Global Link International
Global Link International is a nonprofit organization created by Fay Beydoun to attract international business investment to Michigan, funded by a $20 million state grant administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The organization became the subject of investigation due to allegations of improper spending of grant funds.
Global Link International at a glance
In short: Global Link International gave $43K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,896
- +972.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $14,299
- Median grant
- $12,896
- Total assets
- $6,348,028
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Link International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan Founders Fund ($25K). Together the top 3 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $43K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Founders Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Grant given to help organizations foster growth and help local entrepeneurs | $25,000 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber Detroit, MI | Grant given to help organizations foster growth and help local entrepeneurs | $12,896 |
| Global Ties Detroit Detroit, MI | Grant given to help organizations foster growth and help local entrepeneurs | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,348,028 | $1,429,788 | $1,429,788 | $42,896 | 3 | $74,874 |
| 2024 | $7,330,574 | $1,948,373 | $1,948,373 | $4,000 | Total only | $44,784 |
| 2023 | $9,880,697 | $540,270 | $540,270 | $100,000 | 1 | $134,352 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Link International
Based on IRS filings
Global Link International is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Farmington Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Link International is led by Fay Beydoun, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fay Beydoun
President & CEO
President An → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$229K (2023) → $567K (2025)
Gita Sohizad
Director & Officer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raja Noureddine
Director & Officer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mohamed Abbass (2023–2024) — Director & Officer
- Former: Yevgeniy Epshteyn (2023–2024) — Director & Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $567K, to Fay Beydoun (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Global Link International
How much does Global Link International give each year?
Global Link International gave $43K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $4K in grants paid.
What is Global Link International's typical grant size?
Global Link International's median grant in 2025 was $12,896, and its average grant was $14,299, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Link International give grants?
Global Link International gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Global Link International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Global Link International's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Global Link International?
Global Link International reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Global Link International?
Global Link International is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Farmington Hills, MI. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Global Link International's EIN?
Global Link International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3182973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
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