Globe Foundation
Globe Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, established in 1959. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
81
+19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-13.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:
- Education
- Children, youth, and social services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
Notable grantee: Lawrenceville School
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to Illinois, Arizona, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $26,614,064
- Total revenues: $2,743,388
- Total expenses: $1,513,985
- Investment income and dividends: $655,083
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $2,088,305
The foundation maintains no employees and operates with investment income as a primary revenue source.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brookfield Zoo ($200,000), Canal Shores Golf Course ($125,000), National Historical Fire Foundation ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS- METZ FUND CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| ARIZONA CANCER FOUNDATION SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $11,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
| A-SOL DALLAS, TX | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| ASPIRING YOUTH ACADEMY SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $6,000 |
| AVON OLD FARMS AVON, CT | GENERAL FUND | $7,000 |
| BARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| BART & KAREN MOWRY CHARITABLE FUND WARWICK, RI | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board trustees include:
- Bert A Getz
- George F Getz
- Michael J Olsen
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERT A GETZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GEORGE F GETZ | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAEL J OLSEN | TREASURER/ASST. SECRETARY | — | — |
| ROCK S EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BERT A GETZ JR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WILLIAM ANDREW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 6730 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-4416
- Telephone: 480-991-0500
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Globe Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Education • Children, youth, and social services • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from Globe Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 67 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $1,491,487 • Typical award range: $100,000–$300,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation: $250,000 • National Historical Fire Foundation: $100,000 • Arizona State University Enterprise Partners: $50,000 Notable grantee: Lawrenceville School
Where does Globe Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to Illinois, Arizona, and Texas.
What size grants does Globe Foundation award?
In 2024, Globe Foundation awarded 81 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Globe Foundation's EIN?
Globe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6054050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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