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Global Fund for Women Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker San Francisco, CA EIN: 77-0155782 Website

We fund bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change that will last beyond our lifetimes.

Key facts about Global Fund for Women Inc

In short: Global Fund for Women Inc gave $190K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
77-0155782
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$190,000
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$38,000
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$75,343,403
Primary geography
Georgia (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$75.3M

-31.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$190K

-71.4% YoY

Grant Count

5

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

-42.7% YoY

How Global Fund for Women Inc gives

  • Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Global Fund for Women Inc

Based on IRS filings

Global Fund for Women Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $3.1M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkSan FranciscoAtlantaSeattleKingstonOaklandWashingtonFlagstaffSanta ClaraAlamedaBrooklynAlbanyAlexandriaBostonHonoluluJamaicaLos AngelesNew York CityNewport BeachRhinebeck

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M6 grants2020 11 grants2021 15 grants2022 16 grants2023 10 grants2024 5 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $190K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Me Too International: $100KMe Too International$100KWomen's Environment and Development Organization: $50KWomen's Environment andDevelopment Organization$50KPanorama Global: $20KPanorama Global$20KThe Women Invested to Save Earth Fund: $10KThe Women Invested to SaveEarth Fund$10KThe Center for Health Ethics and Social Policy: $10KThe Center for Health Ethicsand Social Policy$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Me Too International ($100K). Together the top 5 received $190K.

Grant Size Distribution

57 grants across all recorded years

38<$50K5$50–100K9$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 57 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Me Too International Atlanta, GABuilding Peace and Ending Gender-Based Violence$100,000
Women's Environment and Development Organization Brooklyn, NYEnsuring Economic and Environmental Justice$50,000
Panorama Global Seattle, WAExpanding Civic Engagement$20,000
The Women Invested to Save Earth Fund Flagstaff, AZFostering Social Change Philanthropy$10,000
The Center for Health Ethics and Social Policy Washington DC, DCAdvancing Health and Sexual & Reproductive Rights$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$75,343,403$110,299,532$109,312,339
Revenue$27,963,324$36,741,867$39,029,102
Expenses$26,341,193$33,129,555$45,323,173
Net Investment Income$3,083,648$2,754,590$1,947,564

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 30, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 14, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Global Fund for Women Inc is led by Latanya Mapp Frett, Former President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Latanya Mapp Frett

    Former President & CEO

    President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    $175K (2020) → $102K (2025)

  • Peiyao Chen

    President & CEO

    Vice President, Impact & Effectiveness → Senior Vice President & Global Operations, 2023

    Senior Vice President & Global Operations → President & CEO, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $174K (2020) → $366K (2025)

  • Sonya Alvarez

    Director of Philanthropy & East Coast

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $148K (2025)

  • Caroline Barlerin

    Board Co-Chair & Director

    Director → Board Co-Chair & Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kerry Gardner

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Layli Maparyan

    Board Co-Chair & Director

    Board Co-Chair → Board Chair, 2024

    Board Chair → Board Co-Chair & Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mekala Krishnan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donya Nasser

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Kimou

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Theresa Preston-Werner

    Secretary & Director

    Director → Secretary & Director, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dayna Ash

    Board Co-Chair & Director

    Director → Board Co-Chair & Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lulu Barrera

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Polina Vyzhak

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Shelton

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kate Onyejekwe

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anu Menon

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenny Yip

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oluwafadekemi Akinfaderin

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sylvie Djacbou

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Sarsony

    Senior Vice President of Global Operations

    Vice President of Finance → Senior Vice President & Global Operations, 2024

    Senior Vice President & Global Operations → Senior Vice President of Global Operations, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $16K (2023) → $244K (2025)

  • Jacqueline Hardware Glin

    Former Vice President of Global Partnerships

    Vice President of Global Partnerships → Former Vice President of Global Partnerships, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    $187K (2024) → $274K (2025)

  • Allison Sambo Sr Director Of

    Learning, Evaluation & Analytics

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $149K (2025)

  • Irene Kaushansky Sr Director

    Of Integrity & Compliance

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $166K (2025)

  • Jennifer Mulch

    Vice President of Finance, Accting & Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $190K (2025)

  • Jillian Becerra Sr Director

    Of People & Culture

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $165K (2025)

  • Obed Kabanda Sr Director

    Of Government Partnerships

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $172K (2025)

