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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$31K
About World Savvy
Based on IRS filings
World Savvy is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $2K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,561,251 | $4,469,264 | $5,972,718 |
| Revenue | $5,173,338 | $3,443,866 | $2,578,354 |
| Expenses | $4,965,760 | $4,846,005 | $3,760,627 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,559 | $56,814 | $4,133 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ireland | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Leslie Wright | Board Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Dwayne Redmon | Board Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Dr Adriana Alejandro Osorio | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anna Peterson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christy Kujawa | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Charles Koury | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kathlene Holmes Campbell PhD | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sarah Curfman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sarah Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Virginia Mills | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cay Kimbrell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Susan Corridoni | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Hamse Warfa | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $69,231 |
| Joy DesMarais-Lanz | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $63,942 |
| Allison Aliaga | Cheif Growth Officer | 50 | $71,250 |
| Whitney McKinley | Cheif Program Officer | 50 | $132,712 |
| Mallory Tuominen | Former Chief Program Officer | 50 | $154,951 |
| Dana Mortenson | Former Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $241,731 |
| Maria Cote | Former Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $112,107 |
| Felix Isuk | Former Director of Finance | 50 | $64,994 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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