Global Scholars
GLOBAL SCHOLARS EXISTS SO THAT CHRISTIAN ACADEMICS ARE ADEQUATELY EQUIPPED TO HAVE A REDEMPTIVE INFLUENCE AMONG THEIR STUDENTS, COLLEAGUES, UNIVERSITIES AND DISCIPLINES, AT A REASONABLE COST.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
+10.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+10.0% YoY
About Global Scholars
Based on IRS filings
Global Scholars is a nonprofit organization, based in OVERLAND PARK, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $64K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,968,416 | $2,085,932 | $2,016,002 |
| Revenue | $2,007,007 | $2,064,770 | $2,091,560 |
| Expenses | $2,109,189 | $1,998,282 | $1,800,145 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $63,735 | $53,960 | $23,812 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Chapman University ($11,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY ORANGE, CA | CSF LEGACY GRANT | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR JT SMITH | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MR JOHN DRAPER | TREASURER/VICE-CHAIR (AS OF 9/24) | 1 | — |
| DR DAWN CLAYTON | VICE-CHAIR (THRU 9/24) | 1 | — |
| MR ANDY TRAMMEL | TREASURER (AS OF 9/24) | 1 | — |
| MS GARIANNE HOWARD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DR HAYWARD MAFUYAI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR STAN WALLACE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $138,649 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Global Scholars?
As of 2025, Global Scholars holds $2.0M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $11K in 2025.
Where does Global Scholars operate?
Global Scholars has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Global Scholars award?
In 2025, Global Scholars awarded 1 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Global Scholars's EIN?
Global Scholars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1627401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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