Global Service Network Inc
Global Service Network Inc is a public charity filing Form 990 and based in Apex, North Carolina. Launched in 2007, it supports Christian ministry work by providing administrative resources and partnering with individuals, churches, ministries, and other organizations seeking to share the Gospel.
Global Service Network Inc at a glance
In short: Global Service Network Inc gave $227K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Tennessee. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,004
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,215
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,360
- Total assets
- $5,448,684
- +8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Global Service Network Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization describes an application process for funds given to individuals and other organizations that align with its ministry purpose, followed by regular reporting and communication to monitor use of funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 1809, Apex, NC 27502
Phone: (919) 249-0146
Website: https://globalservicenetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Service Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franklin Fellows ($48K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Apex, North Carolina. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Tennessee (21%), Arkansas (16%), Maine (13%), North Carolina (11%), and Missouri (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Global Service Network Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2019) to $322K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Fellows Franklin, TN | Discipleship Ministry | $47,500 |
| Redeemer Community Church Little Rock, AR | Church Ministry | $36,200 |
| Thrive Adventures Mount Desert, ME | Discipleship & Evangelism Ministry | $30,244 |
| The First Baptist Church of Othello Othello, WA | Unreached People Group Ministry | $18,800 |
| Chesterfield Presbyterian Church Chesterfield, MO | Church Ministry | $17,300 |
| Filter of Hope Tuscalossa, AL | Humanitarian Ministry | $11,195 |
| Viturmis Oceanside, CA | Software Development Ministry | $10,900 |
| 7 Billion Reasons Inc Cary, NC | Humanitarian Ministry | $9,820 |
| PCA Mission to North America Charlotte, NC | Church Ministry | $8,400 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Campus Ministry | $8,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,448,684 | $11,397,987 | $10,941,519 | $227,004 | 14 | $78,136 |
| 2023 | $5,025,187 | $10,764,712 | $10,647,526 | $226,713 | 13 | $52,519 |
| 2022 | $4,867,350 | $10,183,656 | $9,281,648 | $296,276 | 13 | $766 |
| 2021 | $3,942,579 | $9,338,562 | $8,499,938 | $322,227 | 12 | $1,457 |
| 2020 | $3,100,403 | $7,996,077 | $7,456,248 | $166,174 | 10 | $1,293 |
| 2019 | $2,558,529 | $7,520,972 | $6,889,083 | $118,660 | 6 | $1,019 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “Empowering Servants of Christ to take the Gospel to the World.” Its 2024 filing describes its program as sending and empowering believers to share the message of Christ with people from all walks and stages of life, and coming alongside the body of Christ to minister and worship together.
The 2024 grants included support for church, discipleship, evangelism, campus, humanitarian, software-development, and unreached-people-group ministries, as described in the grant purposes. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work: Franklin Fellows says it helps young professionals explore vocational calling and grow as leaders; Thrive Adventures says it creates life-giving experiences so people may know Christ and be like him; and Filter of Hope says it brings clean drinking water and the Gospel to families in need. These are the grantees’ missions, not Global Service Network’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Global Service Network reported 14 grants totaling $227,004. Grant amounts ranged from $6,400 to $47,500, with a median of $10,360.
Among the largest reported grants were $47,500 to Franklin Fellows for discipleship ministry; $36,200 to Redeemer Community Church for church ministry; $30,244 to Thrive Adventures for discipleship and evangelism ministry; and $18,800 to The First Baptist Church of Othello for unreached people group ministry. Other reported awards included $11,195 to Filter of Hope for humanitarian ministry, $9,820 to 7 Billion Reasons Inc for humanitarian ministry, and $8,400 to PCA Mission to North America for church ministry.
The 2024 filing says funds given to individuals and other nonprofits are subject to an application process and that the organization maintains regular communication with recipients, using regular reports to monitor the use of funds. Its website invites prospective associates to begin an application process for ministry services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marc Mullin as CEO/Secretary, Frank Self as President, Vimalkumar Patel as Chairman, and Shaun Ingersoll and Leslie Threatt as board members.
Global Service Network Inc is led by Marc Mullin, CEO & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Mullin
CEO & Secretary
CEO & Secretary → CEO, 2021
CEO → CEO & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $135K (2024)
Frank Self
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $136K (2024)
Vimalkumar Patel
Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Threatt
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Ingersoll
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Frank Self (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Service Network Inc
How much does Global Service Network Inc give each year?
Global Service Network Inc gave $227K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $227K across 13 grants.
What is Global Service Network Inc's typical grant size?
Global Service Network Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,360, and its average grant was $16,215, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Global Service Network Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Global Service Network Inc give grants?
Global Service Network Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arkansas (16%) and Maine (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cary, NC (2 grants).
Does Global Service Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Global Service Network Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church Ministry" (4 grants).
Who are Global Service Network Inc's largest grantees?
Global Service Network Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Franklin Fellows ($47,500), Redeemer Community Church ($36,200) and Thrive Adventures ($30,244), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Service Network Inc?
Global Service Network Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.4M.
What does Global Service Network Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “Empowering Servants of Christ to take the Gospel to the World.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Service Network Inc?
The organization describes an application process for funds given to individuals and other organizations that align with its ministry purpose, followed by regular reporting and communication to monitor use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Global Service Network Inc's EIN?
Global Service Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8686806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Global Service Network Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/global-service-network-inc-morg_2ab5165fdef84a84970811897ba19c2e
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