Global Philanthropy Partnership
Global Philanthropy Partnership (GPP) is a Chicago-based public charity, founded in 2003. It promotes strategic global philanthropy, awareness of global development issues, and sustainability initiatives. GPP describes itself as a support organization and resource rather than a grantmaking organization, and says it serves as a fiscal sponsor for projects in global development and sustainability.
Global Philanthropy Partnership at a glance
In short: Global Philanthropy Partnership gave $1.5M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,496,131
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,412
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,359,423
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Global Philanthropy Partnership
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 E Wacker Drive Suite 2108, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 213-3793
Website: https://global-philanthropy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Philanthropy Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Natural Resources Defense Council Inc ($170K). Together the top 10 received $963K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 94 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GPP describes a special interest in sustainability across the American Midwest and says its Equitable Transportation Fund advances work across the nation. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares by recipient state were Michigan (20%), Illinois (16%), New York (11%), Pennsylvania (10%), and Minnesota (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Global Philanthropy Partnership gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2021) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc New York, NY | Equitable Transportation Fund/ Clean Rides | $170,000 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transportation Pittsburgh, PA | Equitable Transportation Fund/Clean Rides | $145,500 |
| Active Transportation Alliance Chicago, IL | Equitable Transportation Fund/ Clean Rides | $111,800 |
| Transportation Riders United Inc Detroit, MI | Equitable Transportation Fund | $101,800 |
| Ecology Center Inc Ann Arbor, MI | Equitable Transportation Fund/Clean Rides | $96,800 |
| St Paul Transportation Management Organization (DBA Move Minnesota) St. Paul, MN | Equitable Transportation Fund/ Clean Rides | $91,800 |
| Nextgen Climate America Sacramento, CA | Equitable Transportation Fund/Clean Rides | $90,000 |
| Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength (Moses) Detroit, MI | Equitable Transportation Fund | $51,800 |
| Bike Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Equitable Transportation Fund | $51,800 |
| Alliance for Metropolitan Stability Minneapolis, MN | Equitable Transportation Fund | $51,800 |
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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 | $5,359,423 | $5,678,017 | $6,486,947 | $1,496,131 | 27 | $59,925 |
| 2024 | $6,473,673 | $7,583,724 | $6,134,288 | $1,428,390 | 35 | $46,867 |
| 2023 | $4,256,580 | $4,762,828 | $3,756,396 | $448,468 | 10 | $9,697 |
| 2022 | $3,154,805 | $2,768,676 | $2,710,914 | $515,257 | 12 | $-347 |
| 2021 | $2,930,559 | $2,713,988 | $2,223,863 | $392,000 | 10 | $-3,481 |
| 2020 | $2,455,560 | $1,908,657 | $2,888,390 | $1,480,650 | 15 | $1,266 |
| 2019 | $6,903,775 | $6,950,857 | $4,869,047 | $685,167 | 6 | $2,720 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GPP’s stated mission is to promote strategic global philanthropy, awareness of global development issues, and sustainability initiatives. Its 2023 filing describes projects including the Equitable Transportation Fund, Clean Rides Network, Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange, Illinois Agri-Food Alliance, Artisan Grain Collaborative, Justice Through Food, and Emergent Learning Community Project.
The Equitable Transportation Fund is described as advancing just, multi-modal climate solutions across the United States by supporting community advocates working on accessible, affordable, clean transportation. The Clean Rides Network, an initiative of that fund, works with national and local organizations toward an affordable, accessible, zero-pollution transportation system. The Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange is a practitioner network supporting communities developing green stormwater infrastructure programs.
In 2025, recipients included organizations whose own missions concern active transportation, public transit, environmental solutions, climate policy, regional equity, planning, and bicycling. For example, Active Transportation Alliance says it advocates for walking, biking, and public transit; Transportation Riders United says it advocates for better public transit and affordable mobility in metro Detroit; and Bike Cleveland says it promotes bicycling and advocates for safe, equitable transportation. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
GPP says it is not a grantmaking organization, but its 2025 filing lists 27 grants totaling $1,496,131. Individual grants ranged from $10,000 to $170,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included:
The filing states that organizations receiving grants through the Green Infrastructure Exchange regranting program, and through the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange and Equitable Transportation Fund regranting programs, must document expenses and provide program coordinators with a full report, narrative, and financial statement within a year of receiving funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adele Simmons as president and April Donnellan as executive director. It also lists Hon JD Bindenagel, Arathi Gowda, Mary Page, and Jessyca Dudley as directors; Tyler Strom as managing director, ILAFA; and Barbara Hopkins as executive director, GI Exchange.
Global Philanthropy Partnership is led by April Donnellan, Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
April Donnellan
Executive Director
Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$90K (2019) → $113K (2025)
Barbara Hopkins
Executive Director & Gi Exchange
Executive Director & Gi Exch → Executive Director & Gi Exchange, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Adele Simmons
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Strom
Managing Director & Ilafa
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $137K (2025)
Arathi Gowda
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jd Bindenagel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Page
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessyca Dudley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jason Funk (2020–2022) — Principal & Lucki
- Former: Sonya Anderson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Garrett Fitzgerald (2019) — Strategic Advisor & Usdn
- Former: Johanna Partin (2019) — Director & Cnca
- Former: Kristin Baja (2019) — Program Director & Usdn
- Former: Michael Shank (2019) — Communications Director & Cnca
- Former: Nils Moe (2019) — Managing Director & Usdn
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 $137K, to Tyler Strom (Managing Director, Ilafa). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Philanthropy Partnership
How much does Global Philanthropy Partnership give each year?
Global Philanthropy Partnership gave $1.5M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 35 grants.
What is Global Philanthropy Partnership's typical grant size?
Global Philanthropy Partnership's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $55,412, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Philanthropy Partnership give grants?
Global Philanthropy Partnership's top state is Michigan, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Detroit, MI (2 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Global Philanthropy Partnership give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Global Philanthropy Partnership's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Equitable Transportation Fund/ Clean Rides" (12 grants) and "Equitable Transportation Fund" (10 grants).
Who are Global Philanthropy Partnership's largest grantees?
Global Philanthropy Partnership's largest 2025 grantees include Natural Resources Defense Council Inc ($170,000), Pittsburghers for Public Transportation ($145,500) and Active Transportation Alliance ($111,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Global Philanthropy Partnership?
Global Philanthropy Partnership reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does Global Philanthropy Partnership fund?
GPP’s stated mission is to promote strategic global philanthropy, awareness of global development issues, and sustainability initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Philanthropy Partnership?
Global Philanthropy Partnership has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check global-philanthropy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Global Philanthropy Partnership's EIN?
Global Philanthropy Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2342600. 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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