The Global Uplift Project
The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) helps the worlds children learn by building small-scale, high impact educational infrastructure projects in developing countries. These include classrooms, libraries, science labs, playgrounds, and other projects that improve life chances for some of the poorest people in the world. 100% of every dollar donated to TGUP goes to the donors intended project.
The Global Uplift Project at a glance
In short: The Global Uplift Project gave $41K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,322
- -90.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,264
- Median grant
- $7,957
- Total assets
- $194,074
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Global Uplift Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Omena ($12K). Together the top 5 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $425K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $41K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omena Providence, RI | — | $12,200 |
| Humanity for Children Columbia, MO | — | $8,395 |
| Because International South Nampa, ID | — | $7,957 |
| Little Sisters Fund Hailey, ID | — | $6,427 |
| Seeds of Learning Sonoma, CA | — | $6,343 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,074 | $620,682 | $586,862 | $41,322 | 5 |
| 2024 | $160,953 | $546,464 | $590,947 | $424,948 | Total only |
| 2023 | $205,436 | $535,944 | $416,887 | — | — |
| 2022 | $86,375 | $261,991 | $304,064 | — | — |
| 2021 | $128,448 | $331,416 | $288,599 | — | — |
| 2020 | $85,629 | $194,419 | $250,571 | — | — |
| 2019 | $76,275 | $152,098 | $151,932 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Global Uplift Project
Based on IRS filings
The Global Uplift Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Livermore, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $41K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Global Uplift Project is led by Robert Freeman, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Freeman
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$26K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Brenda Birrell
Program Director
Program Manager → Director, 2022
Director → Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Dwulet
Director Global
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Diana Chou (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Marie Santiago (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Phillips (2019–2020) — At Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $24K, to Robert Freeman (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Global Uplift Project
How much does The Global Uplift Project give each year?
The Global Uplift Project gave $41K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $425K in grants paid.
What is The Global Uplift Project's typical grant size?
The Global Uplift Project's median grant in 2025 was $7,957, and its average grant was $8,264, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Global Uplift Project give grants?
The Global Uplift Project's top state is Idaho, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Rhode Island (30%) and Missouri (20%).
Who are The Global Uplift Project's largest grantees?
The Global Uplift Project's largest 2025 grantees include Omena ($12,200), Humanity for Children ($8,395) and Because International ($7,957), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Global Uplift Project?
The Global Uplift Project reported $194K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $621K.
What is The Global Uplift Project?
The Global Uplift Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Livermore, CA. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Global Uplift Project's EIN?
The Global Uplift Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8800729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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