The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)
To advocate for equitable access to effective hiv prevention, care, treatment, and support services for gay men and bisexual men, including those living with hiv, while promoting their health and human rights worldwide.
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) at a glance
In short: The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) gave $73K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,500
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,500
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $861,905
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gate - Global Action for Trans Equality ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gate - Global Action for Trans Equality New York, NY | Support | $72,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $861,905 | $1,442,656 | $1,872,225 | $72,500 | 1 | $6,674 |
| 2024 | $1,385,202 | $3,547,401 | $3,019,590 | $52,500 | 1 | — |
| 2023* | $1,018,596 | $2,826,322 | $3,576,873 | $1,010,342 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $1,811,704 | $3,485,572 | $2,670,371 | $1,032,246 | Total only | $17 |
| 2021 | $1,192,491 | $3,448,281 | $3,285,823 | $1,085,862 | Total only | $23 |
| 2020 | $1,150,925 | $3,516,758 | $3,666,272 | $17,625 | 1 | $29 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)
Based on IRS filings
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $862K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $73K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is led by Andrew Spieldenner, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Spieldenner
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $180K (2025)
Jorge Saavedra
Chair
Board Chair Elect → Chair Elect, 2021
Chair Elect → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Garner
Director of Engagement
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $141K (2025)
Sean Howell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanan Rivera
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Castro
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Arrow
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Najeeb Fokeerbux (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Othman Mellouk (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Inad Quinones Rendon (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniyar Orsekov (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Kashiha (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Perkowski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robyn Goldman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Craig Thompson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Don Baxter (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Julian Kerboghassian (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: George Ayala (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Carlos Garcia De Leon (2020) — Director
- Former: Donald Baxter (2020) — Chair
- Former: Julian Boghos Kerbogho (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mohan Sundararaj (2020) — Direct of Pub. Hlth & Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Andrew Spieldenner (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)
How much does The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) give each year?
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) gave $73K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
How large is The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)?
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) reported $862K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)?
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $862K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) operate?
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)'s EIN?
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1065461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
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