Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc is a private foundation based in Glen Head, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian relief, food assistance, children’s services, and youth programs.
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc at a glance
In short: Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc gave $103K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,500
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,250
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $190,266
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Michaels Lane, Glen Head, NY 11545
Phone: (516) 546-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USA for Unhcr ($25K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 46% to recipients in New York, and 5% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2023) to $126K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $15,000 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| St Jude Hospital New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Hempstead, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| NY Foundling New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,266 | $51,021 | $104,809 | $102,500 | 10 | $102,500 | $78,752 | $7,765 |
| 2023 | $172,895 | $50,423 | $99,825 | $97,500 | 9 | $97,507 | $1,481 | $9,777 |
| 2022 | $192,972 | $84,383 | $128,350 | $125,000 | 6 | $125,024 | $510 | $12,021 |
| 2021 | $285,631 | $79,368 | $128,647 | $125,954 | 10 | $127,179 | $78,229 | $15,981 |
| 2020 | $353,157 | $75,193 | $122,722 | $120,000 | 10 | — | $23,671 | $15,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Association to Benefit Children says it provides services to children and families in the New York metropolitan area. The Fresh Air Fund describes its mission as providing New York City children from low-income families with cultural, recreational, and educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $102,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to USA for UNHCR, $15,000 to World Central Kitchen, and $10,000 each to World Food Program, St. Jude Hospital, Feed the Children, and Association to Benefit Children. Other grants included $7,500 to Meals on Wheels and $5,000 each to Fresh Air Fund, Make-A-Wish, and NY Foundling. The listed grant purposes were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denise Leto as president, Mark Rubin as vice president, and Jill Rubin as director.
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc is led by Denise Leto, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Leto
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Rubin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc
How much does Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc give each year?
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc gave $103K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 9 grants.
What is Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's typical grant size?
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc give grants?
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's largest grantees?
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's largest 2024 grantees include USA for Unhcr ($25,000), World Central Kitchen ($15,000) and World Food Program ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc?
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc reported $190K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's EIN?
Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0888408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Global Giving for the Greater Good Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/global-giving-for-the-greater-good-inc-morg_826894753119474da16717bdcad125d7
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