Globetrotter Foundation
Globetrotter Foundation is a private foundation based in Paicines, California. Its stated mission is to increase resilience in the face of accelerating change, and its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on community development, economic opportunity, food justice, and racial and environmental justice.
Globetrotter Foundation at a glance
In short: Globetrotter Foundation gave $3.9M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,862,675
- +230.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +95.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $99,043
- +69.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,750
- Total assets
- $21,290,545
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Globetrotter Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8, Paicines, CA 95043-0008
Phone: (831) 628-0288
Website: https://globetrotterfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Globetrotter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kensington Corridor Trust ($225K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 34 grants of 78 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other leading recipient states were New Mexico (7%), Washington, D.C. (6%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Mississippi (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Globetrotter Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 5050% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 326% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Corridor Trust Philadelphia, PA | Operating Support Grant | $225,000 |
| Higher Purpose CO Clarksdale, MS | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Community Services Unlimited Inc Los Angeles, CA | #NRI Grant 2024 South Central Equitable Development Fund | $187,500 |
| Possibility Labs San Francisco, CA | Just Economy Institute Restricted Grant - Salaries | $187,500 |
| Meridian Institute Washington, DC | Loan Converted to Grant | $175,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance Berkeley, CA | Operations | $150,000 |
| Everyday People for Change (Runway) Oakland, CA | 2024 Waterway Grant | $150,000 |
| National Black Food and Justice Alliance Atlanta, GA | Operations | $150,000 |
| Northwest Native Development Fund Coulee Dam, WA | #NRI Grant 2024 | $150,000 |
| Oweesta Corporation Longmont, CO | Operating Support Grant | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,290,545 | $861,374 | $4,575,333 | $3,862,675 | 39 | $4,557,774 | $861,600 | $1,398,439 |
| 2023 | $25,046,543 | $821,653 | $1,617,471 | $1,169,869 | 20 | $1,612,707 | $816,889 | $1,510,538 |
| 2022 | $25,831,910 | $533,117 | $1,033,035 | $437,200 | 10 | $798,036 | $298,117 | $1,522,196 |
| 2021 | $26,251,553 | $16,700,277 | $350,437 | $75,000 | 1 | $349,866 | $16,700,395 | $797,774 |
| 2020 | $9,901,713 | $51,663 | $485,578 | $374,000 | 8 | — | $50,040 | $339,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Globetrotter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to increase the resilience of mankind in the face of accelerating change.” Its 2024 grants included operating support and grants for initiatives related to community development, economic opportunity, food justice, and land and environmental justice.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Kensington Corridor Trust says it uses collective ownership to preserve culture and affordability while building neighborhood power and wealth. Higher Purpose Co describes its work as improving intergenerational economic opportunity across Mississippi, with programming in business ownership, food justice, arts and culture, workforce development, and public policy. Possibility Labs says its mission is to co-create a new economy in which Black, Indigenous, people of color, and historically low-income communities have self-determination. Community Services Unlimited says it creates justice-driven, community-based programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 39 grants totaling $3,862,675 in 2024. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $225,000, with a median of $78,750. Notable awards included $225,000 to Kensington Corridor Trust for operating support; $200,000 to Higher Purpose Co for operating support; and $187,500 each to Community Services Unlimited and Possibility Labs. Other large grants included $175,000 to Meridian Institute, described as a loan converted to a grant, and $150,000 each to Climate Justice Alliance, Everyday People for Change, National Black Food and Justice Alliance, Northwest Native Development Fund, Oweesta Corporation, Right to the City Alliance, and The People’s Land Fund.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sallie Calhoun was listed as president, vice president, and secretary on the 2024 filing.
Globetrotter Foundation is led by Sallie Calhoun, President, Vice President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sallie Calhoun
President, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Globetrotter Foundation
How much does Globetrotter Foundation give each year?
Globetrotter Foundation gave $3.9M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 20 grants.
What is Globetrotter Foundation's typical grant size?
Globetrotter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $78,750, and its average grant was $99,043, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Globetrotter Foundation give grants?
Globetrotter Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (7%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants), Santa Fe, NM (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Globetrotter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Globetrotter Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants) and "#NRI Grant 2024" (4 grants).
Who are Globetrotter Foundation's largest grantees?
Globetrotter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kensington Corridor Trust ($225,000), Higher Purpose CO ($200,000) and Community Services Unlimited Inc ($187,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Globetrotter Foundation?
Globetrotter Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Globetrotter Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to increase the resilience of mankind in the face of accelerating change.” Its 2024 grants included operating support and grants for initiatives related to community development, economic opportunity, food justice, and land and environmental justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Globetrotter Foundation?
Globetrotter Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check globetrotterfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Globetrotter Foundation's EIN?
Globetrotter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4901050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Globetrotter Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Globetrotter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/globetrotter-foundation-morg_3496351c6c2c4dcab46bb9bec46a58cd
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