GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION

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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $4.2M · expenses $6.3M · assets $10K

EIN
94-3399599
Address
855 EL CAMINO 13A 410, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-0000
NTEE code
V20
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
July 2001 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
Foundation status
Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
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Mission

To support research and investigations into the abuses of power driving climate breakdown exploitation of natural resources and associated human rights abuses globally.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

None of the 8 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

8 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Alexandra Arneri President2021-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Leah Hokenson Treasurer2022-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Bindu Alex Frank Secretary2022-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Vidya Viswanathan Board Member2023-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Patrick Alley (former) Ex President left Board Dec 20232018-2023 1 $0 reported 1
Bennett Freeman (former) Ex Director left Board March 20232018-2022 1 $0 reported 1
Stafford Matthews (former) Special Banking Representative2018-2021 1 $0 reported 1
Keisha Wiggan (former) SIGNING OFFI2020 Not reported $0 reported 1

People by year

2024 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Alexandra Arneri President1 $0$0$0 $01
Leah Hokenson Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
Bindu Alex Frank Secretary1 $0$0$0 $01
Vidya Viswanathan Board Member1 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Alexandra Arneri President1 $0$0$0 $01
Leah Hokenson Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
Bindu Alex Frank Secretary1 $0$0$0 $01
Vidya Viswanathan Board Member as of April 20241 $0$0$0 $01
Patrick Alley Ex President left Board Dec 20231 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Patrick Alley Ex President left Board Dec 20231 $0$0$0 $01
Alexandra Arneri President1 $0$0$0 $01
Leah Hokenson Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
Bindu Alex Frank Secretary1 $0$0$0 $01
Bennett Freeman Ex Director left Board March 20231 $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Patrick Alley President1 $0$0$0 $01
Bennett Freeman Secretary Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
Alexandra Arneri Director1 $0$0$0 $01
Stafford Matthews Special Banking Representative1 $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
PATRICK ALLEY DIRECTOR- $0$0$0 $01
BENNETT FREEMAN SECRETARY- $0$0$0 $01
STAFFORD MATTHEWS PRESIDENT- $0$0$0 $01
KEISHA WIGGAN SIGNING OFFI- $0$0$0 $01
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 4 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
PATRICK ALLEY DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01
BENNETT FREEMAN SECRETARY1 $0$0$0 $01
STAFFORD MATTHEWS PRESIDENT1 $0$0$0 $01
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 4 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
STAFFORD MATTHEWS PRESIDENT1 $0$0$0 $01
BENNETT FREEMAN SECRETARY1 $0$0$0 $01
PATRICK ALLEY DIRECTOR1 $0$0$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2025-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$4,207,343$6,251,158 $9,694$9,694 $4,207,343$0 $000
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2024-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$4,928,969$2,883,228 $2,053,509$2,053,509 $4,928,969$0 $000
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2023-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$512,971$1,108,996 $7,768$7,768 $512,971$0 $000
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2022-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$750,041$188,873 $603,793$603,793 $749,941$0 $000
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2021-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,398,611$1,421,767 $42,625$42,625 $1,398,611$0 -0-
2019 · Form 990 period ending 2020-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,103,315$2,136,347 $65,781$65,781 $1,103,215$0 -04
2018 · Form 990 period ending 2019-04-30 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$2,190,843$2,384,052 $1,098,273$1,098,273 $2,190,843$0 -04

Funders of this organization

23 grantors reported grants to this organization, $9,618,882 in all, tax years 2010 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV

