Global Witness Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Global Witness Foundation?
Global Witness Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation ($605K), Trellis Charitable Fund ($600K), Arnhold Foundation Inc ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Global Witness Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | $605,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Trellis Charitable Fund | $600,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Arnhold Foundation Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Humanity United Action | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Stone Steps Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jocarno Fund | $16,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Aber D Unger Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Skoll Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jed Ringel Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pittman Family Foundation | $115 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $404K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $261K.
What grants has Global Witness Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Aber D Unger Foundation Inc | FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTABLISHED PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Trellis Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $135,000 |
| 2024 | Stone Steps Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Aber D Unger Foundation Inc | FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTABLISHED PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL WITNESS. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jocarno Fund | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Trellis Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Aber D Unger Foundation Inc | FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTABLISHED PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Jocarno Fund | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Jed Ringel Foundation Inc | CHARITY | $250 |
| 2022 | Trellis Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | PUBLIC BENEFIT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Jocarno Fund | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Pittman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $115 |
| 2021 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Skoll Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Jocarno Fund | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Arnhold Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $250,000 |
| 2020 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2019 | Humanity United Action | Human rights | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Global Witness Foundation?
Global Witness Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation ($605K), Trellis Charitable Fund ($600K), Arnhold Foundation Inc ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Global Witness Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Global Witness Foundation's largest funder?
Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Global Witness Foundation, with $605K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Global Witness Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Global Witness Foundation across 27 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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