The Global Orphan Project Inc
The Global Orphan Project Inc, also known as GO Project, is a public charity based in Kansas City, Missouri, formed in 2003. It works to break the orphan cycle through community, commerce, and the love of Jesus, supporting family-strengthening efforts and tools intended to help prevent family breakdown.
The Global Orphan Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Global Orphan Project Inc gave $1.4M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state Florida. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,394,144
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,791
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,238
- Total assets
- $19,238,219
- +46.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Global Orphan Project Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3161 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 536-8333
Website: https://goproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Global Orphan Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Patrick Henry Family Services Operations ($215K). Together the top 10 received $975K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 121 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing describes Strong Family initiatives and related grants in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, East Africa, India, the Middle East, and domestically. Among 2024 grant dollars by recipient state, the largest shares were Florida (21%), Virginia (15%), Colorado (14%), Georgia (9%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Global Orphan Project Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $473K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Family Services Operations Lynchburg, VA | Family Strengthening | $215,438 |
| Beautiful Redemption Palmer Lake, CO | Family Strengthening | $201,000 |
| PROMISE686 Inc Norcross, GA | Family Strengthening | $125,328 |
| Heart of the Bride Ministries Inc Niceville, FL | Family Strengthening | $100,564 |
| Harvest Family Life Brownwood, TX | Family Strengthening | $72,000 |
| Arkansas Family Alliance Fort Smith, AR | Family Strengthening | $60,886 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Family Strengthening | $58,333 |
| 111 Project Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Family Strengthening | $54,750 |
| Commission 127 Altamonte Springs, FL | Family Strengthening | $45,833 |
| Bennett Chapel Family Outreach Center Center, TX | Family Strengthening | $41,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,238,219 | $32,340,298 | $26,416,435 | $1,394,144 | 28 | $107,653 |
| 2023 | $13,175,404 | $21,485,219 | $20,088,149 | $1,222,296 | 26 | $64,285 |
| 2022 | $11,653,402 | $18,680,822 | $18,865,697 | $1,305,776 | 29 | $3,307 |
| 2021 | $12,087,754 | $16,385,536 | $14,740,446 | $845,203 | 22 | $23,712 |
| 2020 | $11,930,938 | $13,962,464 | $9,968,633 | $473,286 | 16 | $7,234 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce, and the love of Jesus. Its 2024 filing describes ongoing orphan-prevention and care grants to field partners supporting family-strengthening initiatives, including Strong Family, and describes CarePortal as connecting local care stakeholders to collaborate on needs in their communities. GOEX is described as a platform providing fair-wage jobs intended to support workers and their families.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Beautiful Redemption says it connects faith communities with foster-care needs and helps recruit foster parents and build support communities. Promise686 says it mobilizes families and churches to prevent foster-care placements, support children in care, and connect children with permanent homes. Commission 127 says it supports foster, adoptive, and biological families in crisis and equips churches to lead family-advocacy ministries. Arkansas Family Alliance describes its work as ministry for child welfare and families in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GO Project reported 28 grants totaling $1,394,144. The grants ranged from $5,555 to $215,438, with a median of $30,238. The largest listed awards included $215,438 to Patrick Henry Family Services Operations for family strengthening; $201,000 to Beautiful Redemption for family strengthening; $125,328 to Promise686 Inc for family strengthening; and $100,564 to Heart of the Bride Ministries Inc for family strengthening.
Other listed grants included $60,886 to Arkansas Family Alliance, $58,333 to 4KIDS of South Florida Inc, $54,750 to 111 Project Inc, and $45,833 to Commission 127. The stated purpose for each of these grants was family strengthening.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joe Knittig as CEO; Michael D Fox as board chair; Elizabeth L Fox as board vice president; John Larimer as secretary; and Ed Barber as treasurer. It also lists Alan Dietrich, Chris Levy, Jeffrey Murphy, Aaron Blake, and Bruce Kusmin as directors.
The Global Orphan Project Inc is led by Joe Knittig, CEO on every filing since 2020; 10 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe Knittig
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Adrien Lewis
President & Careportal
Chief Innovation Officer → President & Careportal, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Jessica Ray
Executive Director & Goex
Executive Director & Marketplace → Executive Director & Market, 2023
Executive Director & Market → Executive Director & Goex, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Michael D. Fox
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domingo Mota
Area Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Mark Atkinson
Area Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Aaron Blake
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Dietrich
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Kusmin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Barreth
Software Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Daniel Leach
Senior Developer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Bethany Bezanson
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Jacob Barreth
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$92K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Scott Platter
Vice President of U.s. Implementation
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Ed Barber
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L. Fox
Board Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Larimer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Trace Thurlby (2020–2023) — Director, President & COO
- Former: Tyler Fisk (2023) — Vice President of Platform Operations
- Former: Bret Pudenz (2022) — Software Development & Lead Architect
- Former: Jonathan Cassat (2020–2021) — Chief Marketing Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $143K, to Adrien Lewis (President, Careportal). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Global Orphan Project Inc
How much does The Global Orphan Project Inc give each year?
The Global Orphan Project Inc gave $1.4M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 26 grants.
What is The Global Orphan Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Global Orphan Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,238, and its average grant was $49,791, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Global Orphan Project Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Global Orphan Project Inc give grants?
The Global Orphan Project Inc's top state is Florida, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Colorado (14%).
Does The Global Orphan Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Global Orphan Project Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Family Strengthening" (28 grants).
Who are The Global Orphan Project Inc's largest grantees?
The Global Orphan Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Patrick Henry Family Services Operations ($215,438), Beautiful Redemption ($201,000) and PROMISE686 Inc ($125,328), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Global Orphan Project Inc?
The Global Orphan Project Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32.3M.
What does The Global Orphan Project Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce, and the love of Jesus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Global Orphan Project Inc?
The Global Orphan Project Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check goproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Global Orphan Project Inc's EIN?
The Global Orphan Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6079539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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