EIN 56-1834887

Global Fund for Children

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
24
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$13,422,408
2022
Total expenses
$8,762,433
2022
Total assets
$14,679,326
2022
Num. employees
24
2022

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
CreaPrimary, Opportunity and Organizational Development Grant$44,410
Tahirih Justice CenterPirmary and Opportunity Grant$27,000
Sakena Fund (CHI)Emergency Grant$27,000
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds Global Fund for Children

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
GlobalGivingFunds Raised By Globalgiving and Disbursed To Meet Donor Expectations$496,350
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$430,000
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$430,000
...and 56 more grants received totalling $4,923,568

Personnel at Global Fund for Children

NameTitleCompensation
John HecklingerPresident and Chief Executive$226,537
Richa ChopraVice President , Finance
Richa HoldsVice President of Finance
Corey OserVice President, Programs$162,954
Christine BurkhartVice President, Strategic
...and 28 more key personnel

Financials for Global Fund for Children

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,198,005
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$131,801
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$25,840
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$23,954
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$42,808
Total revenues$13,422,408

Form 990s for Global Fund for Children

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-10-23990View PDF
2018-062019-04-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
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ActionAid USAWashington, DC$6,820,978
Beyond Borders HaitiNorristown, PA$3,577,831
Robert F Kennedy Human RightsWashington, DC$12,039,083
The American Himalayan FoundationSan Francisco, CA$10,473,358
LandesaSeattle, WA$36,852,724
American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY$42,598,085
Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI)Minneapolis, MN$5,430,160
Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CA$39,029,102
TostanAlexandria, VA$8,494,795
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $19,380 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $680,000 from Tides Foundation
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
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 donations
General information
Address
1411 K St 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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
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