Global Justice Center
Global Justice Center is a legal human rights organization that uses international law to achieve gender equality and dismantle systems of oppression.
Global Justice Center at a glance
In short: Global Justice Center reported $1K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -90.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,153,932
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $680,859
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $42,744
- +191.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,084,064
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Global Justice Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $58K (2021). In 2025 it reported $1K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Graduate Center Foundation Inc New York, NY | Myanmar Atrocities Work | $57,764 |
Ready to take the next step with Global Justice Center?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,153,932 | $680,859 | $1,084,064 | $1,000 | Total only | $42,744 |
| 2024 | $1,378,552 | $801,928 | $1,190,255 | $10,220 | Total only | $14,677 |
| 2023 | $1,676,835 | $1,293,158 | $1,359,798 | — | — | $27,397 |
| 2022 | $1,690,256 | $844,763 | $1,263,054 | — | — | $26,899 |
| 2021 | $2,317,303 | $1,737,408 | $1,197,179 | $57,764 | 1 | $10,706 |
| 2020 | $1,718,433 | $1,561,130 | $1,192,824 | — | — | $18,324 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Justice Center
Based on IRS filings
Global Justice Center is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $1K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Justice Center is led by Elise Keppler, Executive Director Beginni since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elise Keppler
Executive Director Beginni
Executive Director Beginning → Executive Director Beginni, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$177K (2025)
Gretchen Freeman Cappio
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Wickeri
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shefali Salwan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Higgins
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Viren Mascarenhas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Payal Shah
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Raj Singh
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jelena Pia-Comella
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oshiya Savur
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Akila Radhakrishnan (2020–2024) — President -
- Former: Yalda Afshar (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Shandro (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jelena Pia (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Jackson (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Renee Acosta (2020) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $177K, to Elise Keppler (Executive Director Beginni).
Frequently asked questions about Global Justice Center
How much does Global Justice Center give each year?
Global Justice Center reported $1K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid.
How large is Global Justice Center?
Global Justice Center reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $681K.
What is Global Justice Center?
Global Justice Center is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Global Justice Center operate?
Global Justice Center has awarded grants in New York.
What is Global Justice Center's EIN?
Global Justice Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8734461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
Live grants for the work Global Justice Center funds
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Global Justice Center's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New York
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York, NY
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports human rights and social and economic justice, including work on climate, the environment, civic engagement, and Jewish causes, in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with amounts ranging from $500 to $9.75 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; it plans to end grantmaking by the end of 2028.
Assets
$134.4M
Grants
1,101
Total Given
$326.0M
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Global Justice Center's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Global Justice Center down — hundreds of funders to go?