EIN 26-3331487

Global Genes

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Global Genes is one of the leading rare disease patient advocacy organizations in the world. The non-profit organization promotes the needs of the rare disease community under a unifying symbol of hope – the Blue Denim Genes Ribbon. What began as a grassroots movement in 2009 , with just a few rare disease parent advocates and foundations , has since grown to over 500 global organizations. To Eliminate the Challenges of Rare Disease. We build awareness, educate the global community, and provide critical connections and resources that equip advocates to become activists for their disease.
Also known as...
R A R E Project; Project Charity
Total revenues
$8,469,402
2023
Total expenses
$8,561,859
2023
Total assets
$2,099,140
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at Global Genes

Global Genes' programs provide next-generation patient advocates with a continuum of services to accelerate their path from early support and awareness through research readiness, using a collaborative approach that involves biopharma, researchers and funders, with data as a central core. We aim to have a significant impact on the lives of people living with rare diseases by bringing the community together around our three pillars of support, education, and research, while weaving health equity through all of our initiatives to foster a culture of inclusion. Our programs are designed to help our participants develop the skills they seek to build organizations, become research ready, and pursue the development of treatments.

Grants made by Global Genes

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Our OdysseyMental Health Grant$15,000
Dreamsickle Kids FoundationMental Health Grant$15,000
Lymphangiomatosis and Gorhams Disease AllianceMental Health Grant$15,000
...and 19 more grants made totalling $241,252

Who funds Global Genes

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Health$200,000
The Alexion Charitable FoundationGrant Will Support the Project Titled Rare Mental Health Impact Grants Program Which Provides An Opportunity for Foundation Leaders To Apply for Grants To Assist in Creating Programs, Educational Tools/materials, and Support Networks To Address Unmet Mental Health and Social Support Needs of Their Community. the Goal of the Impact Grants Program Is To Equip Patient Communities To Expand Availability and Effectiveness of Tools and Capabilities That Address Critical Mental Health Needs. A Secondary Goal Is To Utilize, Promote and Make Available the Outputs From the Grant-Funded Projects To the Larger Rare Community.$165,000
Project 8P FoundationData Collection & Biorepository$100,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Global Genes

NameTitleCompensation
Charlene Son RigbyChief Executive Officer
Simon FrostChief Executive Officer , Tiber Capital Group
Ram LyerChief Data Officer
Pam FerrisVice President Development and Marketing$231,888
Christain RubioVice President Strategic Advancement$199,583
...and 40 more key personnel

Financials for Global Genes

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,410,826
Program services$2,055,089
Investment income and dividends$3,487
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,469,402

Form 990s for Global Genes

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-25990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Gordon Croft Foundation
August 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $165,000 from The Alexion Charitable Foundation
April 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1012 14th St NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
globalgenes.org/ 
Phone
(949) 248-7273
Facebook page
globalgenes 
Twitter profile
@globalgenes 
IRS details
EIN
26-3331487
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G20: Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0198472
FTB Entity ID
3159463
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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