions.
Global Development Group USA Inc at a glance
In short: Global Development Group USA Inc reported $935K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $934,694 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +17138.9% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $107,968
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,001,787
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $110
- -46.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $984,315
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Global Development Group USA Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Connor Ct, Bedford, IN 47424
Phone: (423) 241-5741
Website: https://globaldevelopmentusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Development Group USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
The website says the organization supports projects in more than 50 developing countries. Its 2025 filing narrative lists activity across East Asia and the Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, Russia and neighboring states, and Europe.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $935K (2025). In 2025 it reported $935K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| G4 Alliance Washington, DC | — | $5,422 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,968 | $1,001,787 | $984,315 | $934,694 | Total only | $110 |
| 2024 | $113,730 | $905,180 | $890,374 | $5,422 | 1 | $206 |
| 2023 | $100,076 | $683,800 | $740,968 | $721,685 | Total only | $79 |
| 2022 | $157,181 | $730,693 | $651,973 | $637,749 | Total only | $16 |
| 2021 | $77,861 | $992,079 | $958,132 | $932,016 | Total only | $13 |
| 2020 | $43,388 | $595,475 | $570,307 | $553,830 | Total only | $48 |
| 2019 | $18,639 | $482,705 | $475,275 | $463,167 | Total only | $92 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2025 filing states that its mission is to support hundreds of overseas projects and provide comprehensive quality management to help achieve development effectiveness with partners.
Its website describes its approach as community-focused and sustainable: projects are designed in consultation with local communities, with an aim to build local capacity. The website lists Education, Philanthropy, Human Services, Quality Aid, Health, and Development among the areas of projects it supports. It says it works with approved partners, including community-based implementing organizations.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing reports one grant in 2024, totaling $5,422; this is the only reported grant amount for 2023–2025. The filing reports no grants in 2023 or 2025. The website says donations are aggregated by project and awarded monthly to GDG Australia, which disburses subawards to projects internationally.
The website describes a partnership process in which interested organizations can inquire about partnering and receive a proposed project application form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Brenda Pearson — President
- Melody Amato — Treasurer
- Rebecca Pearce — Secretary
- Jessica Corrie — Director
- John Pearce — Director
- Howard Vandergrend — Director
- Sandy Vandergrend — Director
Global Development Group USA Inc is led by Brenda Pearson, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda Pearson
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Vandergriend
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pearce
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Corrie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Vandergriend
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Amato
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$13K (2025)
Rebecca Pearce
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Colin Armstrong (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Vandergriend (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Armstrong (2023) — President
- Former: Geoff Armstrong (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Melody Amato (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Global Development Group USA Inc
How much does Global Development Group USA Inc give each year?
Global Development Group USA Inc reported $935K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Global Development Group USA Inc?
Global Development Group USA Inc reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Global Development Group USA Inc fund?
The organization’s 2025 filing states that its mission is to support hundreds of overseas projects and provide comprehensive quality management to help achieve development effectiveness with partners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Development Group USA Inc?
Global Development Group USA Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check globaldevelopmentusa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Global Development Group USA Inc make grants?
The website says the organization supports projects in more than 50 developing countries. Its 2025 filing narrative lists activity across East Asia and the Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, Russia and neighboring states, and Europe.
What is Global Development Group USA Inc's EIN?
Global Development Group USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5988003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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