Global Whole Being Fund
The Global Whole Being Fund (GWBF) is a Sacramento, California-based public charity formed in 2022. It supports the well-being of people displaced by war, persecution, natural disasters, and climate change, including refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people. Its website describes its work as “Caring for Humanity on the Move.”
Global Whole Being Fund at a glance
In short: Global Whole Being Fund gave $6.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $607K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,672,045
- +68.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $606,550
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,020
- Total assets
- $11,406,869
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Global Whole Being Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 2108 N Street Suite N, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (505) 288-4941
Website: https://gwbf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Whole Being Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Choose Love Inc ($5.7M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GWBF says its work addresses needs across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 9% to recipients in California; smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC, Indiana, and Virginia. Listed grantees also included organizations in Florida and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Global Whole Being Fund gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2023) to $6.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $6.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choose Love Inc New York, NY | Program Grant | $5,720,235 |
| Al Otro Lado Inc Los Angelos, CA | Program Grant | $561,790 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project New York, NY | Program Grant | $150,000 |
| Atlantic Council of the United Stat Washington, DC | Program Grant | $75,000 |
| Institute of Chin Affairs Indianapolis, IN | Program Grant | $50,000 |
| Colors Rainbow Sacramento, CA | Program Grant | $40,020 |
| Plan Pais Inc Arlington, VA | Program Grant | $20,000 |
| Coalicion Por Venezuela Miami, FL | Program Grant | $15,000 |
| Rohingya Women Development Network Rohingya Women Development Sugar Land, TX | Program Grant | $15,000 |
| The White Helmets Inc New York, NY | Program Grant | $15,000 |
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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 | $11,406,869 | $9,921,108 | $10,744,298 | $6,672,045 | 11 | $650,116 |
| 2023 | $12,208,086 | $15,812,112 | $6,259,570 | $3,965,510 | 6 | $318,744 |
| 2022 | $2,649,894 | $2,650,002 | $14,143 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GWBF’s stated mission is to improve the well-being of people displaced by war, persecution, natural disasters, and climate change. It also seeks to educate the public about challenges facing people on the move, support inclusion and local host communities with limited resources, and transform the philanthropic response of tax-exempt private foundations.
The fund describes its grantmaking as supporting urgent needs such as evacuation, medical care, food aid, and legal assistance. It also reports investing in grassroots organizations’ long-term resilience through grants and capacity-building focused on leadership, operational infrastructure, and strategic planning.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Choose Love says it supports refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people, primarily through locally led projects. Al Otro Lado describes providing cross-border legal services to refugees, deportees, and other migrants. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project says it provides legal and community support to asylum seekers. The Institute of Chin Affairs describes community-driven work in education, health, humanitarian support, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, GWBF reported 11 grants totaling $6,672,045. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $5,720,235, with a median of $40,020. The largest awards included $5,720,235 to Choose Love Inc., $561,790 to Al Otro Lado Inc., $150,000 to the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, and $75,000 to the Atlantic Council of the United States. Each was listed as a program grant.
GWBF’s filing says grantees must sign an agreement affirming that funds will be used for the described program and charitable purposes. Grantees are also required to submit narrative and financial reports detailing how funds were spent; the fund says it supplements reporting with regular meetings and site visits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Negar Tayyar, Ryan Fortwendel, Tom Sargent, and Malaak Maliky ar Sills as officers or directors. Their titles are reported as “Executive Di,” “Secretary &,” “Treasurer A,” and “President An,” respectively.
Global Whole Being Fund is led by Malaak Malikyar Sills, President An since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Malaak Malikyar Sills
President An
President & Director → President An, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Negar Tayyar
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$251K (2023) → $304K (2024)
Ryan Fortwendel
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sargent
Treasurer A
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer A, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $304K, to Negar Tayyar (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Global Whole Being Fund
How much does Global Whole Being Fund give each year?
Global Whole Being Fund gave $6.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 6 grants.
What is Global Whole Being Fund's typical grant size?
Global Whole Being Fund's median grant in 2024 was $40,020, and its average grant was $606,550, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Whole Being Fund give grants?
Global Whole Being Fund gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Global Whole Being Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Global Whole Being Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Grant" (11 grants).
Who are Global Whole Being Fund's largest grantees?
Global Whole Being Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Choose Love Inc ($5,720,235), Al Otro Lado Inc ($561,790) and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Whole Being Fund?
Global Whole Being Fund reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.9M.
What does Global Whole Being Fund fund?
GWBF’s stated mission is to improve the well-being of people displaced by war, persecution, natural disasters, and climate change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Whole Being Fund?
Global Whole Being Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gwbf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Global Whole Being Fund's EIN?
Global Whole Being Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0815214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Global Whole Being Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/global-whole-being-fund-morg_d10f6585cf254aa0b3912786c479df6e
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