Global Zero
Research, outreach, and education, concerning nuclear nonproliferationand disarmament and international security, through various educationaltools and educational summits.
Global Zero at a glance
- Total assets
- $394,182
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $25,080
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $53,812
- -96.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Zero funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $38K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for a New American Security Washington, DC | U.S.-Russian Dialogues on Iran's Nuclear Program. | $35,000 |
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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 | $394,182 | $25,080 | $53,812 | — | — | $2 |
| 2023 | $427,891 | $1,120,347 | $1,449,130 | — | — | $12 |
| 2022 | $757,080 | $1,903,252 | $2,024,980 | — | — | $1,806 |
| 2021 | $792,880 | $1,263,560 | $1,396,247 | $35,000 | 1 | $229 |
| 2020 | $947,199 | $1,720,925 | $1,599,323 | $37,503 | 2 | — |
About Global Zero
Based on IRS filings
Global Zero is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $394K in total assets. Net investment income was $2.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Zero is led by Richard Burt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Burt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Pickering
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sally Blair
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Derek Johnson
Treasurer
Executive Director → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2021
Executive Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jon Wolfsthal (2020–2023) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Sharon Weiner (2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Blair (2020) — President
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $156K, to Derek Johnson (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Zero
How large is Global Zero?
Global Zero reported $394K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is Global Zero?
Global Zero is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $394K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Global Zero operate?
Global Zero has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Iowa, New Jersey.
What is Global Zero's EIN?
Global Zero's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5620445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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