GM Global Foundation
GM Global Foundation is a private foundation based in Middletown, Delaware. Its website describes the GM Children Foundation as focused on empowering orphaned children through direct funding, technology, and sustainable support.
GM Global Foundation at a glance
In short: GM Global Foundation gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,664
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $3,566
- Median grant
- $2,950
- Total assets
- $2,215,946
- Primary geography
- Utah (6% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GM Global Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 N Broad Street Suite 5 630, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (909) 274-8046
Website: HTTPS://GMFOUNDATION.XYZ/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GM Global Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA De Las Mercedes ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 6% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah; the recipient-state information for the remaining 94% is unidentified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GM Global Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA De Las Mercedes | Donations | $6,500 |
| Hogares Providencia | Donations | $6,500 |
| Baitul Qowwam Orphanage | Donations | $6,200 |
| Ava House | Donations | $4,864 |
| Canica | Donations | $3,200 |
| Peduli Anak Foundation | Donations | $2,700 |
| Orphanage Support Services Organization Highland, UT | Donations | $2,000 |
| Berkat Children Home | Donations | $1,450 |
| Bina Siwi Orphanage | Donations | $1,250 |
| Foundation Savio | Donations | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,215,946 | $2,300,108 | $84,162 | $35,664 | 10 | $83,566 | $67,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GM Global Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — 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 website says its mission is to create lasting change in orphan care through direct partnerships with orphanages and long-term initiatives. It describes support for living conditions, healthcare, education, tutoring, infrastructure, online learning, and technology education, including AI resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $35,664. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,500, with a median of $2,950. Listed recipients include organizations whose names refer to orphanages or children’s homes, as well as CASA DE LAS MERCEDES and AVA HOUSE.
The largest grants were $6,500 each to CASA DE LAS MERCEDES and HOGARES PROVIDENCIA, and $6,200 to BAITUL QOWWAM ORPHANAGE. Other grants included $4,864 to AVA HOUSE, $3,200 to CANICA, $2,700 to PEDULI ANAK FOUNDATION, and $2,000 to ORPHANAGE SUPPORT SERVICES ORGANIZATION.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists MUSTAFA YILHAM as president and director, ELMIRA YILHAM as treasurer and director, CHENNI XU as secretary, and QIU LU as director.
GM Global Foundation is led by Mustafa Yilham, President & Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mustafa Yilham
President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elmira Yilham
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Qiu Lu
Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chenni Xu
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 GM Global Foundation
How much does GM Global Foundation give each year?
GM Global Foundation gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is GM Global Foundation's typical grant size?
GM Global Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,950, and its average grant was $3,566, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GM Global Foundation give grants?
GM Global Foundation's top state is Utah, with 6% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does GM Global Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on GM Global Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations" (10 grants).
Who are GM Global Foundation's largest grantees?
GM Global Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CASA De Las Mercedes ($6,500), Hogares Providencia ($6,500) and Baitul Qowwam Orphanage ($6,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GM Global Foundation?
GM Global Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GM Global Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to create lasting change in orphan care through direct partnerships with orphanages and long-term initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GM Global Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GM Global Foundation's EIN?
GM Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4583664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does GM Global 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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