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Global Washington

Foundation · Grantmaker Seattle, WA EIN: 27-0521628 Website

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Key facts about Global Washington

In short: Global Washington gave $221K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $221K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-0521628
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$220,955
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$220,955
Median grant
$220,955
Total assets
$253,909
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$254K

-27.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$221K

+106.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$221K

About Global Washington

Based on IRS filings

Global Washington is a nonprofit organization 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Seattle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants2023Total only2024Total only20251 grants2026

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2026

Pangea Giving: $221KPangea Giving$221K

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
PANGEA GIVING Seattle, WADISTRIBUTION 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

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$253,909$350,728$546,745
Revenue$595,626$511,040$736,133
Expenses$665,584$680,203$662,455
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$1,299$3,882$1,758
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)

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

Elizabeth Stokely — Executive Director: $163KElizabeth StokelyExecutive Director$163KJane Meseck — Vice President & Strategic Advisor: $17KJane MeseckVice President & Strategic…$17K

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 nonprofit organization 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.

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