Globalgiving Foundation Inc
Globalgiving Foundation Inc is a Washington, DC-based public charity that supports other nonprofits by connecting them with donors and companies. Founded in 2002, it says it has helped community-led organizations in more than 175 countries access fundraising tools, training, and support.
Globalgiving Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Globalgiving Foundation Inc gave $20.9M across 420 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,912,671
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 420
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,792
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,034
- Total assets
- $80,274,099
- -23.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (90 of 419, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Globalgiving Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Thomas Circle Nw 800, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 232-5784
Website: https://globalgiving.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Globalgiving Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sitare Foundation ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,919 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,293 grants of 2,919 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GlobalGiving says it works with organizations in more than 175 countries. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (34%), New York (16%), and Washington, DC (12%), followed by Florida (6%) and Hawaii (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 420 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Globalgiving Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 90 of 419 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20.9M (2024) to $28.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 420 grants totaling $20.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sitare Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $4,043,628 |
| Rebuilding Alliance Redwood City, CA | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $524,739 |
| Nova Ukraine Stanford, CA | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $500,090 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $456,730 |
| Resolution Project Inc New York, NY | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $405,232 |
| High Atlas Foundation New York, NY | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $389,512 |
| Watson Boulder, CO | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $350,000 |
| Leadership Initiatives Washington, DC | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $334,611 |
| Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria Providence, RI | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $325,462 |
| The Halo Trust Washington, DC | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | $312,772 |
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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 | $80,274,099 | $91,098,723 | $115,948,374 | $20,912,671 | 420 | $2,336,541 |
| 2023 | $105,022,196 | $120,852,957 | $115,301,332 | $26,670,444 | 532 | $2,097,047 |
| 2022 | $100,322,029 | $151,636,037 | $110,437,529 | $24,438,482 | 545 | $543,358 |
| 2021 | $58,310,702 | $98,059,515 | $102,303,538 | $28,724,794 | 728 | $9,784 |
| 2020 | $54,046,324 | $109,370,560 | $98,499,110 | $25,649,902 | 694 | $60,551 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to transform aid and philanthropy to accelerate community-led change.” It says it supports community-led organizations working on social and economic development in poor and disadvantaged communities, including poverty alleviation, health, education, sustainable development, environmental protection, and disaster relief.
Examples of grantee work include education for underprivileged children, which Sitare Foundation describes as its mission; support for Ukraine and its people, as described by Nova Ukraine; and protection of healthy reef networks, as described by The Coral Reef Alliance. High Atlas Foundation says it develops projects to help rural communities become economically stable, while Global Fund for Children says it partners with grassroots organizations to advance children’s rights and potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 420 grants totaling $20,912,671. Grant amounts ranged from $5,001 to $4,043,628, with a median of $15,034. The listed grant purpose for the largest awards was “funds raised by GlobalGiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations.”
Among the largest 2024 grants were $4,043,628 to Sitare Foundation, $524,739 to Rebuilding Alliance, $500,090 to Nova Ukraine, $456,730 to The Coral Reef Alliance, and $405,232 to Resolution Project Inc. Other notable awards included $389,512 to High Atlas Foundation, $334,611 to Leadership Initiatives, and $254,360 to Global Fund for Children.
The foundation says it monitors grant-funded work through narrative reports, summary updates, community-generated metrics, and grantee feedback collected through surveys or interviews. Its grantmaking team also engages with nonprofit partners to assess implementation and impact.
For nonprofits seeking to join its network, GlobalGiving describes an application process that includes organizational and program information. For US organizations, listed materials include an EIN, specified tax or financial documents where needed, program materials, disbursement information, senior staff and board member names, and agreement to terms and policies. For organizations outside the US, program materials are required, with English translations for documents not in English.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Walsh as chair; Robert E Sims as vice chair; John Goldstein as treasurer; Dennis Whittle as co-founder and secretary; and Mari Kuraishi as co-founder and board member. Other listed board members are Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, Laura Callanan, Anthony House (also UK board chair), Ben Tarbell, and Tina Exarhos. The filing states that Mari Kuraishi is the spouse of Dennis Whittle.
