World Savvy
World Savvy is a national nonprofit working with educators and community leaders to reimagine learning for the 21st century and create inclusive, future-ready schools where young people are prepared to thrive in a fast-changing world. We know students must graduate ready not only to succeed in the future, but also to take responsibility for a global community that will require even more resilient peacemakers, courageous problem solvers, and passionate leaders. That's why we're empowering educators to make school inclusive, relevant, and engaging for all students, inspiring them to learn, work, and thrive as responsible global citizens. Our program focuses on systems change by increasing student engagement, expanding educator capacity and cultural competence, and strengthening school and district leadership.
World Savvy at a glance
In short: World Savvy gave $31K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,600
- -82.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,600
- -82.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,600
- Total assets
- $4,561,251
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who World Savvy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youthprise ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2025) to $178K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youthprise Minneapolis, MN | New Pluralists Collaborative Subaward | $30,600 |
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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 | $4,561,251 | $5,173,338 | $4,965,760 | $30,600 | 1 | $1,559 |
| 2024 | $4,469,264 | $3,443,866 | $4,846,005 | $177,930 | 1 | $56,814 |
| 2023 | $5,972,718 | $2,578,354 | $3,760,627 | — | — | $4,133 |
| 2022 | $6,778,272 | $3,601,733 | $2,924,605 | — | — | $61 |
| 2021 | $6,503,583 | $6,269,288 | $1,731,815 | — | — | $110 |
| 2020 | $1,759,781 | $1,790,933 | $1,702,939 | — | — | $31 |
About World Savvy
Based on IRS filings
World Savvy is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Savvy is led by Hamse Warfa, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 8 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hamse Warfa
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$69K (2025)
Linda Ireland
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Mortenson
Former Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → Former Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $242K (2025)
Mallory Tuominen
Former Chief Program Officer
Director of Professional Learning → Chief Program Officer, 2022
Chief Program Officer → Former Chief Program Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $155K (2025)
Maria Cote
Former Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Former Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Felix Isuk
Former Director of Finance
Director of Finance → Former Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $65K (2025)
Allison Aliaga
Cheif Growth Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$71K (2025)
Joy DesMarais-Lanz
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$64K (2025)
Whitney McKinley
Cheif Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Leslie Wright
Board Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Curfman
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Mills
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cay Kimbrell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Kujawa
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Koury
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwayne Redmon
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathlene Holmes Campbell PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Corridoni
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Alejandro Osorio
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Peterson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Anne Soto (2023–2024) — Executive Director - West Region
- Former: Nathaniel Foster (2023–2024) — Former Chief Growth Officer
- Former: Harben Porter (2024) — Executive Director - Midwest Region
- Former: Thalia Theodore Washington (2024) — Executive Director - East Region
- Former: Eliza Skinner O'Meara (2020–2023) — Executive Director of Special Projects & Culture
- Former: Julia Cowles (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Kelly (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jennifer McLanahan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Silbaugh (2022–2023) — Executive Director - West Region
- Former: Madiha Murshed (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Adriana Matzke (2023) — Director of K- Outreach & Engagement - Midwest
- Former: KK Neimann (2023) — National Director of District & Strategic Iniative
- Former: Lynnea Atlas-Ingebreston (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Marley Wertheimer (2023) — Director of K- Outreach & Engagement - Western
- Former: Susan Costello-Tennyson (2020–2022) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Andrea Satter (2021–2022) — Executive Director - Midwest Region
- Former: Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson (2021–2022) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Amy Abouelenein (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Minck (2020–2021) — Director of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Richard Higgins (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: William Hale (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lopa Patel Zielinski (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ric Dressen (2020) — Board Member
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 $242K, to Dana Mortenson (Former Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Savvy
How much does World Savvy give each year?
World Savvy gave $31K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $178K across 1 grant.
How large is World Savvy?
World Savvy reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is World Savvy?
World Savvy is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does World Savvy operate?
World Savvy has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is World Savvy's EIN?
World Savvy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0473508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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