EIN 37-1551109

Global Brigades (GB)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The mission of Global Brigades is to empower volunteers and under-resourced communities to resolve global health and economic disparities and inspire all involved to collaboratively work towards an equal world.
Total revenues
$9,546,234
2022
Total expenses
$8,787,249
2022
Total assets
$9,951,755
2022
Num. employees
16
2022

Program areas at GB

We implement a holistic model to meet communities' health and economic goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably transitioning to a relationship of impact monitoring. We empower professionals and student volunteers to work alongside full-time staff and community leaders to implement our medical, clean water, sanitation, microfinance and human rights programs. Expenditures include airfare, meals, lodging, transport, security, translators and coordination for our volunteers, as well as staffing and follow-up for our year-round programs. Our programs work with communities to create sustainable health and economic systems, including full-scale clean water systems, access to year-round healthcare, access to loan capital.
We have implemented a cost recovery model for certain development projects whereby community member beneficiaries will help subsidize the cost of the program by contributing fees for services provided.
To continue executing volunteer programs during the covid-19 pandemic, we have adapted the medical and business program curricula from in person brigade programs into virtual volunteer programs (telebrigades). The success of the virtual program has led universities and schools to offer the programs as a complementary component of their regular course offerings. Expenses include videographers, zoom licences, and on the ground staff (coordinators, translators, doctors) to execute and facilitate the virtual programs.

Who funds Global Brigades (GB)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Merkel FoundationCharitable$471,918
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)International Development$84,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$17,858
...and 18 more grants received totalling $615,121

Personnel at GB

NameTitleCompensation
Shital J ChauhanChief Executive Officer$136,044
Vanessa LopezPresident and Chief Operating Officer / Chief Operations Officer , Global Brigades , Inc. / Secretary$24,771
Nancy AmadorChief Compliance Officer$55,184
Erik WernerSquads Abroad Program Director$136,994
Pallav VoraGeneral Counsel and Secretary / Secretary and General Attorney / Secretary / Chief Legal Officer , Global Brigades , Inc.$122,773
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for GB

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,061,499
Program services$1,484,735
Investment income and dividends$0
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$9,546,234

Form 990s for GB

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $84,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Merkel Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1099 E Champlain Dr No A-176
Fresno, CA 93720
Metro area
Fresno, CA
Website URL
globalbrigades.org/ 
Phone
(213) 434-0410
Facebook page
GlobalBrigades 
Twitter profile
@globalbrigades 
IRS details
EIN
37-1551109
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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