Globalgiving Foundation Inc is led by Victoria Vrana, CEO on every filing since 2023; 12 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Vrana
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$349K (2023) → $366K (2024)
Anthony House
Board Member & Uk Board Chair
Director → Uk Board Chair, 2023
Uk Board Chair → Board Member & Uk Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Walsh
Chair
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Embree
S. Director & Strategic Partnerships
Director of Strategic Partnerships → Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, 2023
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships → S. Director & Strategic Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Nicole Morrissey
Director & Corporate Partnerships
Associate Director & Partner Management → Director of Corporate Partnerships, 2023
Director of Corporate Partnerships → Director & Corporate Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Nicholas Hamlin
Director, Data Science & Analytics
Director of Data Science → Director of Data Science & Analytics, 2023
Director of Data Science & Analytics → Director, Data Science & Analytics, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $147K (2024)
William E. Glover
Director & Engineering
Director of Engineering → Director & Engineering, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$158K (2022) → $174K (2024)
Dwaritha Madhavan
Director, Glbl Oper. & Risk Mngmt
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Jennifer Malseed
Vice President, Strategy & Talent
Vice President of Strategy → Vice President of Strategy & Talent, 2021
Vice President of Strategy & Talent → Vice President, Strategy & Talent, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Kristina Koenig Joss
Chief Growth Officer
Vice President of Growth → Chief Growth Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$158K (2021) → $209K (2024)
Sayuri Bryant
Chief Product Officer
Vice President of Product → Chief Product Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$138K (2021) → $193K (2024)
Michiko Pinnington
Vice President of Finance
Interim Vice President of Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $169K (2024)
Asha Aravindakshan
COO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024)
Mustafa Seyrek
Head of Technology
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$187K (2024)
Ben Tarbell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Whittle
Co-Founder & Secretary
Secretary → Co-Founder & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Callanan
Board Member
Chairperson → Director, 2021
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Kuraishi
Co-Founder & Board Member
Director → Co-Founder, 2021
Co-Founder → Co-Founder & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Exarhos
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Goldstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Sims
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khanyi Dhlomo-Chijioke
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaherazad Umbreen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Alison Carlman (2020–2023) — Senior Director of Strategic Learning & Innovation
- Former: James Beresh (2020–2023) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Khanyi Chijioke (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chinwe Effiong (2022–2023) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Shaz Umbreen (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Whittle - Co-Founder Sec (2023) — Then Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Malseed - Vp Of Strat (2023) — Talent & Secretary
- Former: Kristina Koenig (2023) — Vice President of Growth
- Former: Bob Sims (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Donna Callejon (2020–2022) — Interim CEO
- Former: Aj Wasserstein (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Alix Guerrier (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Justin Rupp (2020–2021) — Systems Architect
- Former: Kevin Conroy (2020–2021) — Chief Product Officer
- Former: Shawn D'aguiar (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Philip Black Knight (2021) — Senior Software Engineer for Good
- Former: Fran Hauser (2020) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $366K, to Victoria Vrana (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Globalgiving Foundation Inc
How much does Globalgiving Foundation Inc give each year?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc gave $20.9M across 420 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26.7M across 532 grants.
What is Globalgiving Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,034, and its average grant was $49,792, across 420 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Globalgiving Foundation Inc that year got $45K on average.
Where does Globalgiving Foundation Inc give grants?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (16%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (31 grants), Washington, DC (31 grants), Los Angeles, CA (10 grants) and San Francisco, CA (8 grants).
Does Globalgiving Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 420 grants with a stated purpose on Globalgiving Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Globalgiving Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sitare Foundation ($4,043,628), Rebuilding Alliance ($524,739) and Nova Ukraine ($500,090), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Globalgiving Foundation Inc?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc reported $80.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $91.1M.
What does Globalgiving Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to transform aid and philanthropy to accelerate community-led change.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Globalgiving Foundation Inc?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check globalgiving.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Globalgiving Foundation Inc's EIN?
Globalgiving Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0108263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Globalgiving Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/globalgiving-foundation-inc-morg_064406f11ac642a8b3571db451669da0
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