Global Special Operations Forces
Global Special Operations Forces (GSOF) is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to its filing. Its stated mission is to build an international network of military, government, commercial, and educational stakeholders to advance special operations forces (SOF) capabilities and partnerships in response to global and networked threats. GSOF describes itself as a professional association for the SOF community, rather than a traditional charity.
Global Special Operations Forces at a glance
In short: Global Special Operations Forces gave $100K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,007
- +136.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +84.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,167
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,959
- Total assets
- $9,394,414
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Global Special Operations Forces
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2741 2Nd Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: (813) 530-5184
Website: https://gsof.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Special Operations Forces funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Operations Warrior Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 38 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GSOF’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Florida received the largest share of grant dollars, at 46%, followed by Colorado at 15%, California at 7%, and North Carolina and Virginia at 6% each. These figures describe the locations of reported grant recipients, not a stated geographic restriction on the foundation’s giving.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Global Special Operations Forces gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $101K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | Table sponsorship for SOWF and contribution for GSOF Gives Back (2025 SAWS) | $15,000 |
| Special Forces Foundation Falcon, CO | 2025 SOF Week Round Robin Winner | $15,000 |
| Task Force Dagger Terra Ceia, FL | 2024 Indo-Pacific Non-Profit Round Robin Winner, 2025 SOF Week Round Robin Winner | $9,167 |
| Air Commando Association Mary Esther, FL | GSOF Gives Back (2025 SAWS) | $7,500 |
| Embassy Suites Tampa, FL | Donation for JROTC/ROTC 25 SW | $5,032 |
| The Honor Foundation San Diego, CA | Donation to Toast to Veterans Event | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | Donation to 24 MWW | $5,000 |
| Warrior Ethos Reston, VA | Sponsorship for Warrior Ethos Event | $3,500 |
| SealKids Dublin, OH | Final Donation of Fiscal year 2025 | $2,981 |
| The Green Beret Foundation Montgomery, TX | Final Donation of the Non-Profit Support Budget in Fiscal Year 2025 | $2,976 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported for each filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,394,414 | $9,091,564 | $7,934,253 | $100,007 | 24 | $100,007 | $109,955 |
| 2024 | $7,370,138 | $7,911,702 | $5,407,349 | $42,306 | 13 | $42,306 | $48,289 |
| 2023 | $4,511,117 | $5,488,972 | $3,578,149 | $100,718 | 1 | $100,718 | — |
| 2022 | $1,431,116 | $1,604,533 | $1,569,134 | — | — | $417,923 | — |
| 2021 | $1,147,562 | $1,433,379 | $1,249,016 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GSOF’s mission is to build and grow an international stakeholder network to advance SOF capabilities and partnerships. Its website describes programs that connect government acquisition representatives and industry, bring SOF, industry, and defense investors together around capability priorities, educate policymakers about SOF needs, and support transitioning SOF service members and their families.
Through GSOF Gives Back, the foundation says it provides financial support to organizations serving SOF service members, veterans, and their families. Examples of grantees’ stated missions include the Special Operations Warrior Foundation’s educational support for children of fallen special operations personnel; The Honor Foundation’s assistance to U.S. special operations personnel transitioning to private-sector careers; and SealKids’ academic testing, support, and enrichment for children of active, retired, reserve, and separated Naval Special Warfare personnel. The Marine Raider Foundation describes its work as assisting MARSOC personnel and their families with health and welfare challenges, memorials, and transition support.
GSOF also convenes events for the SOF community. Its 2024 filing describes SOF Week as an annual international SOF conference jointly sponsored by U.S. Special Operations Command and GSOF; the 2025 event attracted more than 19,000 attendees. The filing also reports that the 2025 Special Air Warfare Symposium and Modern Warfare Week each attracted more than 1,200 attendees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, GSOF reported 24 grants totaling $100,007. Grants ranged from $173 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,958. Among the largest were $15,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation for table sponsorship and a contribution for GSOF Gives Back, and $15,000 to the Special Forces Foundation as the 2025 SOF Week Round Robin winner. Other notable grants included $9,167 to Task Force Dagger, $7,500 to the Air Commando Association, $5,000 each to The Honor Foundation and the North Carolina Community Foundation, and $3,500 to Warrior Ethos.
The GSOF Gives Back website says that, starting in FY2026, annual donation requests are handled through an application-based process, with recipients selected by a dedicated committee and announced each June. It says eligible nonprofits must serve the SOF community, provide transparent information about their financial health and good standing, and have a strong reputation in the SOF and broader military communities. GSOF’s statement on its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart Bradin as Director and CEO; Meaghan Keeler as Director and COO; Keenan Yoho as Director and Vice President; Peter Bergen as Chairman; and Alfred Di Leonardo, Jerry Parker, Lori Larsen, and Steve Wisoztki as directors.
Global Special Operations Forces is led by Stuart Bradin, Director & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart Bradin
Director & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → Director & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$170K (2021) → $299K (2025)
Peter Bergen
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meaghan Keeler
Director & COO
COO → Director & COO, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$159K (2022) → $274K (2025)
Alfred Di Leonardo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Parker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keenan Yoho
Director & Vice President
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Larsen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wisoztki
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew (2021) — COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $299K, to Stuart Bradin (Director & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Special Operations Forces
How much does Global Special Operations Forces give each year?
Global Special Operations Forces gave $100K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 13 grants.
What is Global Special Operations Forces's typical grant size?
Global Special Operations Forces's median grant in 2025 was $2,959, and its average grant was $4,167, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Global Special Operations Forces give grants?
Global Special Operations Forces's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (6 grants).
Does Global Special Operations Forces give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Global Special Operations Forces's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Final Donation of Fiscal year 2025" (4 grants).
Who are Global Special Operations Forces's largest grantees?
Global Special Operations Forces's largest 2025 grantees include Special Operations Warrior Foundation ($15,000), Special Forces Foundation ($15,000) and Task Force Dagger ($9,167), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Global Special Operations Forces?
Global Special Operations Forces reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What does Global Special Operations Forces fund?
GSOF’s mission is to build and grow an international stakeholder network to advance SOF capabilities and partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Special Operations Forces?
Global Special Operations Forces does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check gsof.org for any change to that policy.
What is Global Special Operations Forces's EIN?
Global Special Operations Forces's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3930409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Global Special Operations Forces accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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