  • Pradeepa Jeevamanoharan

    Vice President of Brand & Communications

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $210K (2025)

Former officers (33)
  • Former: Amina Doherty (2020–2024) — Board Co-Chair
  • Former: Laurie Emrich (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Maria Nunez (2020–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Moez Virani (2020–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Mozn Hassan (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Nita Ing (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Radhika Bynon (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Richard Socher (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Anil Awasti (2022–2024) — Chief Hr Officer
  • Former: Obed Kabanda (2023–2024) — Sd, Gov. P'ships, Innov.s & Acct.
  • Former: Randall Trigg (2023–2024) — Director of Info. Management
  • Former: Shonda Brooks (2023–2024) — Sd, Equity & Engagement
  • Former: Sylvie Djacbou Deugoue (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Zahra Vieneuve (2023–2024) — Vice President of Global Partnerships
  • Former: Jennifer Mulch Vp Of Finance (2024) — Accounting & Treasurer
  • Former: Kavita Ramdas (2024) — Activist in Residence
  • Former: Krista Potter (2024) — Sd of Communications
  • Former: Blythe Masters (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Janelle Cavanagh (2020–2023) — Vice President & Development
  • Former: Jurema Werneck (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Leila Hessini (2020–2023) — Vice President & Programs
  • Former: Sharon Bhagwan Rolls (2020–2023) — Board Co-Chair
  • Former: Tabara Ndiaye (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jennifer Quinn (2021–2023) — CFO
  • Former: Lori Adelman (2021–2023) — Vice President, Infl. & Engag.
  • Former: Sangeeta Chowdhry (2023) — Interim Vice President & Programs
  • Former: Amelia Wu (2020–2021) — Senior Director Operations & Partnerships
  • Former: Sandra Becker (2020–2021) — Interim CFO
  • Former: Catherine King (2020) — Head of Advocacy & Executive Producer
  • Former: Marci Davis (2020) — Former Interim CFO
  • Former: Musimbi Kanyoro (2020) — Former President & CEO
  • Former: Rebecca Van Roemburg (2020) — Director
  • Former: Sheryl Jones (2020) — CFO

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Peiyao Chen — President & CEO: $366KPeiyao ChenPresident & CEO$366KJacqueline Hardware Glin — Former VP of Global Partnerships: $274KJacqueline Hardware GlinFormer VP of Global Partnerships$274KCraig Sarsony — Sr. VP of Global Operations: $244KCraig SarsonySr. VP of Global Operations$244KPradeepa Jeevamanoharan — VP of Brand and Communications: $210KPradeepa JeevamanoharanVP of Brand and Communications$210KJennifer Mulch — VP of Finance/Accting & Treasurer: $190KJennifer MulchVP of Finance/Accting &…$190KObed Kabanda Sr Director — Of Government Partnerships: $172KObed Kabanda Sr DirectorOf Government Partnerships$172KIrene Kaushansky Sr Director — Of Integrity and Compliance: $166KIrene Kaushansky Sr…Of Integrity and Compliance$166KJillian Becerra Sr Director — Of People & Culture: $165KJillian Becerra Sr…Of People & Culture$165KAllison Sambo Sr Director of — Learning, Evaluation, & Analytics: $149KAllison Sambo Sr…Learning, Evaluation, &…$149KSonya Alvarez — Director of Philanthropy, East Coast: $148KSonya AlvarezDirector of Philanthropy, East…$148KLatanya Mapp Frett — Former President & CEO: $102KLatanya Mapp FrettFormer President & CEO$102K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $366K, to Peiyao Chen (President & CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Global Fund for Women Inc

How much does Global Fund for Women Inc give each year?

Global Fund for Women Inc gave $190K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $664K across 10 grants.

What is Global Fund for Women Inc's typical grant size?

Global Fund for Women Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Global Fund for Women Inc give grants?

Global Fund for Women Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Washington (11%).

Does Global Fund for Women Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Global Fund for Women Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Global Fund for Women Inc's largest grantees?

Global Fund for Women Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Me Too International ($100,000), Women's Environment and Development Organization ($50,000) and Panorama Global ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Global Fund for Women Inc?

Global Fund for Women Inc reported $75.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.0M.

What is Global Fund for Women Inc?

Global Fund for Women Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $75.3M in total assets as of 2025.

What is Global Fund for Women Inc's EIN?

Global Fund for Women Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0155782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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