Global Impact is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1983, with $152,422,782 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$152.4M
▲ 5.0% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$126.2M
Net assets
$120.4M
Employees
153
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Global Impact: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Global Impact: 11 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Global Impact: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Global Impact: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Global impact builds partnerships and resources for the world's most vulnerable people.
Employee engagement and csr services: global impact provides corporate and public sector partners a continuum of services to enhance social impact, promote employee giving and accelerate disaster response efforts including corporate giving strategy; workplace program design, disaster and cause funds; and program management.
Finance and business services: global impact provides financial and business services to help organization's operational efficiency and effectiveness, as well as augment capacity. services include outsourced financial administration; investment fund advisory and administration; sustainability planning and organizational effectiveness; and a donor-advised fund - growfund.
Revenue grew from $40.2M (FY2013) to $152.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
17.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$137.7M
Total liabilities
$17.3M
Net assets
$120.4M
Salaries & benefits
$21.4M
17% of expenses
Board members
20
19 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,422,782▲5.0% | $126,165,928▲54.6% | $120,421,115▲27.6% | $137,728,810▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,215,629▲173% | $81,594,157▲90.2% | $94,354,794▲206% | $114,375,221▲197% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,231,207▼19.6% | $42,909,046▼21.3% | $30,849,142▲43.1% | $38,479,736▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,243,974▼42.5% | $54,523,705▼53.1% | $21,556,401▲516% | $34,519,716▼54.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $115,280,034▲55.5% | $116,137,849▲56.7% | $3,499,515▼20.7% | $75,673,965▲230% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,130,858▲3.2% | $74,127,415▲3.1% | $4,412,535▲0.6% | $22,921,086▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,810,887▼20.9% | $71,923,201▼20.7% | $4,384,922▼2.5% | $25,645,706▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $90,742,307▲130% | $90,652,250▲121% | $4,495,255▲3.7% | $28,111,906▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $39,486,611▼13.2% | $41,004,155▼9.7% | $4,335,336▼26.0% | $23,891,112▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,516,254▲13.3% | $45,429,354▲13.5% | $5,856,695 | $25,760,932▲32.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,176,470 | $40,042,199▼59.7% | $5,856,695▲3.3% | $19,396,108▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $99,438,545▼1.0% | $5,668,937▲3.7% | $19,809,362▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $100,459,424▼1.9% | $5,467,750▲12.6% | $21,524,752▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $102,359,699▼2.6% | $4,855,585▲9.2% | $23,008,961▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $105,085,822 | $4,447,977 | $22,681,965 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Scott Jackson — $563,075 (0.45% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Jackson | President and Ceo | 40 | $563,075 |
| Katherine Hubbard | Fiscal Sponsors Management | 40 | $324,445 |
| Wayne Jonas | Managing Director | 40 | $303,152 |
| David Park | Fiscal Sponsors Management | 40 | $240,433 |
| Sara Enrique Lomelin | Executive Director | 40 | $239,361 |
| Stephanie Scholz | Vp Hr & Administration | 40 | $213,521 |
| Alexander Schultz | Fiscal Sponsors Management | 40 | $212,500 |
| Christina Hadden | Managing Dir., Finance & Acctg | 40 | $190,904 |
| Brittany Craig | Managing Director | 40 | $181,295 |
| Anita Whitehead | Chair | 2 | — |
| Charles Owubah | Director | 1 | — |
| Christin Mcclave | Director | 1 | — |
| David Wu | Director | 1 | — |
| Erik Arnold | Director | 1 | — |
| James B Kanuch | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Joseph Crupi | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Wawrzaszek | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathryn Compton | Director | 1 | — |
| Lauren Murphy | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Trevino Cummins | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rabin Martin | Consulting Services | $839,004 |
| Makematic Limited | Video Production | $362,111 |
| Open Data Services Co-operative Lim | Consulting Services | $267,846 |
| Eduflack Strategies | Consulting Services | $232,810 |
| Bmj Publishing Group Ltd | Media Buy | $206,985 |
235 grants to Global Impact totaling $141.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $6,827,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $4,111,706 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To support capacity building | 2024 | $3,880,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $3,670,262 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $1,965,773 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Cooperative For Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc | 16 | 2024 | $841,399 |
| The Skoll Fund | Civil participation | 2024 | $625,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Civil rights, social action & advocacy, civil rights, social action & advocacy, health care | 2024 | $550,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $244,928 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $217,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $206,787 |
181 grants totaling $40.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Global Impact →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact Social Welfare Foundation | Grant award | $13,350,000 |
| Mojaloop Foundation Inc | General award | $2,090,850 |
| Glo Development Foundation Inc | Grant award | $1,650,000 |
| Upswell LLC | Grant award | $1,463,759 |
| Undp Multi-partner Trust Fund Office | General award | $1,175,200 |
| Center For Technology and Civic Life | Grant to support program | $1,083,333 |
| Voter Project Fund | Grant to support program | $850,000 |
| Nivi Inc | Grant award | $756,187 |
| New Venture Fund | Grant to support program | $650,000 |
| Salk Institute For Biological Studies | Grant to support program | $600,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Grant award | $500,240 |
| Ted | Grant to support program | $500,000 |
| The Fairness Project | Grant award | $500,000 |
| Think of Us | Grant to support program | $500,000 |
| Patient Centered Primary Care Foundation | Grant award | $468,712 |
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Data for Global Impact (EIN 52-1273585) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.