GrantorTypeMatchYears givenGrantsTotalLatest yearLatest year's amountGrants
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor Exact 2016-2021, 2023-2024 8$3,392,625 2024$501,700
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FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor Exact 2016-2018, 2021-2022, 2024 6$2,309,650 2024$20,600
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TRELLIS CHARITABLE FUND Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2015-2017, 2022-2024 6$1,050,000 2024$200,000
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ARNHOLD FOUNDATION INC Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2017-2020 4$675,000 2020$250,000
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MARTY & DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2019-2024 6$605,000 2024$250,000
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WELLSPRING PHILANTROPIC FUND INC Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2016-2018 3$600,000 2018$200,000
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SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2014-2017, 2019-2021 7$322,500 2021$25,000
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VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM DAF sponsor Exact 2024 1$200,294 2024$200,294
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FORGOOD INC DAF sponsor Exact 2010, 2013-2016 5$162,022 2016$5,458
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GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2022 1$150,000 2022$150,000
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THE SEATTLE FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2018 2$30,000 2018$30,000
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HUMANITY UNITED ACTION Public charity Exact 2019 1$25,000 2019$25,000
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STONE STEPS FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2024 1$20,000 2024$20,000
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JOCARNO FUND Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2013, 2022-2024 4$15,000 2024$4,000
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THE SKOLL FUND Public charity Exact 2021 1$15,000 2021$15,000
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THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND DAF sponsor Exact 2013 1$15,000 2013$15,000
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RSF SOCIAL FINANCE INC DAF sponsor Exact 2018 1$10,000 2018$10,000
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CULTURES OF RESISTANCE NETWORK FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2018 1$10,000 2018$10,000
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MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2024 1$6,000 2024$6,000
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SWIG FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “Global Witness Foundation”, “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2015-2016 2$5,000 2016$2,500
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FONDA FAMILY FOUNDATION INC Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2015 1$400 2015$400
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AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2020-2023 4$276 2023$67
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THE PITTMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION” 2021 1$115 2021$115
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SAGAMORE INSTITUTE OF THE ADIRONDACKS INCNYV20 $2,436,681$1,902,607 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$101,613 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 2x
NATIVE AMERICAN FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION INCDCV20 $3,098,128$2,725,588 SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR$139,350 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 2x
COUNCIL ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSDCV20 $3,333,311$3,212,901 PRESIDENT$454,741 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 2x
THE POLICY CIRCLE COILV20 $3,566,182$3,089,215 CHIEF STRATEGY & OPERATION$189,925 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 2x
CENTER FOR SCHOLARS & STORYTELLERSCAV20 $1,713,526$987,629 CEO.DIRECTOR$142,758 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 5x, same state
INTEGRAL COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INSTITUTECAV20 $1,434,165$1,379,701 President & CEO$117,394 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 5x, same state
SPHERE INSTITUTECAV20 $1,809,880$1,585,066 PRESIDENT$647,338 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 5x, same state
THE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALLIANCECAV20 $1,018,382$923,507 President & CEO$177,545 Same NTEE code V20, revenue within 5x, same state
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GATES FOUNDATION Private foundation$125,615,684168 112010–2024 THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC; INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY; RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC; EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION and 7 more
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FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND funds this one DAF sponsor$55,945,230118 292016–2024 THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC; BEHAVIORAL IDEAS LAB INC; SALZBURG GLOBAL SEMINAR INC; NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER and 25 more
ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION Private foundation$41,506,00024 22016–2024 SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL; THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK Private foundation$36,051,11046 62010–2024 SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL; NORTH AMERICAN ARAB COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES INC; NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER; NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES and 2 more
JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION Private foundation$27,558,47035 52010–2025 THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC; SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL; RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC; THE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE and 1 more
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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY DAF sponsor$26,042,46518 32014–2024 NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER; BEHAVIORAL IDEAS LAB INC; SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATION Private foundation$26,000,400121 72010–2024 THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC; SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL; CAMPBELL COLLABORATION; MIDWESTERN HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION and 3 more
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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2024 · Form 990 · $6,251,158 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,245,910 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $6,245,910$6,245,910-- 99.9%
Other (as described)Bank Fees $2,436$0$2,436$0 0.0%
Insurance $2,090$0$2,090$0 0.0%
Office expenses $722$0$722$0 0.0%
Total$6,251,158100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $2,883,228 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,881,210 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $2,881,210$2,881,210-- 99.9%
Insurance $1,248$0$1,248$0 0.0%
Office expenses $770$0$770$0 0.0%
Total$2,883,228100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $1,108,996 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,103,630 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $1,103,630$1,103,630-- 99.5%
Insurance $3,425$0$3,425$0 0.3%
Office expenses $1,941$0$1,941$0 0.2%
Total$1,108,996100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $188,873 spent · pay $0 · grants $183,465 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $183,465$183,465-- 97.1%
Insurance $2,375$0$2,375$0 1.3%
Fees: accounting $1,901$0$1,901$0 1.0%
Other (as described)Bank charges $436$436$0$0 0.2%
Other (as described)Registration renewal $300$0$300$0 0.2%
All other expenses $246$0$246$0 0.1%
Other (as described)Post Office box $150$0$150$0 0.1%
Total$188,873100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $1,421,767 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,415,206 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $1,415,206$1,415,206-- 99.5%
Other (as described)PRINTING & REPRODUCTION $2,750-$2,750- 0.2%
Fees: accounting $1,825-$1,825- 0.1%
Other (as described)POST OFFICE BOX RENTAL $600-$600- 0.0%
Other (as described)INSURANCE $550-$550- 0.0%
Other (as described)BANK CHARGES $440$440-- 0.0%
Fees: other services $246-$246- 0.0%
All other expenses $150-$150- 0.0%
Total$1,421,767100%

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2019 · Form 990 · $2,136,347 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,131,000 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $2,131,000$2,131,000-- 99.7%
Insurance $2,375-$2,375- 0.1%
Fees: accounting $1,570-$1,570- 0.1%
Other (as described)POST OFFICE BOX RENTAL $600-$600- 0.0%
Other (as described)BANK CHARGES $456$456-- 0.0%
Fees: other services $246-$246- 0.0%
Other (as described)MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $100-$100- 0.0%
Total$2,136,347100%

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2018 · Form 990 · $2,384,052 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,374,049 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Grants outside the US $2,374,049$2,374,049-- 99.6%
Other (as described)SHIPPING & FREIGHT $5,100$5,100-- 0.2%
Insurance $2,375-$2,375- 0.1%
Fees: accounting $1,281-$1,281- 0.1%
Other (as described)POST OFFICE BOX RENTAL $600-$600- 0.0%
Fees: other services $246-$246- 0.0%
Other (as described)PRINTING & REPRODUCTION $186-$186- 0.0%
Other (as described)FILING FEES $150-$150- 0.0%
All other expenses $65$65-- 0.0%
Total$2,384,052100%

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