Global Washington
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Global Washington at a glance
In short: Global Washington gave $221K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $221K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $220,955
- +106.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $220,955
- Median grant
- $220,955
- Total assets
- $253,909
- -27.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Global Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pangea Giving ($221K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2025) to $221K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $221K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pangea Giving Seattle, WA | Distribution to pangea giving as global washington is winding down. Grant is in support pangea giving's support of grassroots charitable organizations in africa, asia, and latin America. | $220,955 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,909 | $595,626 | $665,584 | $220,955 | 1 | $1,299 |
| 2025 | $350,728 | $511,040 | $680,203 | $107,166 | Total only | $3,882 |
| 2024 | $546,745 | $736,133 | $662,455 | $117,100 | Total only | $1,758 |
| 2023 | $416,482 | $593,714 | $563,165 | — | — | $150 |
| 2022 | $389,126 | $513,595 | $488,164 | — | — | $103 |
| 2021 | $430,392 | $659,792 | $501,137 | — | — | $73 |
| 2020 | $227,055 | $595,904 | $594,820 | — | — | $395 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Washington
Based on IRS filings
Global Washington is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $221K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Washington is led by Elizabeth Stokely, Executive Director on the 2026 filing; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Elizabeth Stokely
Executive Director
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2026)
Sara Rogge
President
Director & Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Merritt
Director
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bettina Stix
Director
Director & Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Arnold
Director
Director & Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Tsai
Director
Director & Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pippa Zainoeddin
Director
Director & Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Sivley
Director
Director & Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sachita Shenoy
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Meseck
Vice President & Strategic Advisor
Director & Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & Strategic Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$43K (2025) → $17K (2026)
Akhtar Badshah
Secretary
President & Chair → President, 2021
President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wu
Treasurer
Board Member → Director & Trustee, 2021
Director & Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Riedinger
Vice Chair
Director & Trustee → Director, 2025
Director → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Katie Young (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Kristen Dailey (2020–2025) — Executive Director
- Former: Marty Kooistra (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Compton (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Will Poole (2020–2024) — Director & Trustee
- Former: Sachi Shenoy (2021–2024) — Director & Trustee
- Former: Scott Jackson (2020–2023) — Director & Trustee
- Former: Susan Jeffords (2020–2023) — Director & Trustee
- Former: David Keogh (2021–2022) — Director & Trustee
- Former: Dan O'Neill (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $163K, to Elizabeth Stokely (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Washington
How much does Global Washington give each year?
Global Washington gave $221K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $107K in grants paid.
How large is Global Washington?
Global Washington reported $254K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $596K.
What is Global Washington?
Global Washington is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Global Washington operate?
Global Washington has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Global Washington's EIN?
Global Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0521628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
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