Greater Good Charities is a global nonprofit organization and public foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Established in 2006, the organization works to amplify positive impact across three interconnected areas: people, pets, and the planet. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity with tax-exempt status since September 2007.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.0M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
124
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Greater Good Charities works to help people, animals, and the environment by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Animals: Animal welfare, including pet food, vaccinations, shelter renovations, enrichment, spay/neuter programs, education, training, and disaster preparedness
- People: Hunger and poverty relief, health initiatives, and education programs in the United States and internationally
- Environment: Biodiversity and conservation, endangered species protection, habitat restoration, and carbon offset initiatives through reforestation
The organization also operates in crisis and disaster response, providing on-the-ground assistance and funding to partners supporting victims of natural disasters, human-made disasters, conflicts, and wars.
Grantmaking
Greater Good Charities has invested more than $1 billion in cumulative impact, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support to charity partners.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Greater Good Charities funds programs both domestically in the United States and internationally, with a global reach across thousands of projects.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $311,909,284
- Total Expenses: $310,629,090
- Total Assets: $15,961,581
- Total Liabilities: $2,720,000
- Staff: 92 employees
Fiscal Year 2022:
- Program Spending: 95.4% of expenses
- Grants Distributed: $98.08 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,961,581 | $15,639,559 | $14,072,061 |
| Revenue | $311,909,284 | $154,201,628 | $117,794,053 |
| Expenses | $310,629,090 | $154,241,068 | $112,562,423 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $229,054 | $152,763 | $4,600 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CEO: Liz Baker
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ BAKER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $290,242 |
| NOAH HORTON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $199,634 |
| JEMIMAH OKANTEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $190,080 |
| STEPHEN MINTER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $183,006 |
| SEAN CHERRY | VP, DIGITAL MEDIA (THRU 9/23) | 50 | $166,624 |
| DENISE ST JEAN | EXECUTIVE VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 45 | $145,330 |
| SARA VARSA | EXECUTIVE VP, PROGRAMS | 50 | $144,175 |
| DENISE BINGLER | VP, PROGRAMS | 45 | $132,026 |
| MELISSA RUBIN | EXECUTIVE VP, FUNDRAISING | 50 | $144,017 |
| AMANDA RAINEY | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER (THRU 2/24) | 50 | $83,076 |
| JAM STEWART | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIE RYAN | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GEHRT | BOARD TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JULIA CHRISTOPHERSEN | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GREG HESTERBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY KLINTWORTH | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24) | 1 | — |
| JACKSON GALAXY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID YASKULKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SAMUELSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF ZUBA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Partnership with Wildlife Conservation Society to protect vulnerable species and land in Argentina
Collaboration with Purina on disaster relief efforts supporting communities impacted by Central Texas flooding, including pet food donations
Purina Provides $25000 to Support Communities Impacted by ...$20,000 grant awarded through the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund
USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Awards $20,000 Grant to Greater ...$100,000 grant received from PetSmart Charities to support pet transport for adoption
Greater Good Charities Receives $100K Grant from PetSmart Charities to TransportActive disaster relief initiatives, including the "Shelter Bowl" campaign aimed at providing three million meals for pets in need
USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Awards $20,000 Grant to Greater ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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