EIN 56-1834887

Global Fund for Children

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Global Fund for Children advances the rights and opportunities of children and youth worldwide by partnering with grassroots organizations around the world. GFC uses digital media, photography, and stories to communicate about its efforts to fund and coach truly grassroots organizations that empower children and youth. GFC identifies and invests in courageous grassroots organizations that advance children's rights around the world run by dedicated local leaders. These grassroots partners empower young people facing poverty and located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$17,563,061
2023
Total expenses
$11,155,272
2023
Total assets
$22,346,127
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at Global Fund for Children

Grantmaking:the Global Fund for Children (gfc) identifies and invests in courageous grassroots organizations that advance Children's rights around the world run by dedicated local leaders. These grassroots partners empower young people facing poverty and injustice to reach their full potential. Gfc's goal is to help these organizations deepen their impact and build their capacity for social change. Gfc carries out this work across four core focus areas: education; gender equity; youth empowerment; and freedom from violence and exploitation.
Communications:through its communications outreach, gfc uses digital media, photography and stories to tell about its efforts dedicated to discovering, funding, and coaching truly grassroots organizations that empower Children and youth. By using its website, online outreach and social media, gfc highlights its ability to take smart risks that others won't, partnering with innovative organizations that are fighting the odds in places like slums, refugee camps, and rural villages. Gfc provides a crucial link, connecting community leaders with the professional services and support they need to succeed.

Grants made by Global Fund for Children

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Homies UnidosPrimary and Opportunity Grant$28,000
ConnectEDConectando EducacionPrimary and Opportunity Grant$22,194
Creative Life FoundationPrimary Grant$12,000

Who funds Global Fund for Children

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$10,000,000
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$630,000
GlobalGivingFunds Raised By Globalgiving and Disbursed To Meet Donor Expectations$496,350
...and 56 more grants received totalling $14,969,165

Personnel at Global Fund for Children

NameTitleCompensation
John HecklingerChief Executive Officer$242,941
Palmer B ShepardVice President , Operations and Governance$103,394
Richa Chopra MistryVice President Finance / Director of Finance$169,050
Corey OserVice President Programs / Vice President , Programs$171,179
Christine BurkhartVice President, Strategic$111,512
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Global Fund for Children

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$17,194,602
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$369,265
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$13,182
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-34,816
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20,828
Total revenues$17,563,061

Form 990s for Global Fund for Children

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-10-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Global Fund for Children

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Equality NowNew York, NY$7,616,876
The American Himalayan FoundationSan Francisco, CA$10,473,358
Robert F Kennedy Human RightsWashington, DC$12,039,083
American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY$42,598,085
Love Justice International (THI)Lincoln, NE$5,367,566
Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI)Minneapolis, MN$5,430,160
Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CA$39,029,102
Focus Central AmericaWarren, NJ$7,482,929
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NY$63,084,650
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC)Los Angeles, CA$30,953,130
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $262,497 from We Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsChildrenForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Political advocacyGrassroots organizingOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1411 K St 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
globalfundforchildren.org/ 
Phone
(202) 331-9003
Facebook page
GlobalFundforChildren 
Twitter profile
@gfcnews 
IRS details
EIN
56-1834887
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0135236
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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