Global Solidarity Fund
The Global Solidarity Fund (GSF) is a unique partnership of organizations working for integral human development committed to creating systemic change at the grassroots level, in order to unlock social and economic opportunities that empower the poor and vulnerable. We do this through activating and linking catholic networks and likeminded entities and other global actors, in ways that reflect catholic social teaching and the global goals.
Global Solidarity Fund at a glance
In short: Global Solidarity Fund gave $725K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $363K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $725,000
- +176.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $362,500
- Median grant
- $362,500
- Total assets
- $550,289
- -88.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Solidarity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Corps ($600K). Together the top 2 received $725K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Global Solidarity Fund gives
- Giving grew 625% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $4.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $725K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Corps Portland, OR | General Support | $600,000 |
| Lifenet International Corporation Washington, DC | General Support | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $550,289 | $68,907 | $3,783,859 | $725,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $4,659,216 | $413,249 | $2,821,011 | $262,242 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $8,261,148 | $3,912,854 | $7,588,334 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $12,951,115 | $12,623,709 | $3,916,372 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $5,045,536 | $4,519,997 | $6,605,299 | $4,500,528 | Total only | $8,704 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Solidarity Fund
Based on IRS filings
Global Solidarity Fund is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $550K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $725K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Solidarity Fund is led by Patrick W. McGrory, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick W. McGrory
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $50K (2024)
Susan M. Huber
Chair & Director
Treasurer & Director → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony R. Tersigni
Director
Chair & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Jane Wakahiu
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Medek
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Welsh
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Driels
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Joe Cerrell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Johannes Van De Ven (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Marmot (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Walter Panzirer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marta Guglielmetti (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Tim Welsh (2022) — Director
- Former: Manisha Bharti (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Paola Lappelli (2021) — Event & Office Manager
- Former: Sister Jane Wakahiu (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $50K, to Patrick W McGrory (President & Director).
Frequently asked questions about Global Solidarity Fund
How much does Global Solidarity Fund give each year?
Global Solidarity Fund gave $725K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $262K in grants paid.
How large is Global Solidarity Fund?
Global Solidarity Fund reported $550K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $69K.
What is Global Solidarity Fund?
Global Solidarity Fund is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $550K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Global Solidarity Fund operate?
Global Solidarity Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Oregon.
What is Global Solidarity Fund's EIN?
Global Solidarity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1078006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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