Institue for Studies in Global
Institue for Studies in Global is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2025, it made $195K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $14.
Institue for Studies in Global at a glance
- Total assets
- $78,902
- +353.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $256,601
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $195,112
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $195,112
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Institue for Studies in Global funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $57K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center on Modernity in Transition Durham, NC | Research on Areas Related to Migration and Identity. | $10,017 |
| Lazos Learning | Conduct educational seminars fo graduate students from around the world as a pre-requisits to participate in the undergraduate and graduate seminars. | $7,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,902 | $256,601 | $195,112 | — | — | $195,112 | $14 |
| 2024 | $17,413 | $213,640 | $230,239 | — | — | $230,239 | $512 |
| 2023 | $34,012 | $60,000 | $166,334 | $17,817 | 2 | $166,334 | $131 |
| 2022 | $140,215 | $155,818 | $78,200 | — | — | $74,300 | $23 |
| 2021 | $62,574 | $186,750 | $126,355 | $57,000 | 1 | — | $24 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institue for Studies in Global is led by Haleh Arbab, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Haleh Arbab
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Yates
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Cameron
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Mirzaaha
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Pirroni
Vice President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Institue for Studies in Global
How large is Institue for Studies in Global?
Institue for Studies in Global reported $79K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $257K.
Where does Institue for Studies in Global operate?
Institue for Studies in Global has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Institue for Studies in Global's EIN?
Institue for Studies in Global's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4121784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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