Global Support and Development
Global Support and Development (GSD) is a U.S.-based humanitarian organization located in Redwood City, California. It works with communities and partners on disaster response, preparedness, and climate adaptation, with operations in the Caribbean, Central America, and the South Pacific.
Global Support and Development at a glance
In short: Global Support and Development gave $2.2M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,215,693
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +108.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,609
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,932
- Total assets
- $79,068,455
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (3% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Global Support and Development
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
GSD does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 171 Westpoint Harbor Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 224-9642
Website: https://www.gsd.ngo
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Support and Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Honduras Secretary of State in the Office of Risk Management and National C ($598K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 112 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GSD says it currently operates in the Caribbean, Central America, and the South Pacific. Its 2024 grants included recipients in Honduras, Panama, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Tobago, and the Pacific Islands, among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Global Support and Development gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras Secretary of State in the Office of Risk Management and National C | To Support Disaster Response | $425,734 |
| Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency | To Support the Young Professionals Program | $395,470 |
| Panama Sistema Nacional De Proteccion Civil | To Support Disaster Response | $173,050 |
| Direction Generale De La Protection Civile D'Haiti | To Support Disaster Preparedness | $162,503 |
| Saint Lucia National Emergency Management Organization | To Support Disaster Response Preparedness | $140,990 |
| Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations | To support participation in the fale pacific annual meeting | $110,000 |
| Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations | To Support Disaster Response | $101,200 |
| Honduras Secretary of State in the Office of Risk Management and National C | To Support Disaster Response | $100,013 |
| Centre Hospitalier De Fontaine Foundation Inc Suwanee, GA | To Support Disaster Preparedness | $64,500 |
| Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency | To Support Cdemas Technical Advisory Committee Meeting | $62,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,068,455 | $51,084,262 | $50,015,559 | $2,215,693 | 52 | $46,470,318 | $320,992 |
| 2023 | $75,315,626 | $37,702,487 | $41,414,080 | $2,093,406 | 25 | $40,423,559 | — |
| 2022 | $77,082,353 | $59,060,327 | $23,839,265 | $986,351 | 14 | $57,553,969 | — |
| 2021 | $35,645,225 | $48,473,756 | $15,939,084 | $668,512 | 14 | $49,950,543 | — |
| 2020 | $3,484,428 | $13,380,167 | $11,375,089 | $78,306 | 7 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GSD’s mission is to work with local, national, and regional communities to build resilience to crisis through rapid response, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. Its work includes immediate disaster relief, information and analysis for response decision-making, and strengthening capacity for coordinated disaster response. GSD describes its approach as working with partners to fill gaps and reinforce existing systems.
GSD collaborates with government agencies and disaster management offices, local and regional actors, private-sector and maritime organizations, international humanitarian organizations, and academic and research institutions. Its 2024 grants included support for disaster response and preparedness, as well as participation in regional and international meetings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GSD reported 52 grants totaling $2,215,693. Grant amounts ranged from $190 to $425,734, with a median of $7,932.
Among the largest reported grants were $425,734 to Honduras’s Secretary of State in the Office of Risk Management and National C… for disaster response; $395,470 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency for its Young Professionals Program; $173,050 to Panama’s Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil for disaster response; and $162,503 to Haiti’s Direction Générale de la Protection Civile for disaster preparedness. Other grants included $140,990 to Saint Lucia’s National Emergency Management Organization for disaster response preparedness and $110,000 to the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations for participation in the Fale Pacific annual meeting.
GSD also gave $25,500 to HOPE FOR HAITI INC. The grantee describes its mission as improving the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Court as CEO/president and Sally Jones as secretary/treasurer. It also lists George Pavlov, Eric Powell, and Maria Walker as directors.
GSD’s leadership page identifies Michael Court as chief executive officer and Sally Jones as chief financial officer.
Global Support and Development is led by Michael Court, CEO & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Court
CEO & President
President → CEO & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$489K (2022) → $476K (2024)
Eric Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Pavlov
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Walker
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Jones
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$79K (2021) → $361K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tara Farnsworth (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Grant Dawson (2020–2021) — Director & President
- Former: David Polatty IV (2021) — President & Director
- Former: Nicole Redfield (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Nicole Harrison (2020) — Secretary
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 $476K, to Michael Court (CEO/President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Support and Development
How much does Global Support and Development give each year?
Global Support and Development gave $2.2M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 25 grants.
What is Global Support and Development's typical grant size?
Global Support and Development's median grant in 2024 was $7,932, and its average grant was $42,609, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Global Support and Development give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Global Support and Development's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Disaster Response" (11 grants), "To Support Capacity Building" (6 grants) and "To Support Disaster Response Preparedness" (6 grants).
Who are Global Support and Development's largest grantees?
Global Support and Development's largest 2024 grantees include Honduras Secretary of State in the Office of Risk Management and National C ($597,977 across 6 grants), Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency ($467,855 across 4 grants) and Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations ($227,101 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Support and Development?
Global Support and Development reported $79.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $51.1M.
What does Global Support and Development fund?
GSD’s mission is to work with local, national, and regional communities to build resilience to crisis through rapid response, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Support and Development?
GSD does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Global Support and Development make grants?
GSD says it currently operates in the Caribbean, Central America, and the South Pacific. Its 2024 grants included recipients in Honduras, Panama, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Tobago, and the Pacific Islands, among other locations.
What is Global Support and Development's EIN?
Global Support and Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2504447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Global Support and Development 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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