Global to Local Health Initiative
Global to local's mission is to advance health equity and improve health in the united states communities through application of best practices around the world. The entity provides community health worker programs, programs to improve community access to quality food, programs to connect people with health and human services, and programs to increase the capacity of individuals and community groups to effectively influence social determinants of health.
Global to Local Health Initiative at a glance
In short: Global to Local Health Initiative gave $134K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,183
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,092
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $67,092
- Total assets
- $1,625,873
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global to Local Health Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Para Los Ninos De Highline ($71K). Together the top 2 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2022) to $171K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Para Los Ninos De Highline Burien, WA | Supporting CHW Model to Promote Community Health | $70,869 |
| Community Network Council Kent, WA | Supporting CHW Model to Promote Community Health | $63,314 |
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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 | $1,625,873 | $878,797 | $1,452,002 | $134,183 | 2 | $3,529 |
| 2023 | $2,522,833 | $1,538,822 | $1,910,139 | $171,213 | 2 | $16,038 |
| 2022 | $2,997,385 | $1,825,795 | $1,859,824 | $98,577 | 5 | $1,885 |
| 2021 | $2,221,351 | $1,939,018 | $1,553,434 | — | — | $480 |
| 2020 | $2,237,818 | $1,198,159 | $1,493,404 | — | — | $2,494 |
| 2019 | $2,187,206 | $2,675,214 | $1,507,936 | $103,917 | 2 | $826 |
About Global to Local Health Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Global to Local Health Initiative is a public charity focused on Health, based in Seatac, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $134K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global to Local Health Initiative is led by Sandra Largaespada, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Largaespada
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director Start December → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Kerrie Carbary
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$84K (2024)
Alan McClure
Board Chair
Executive Director → Director Start Sept & Executive Director, 2023
Director Start Sept & Executive Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Abdi Fayoke
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arni Villanueva Carullo
Board Vice Chair
Board Chair → President, 2022
President → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Peterson
Board Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Gregerson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kathryn Behrends (2021–2023) — Finance Director
- Former: Peggy Liao (2023) — Director
- Former: Charis Hnin (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Wessen Kifetew (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jalissa Horton (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Fleming (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Sugarman (2019–2020) — CEO
- Former: Lisa Cohen (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Lisa Yohalem (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Babak Parviz (2019) — Director
- Former: Paul Swafford (2019) — Treasurer
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 $84K, to Kerrie Carbary (Interim Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global to Local Health Initiative
How much does Global to Local Health Initiative give each year?
Global to Local Health Initiative gave $134K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $171K across 2 grants.
How large is Global to Local Health Initiative?
Global to Local Health Initiative reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $879K.
What is Global to Local Health Initiative?
Global to Local Health Initiative is a public charity focused on Health, based in Seatac, WA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Global to Local Health Initiative operate?
Global to Local Health Initiative has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Global to Local Health Initiative's EIN?
Global to Local Health Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3133200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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