Global Volunteers is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Global Volunteers employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Global Volunteers generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE VOLUNTEERS TO SPEND SHORT PERIODS OF TIME WORKING WITH AND LEARNING FROM AND ABOUT LOCAL PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BELOW DATA ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE, BUT PROVIDE HIGHLIGHTS OF GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS' SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES DURING FY23. CUBA: VOLUNTEERS PRACTICE CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS, WORK IN COMMUNITY GARDENS, SUPPORT AND ASSIST SENIORS, MAKE CRAFTS WITH A LOCAL WOMEN'S COOPERATIVE, AND HELP WITH LIGHT CONSTRUCTION AND/OR PAINTING. TANZANIA: THE PREVALENCE OF CHILDHOOD STUNTING WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED IN FAMILIES ENROLLED IN GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS' REACHING CHILDREN'S POTENTIAL (RCP) PROGRAM, AS REPORTED BY THE TANZANIA FOOD AND NUTRITION CENTER, A DIVISION OF THE TANZANIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH. RCP IS A CHILD-FOCUSED, PARENT-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-LED, AND VOLUNTEER-SUPPORTED COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT INVESTS IN CHILDREN'S AND MOTHERS' NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND EDUCATION BEGINNING WITH PREGNANCY, CONTINUING THROUGH THE 18TH BIRTHDAY, AND FOCUSING ON THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE. ALL COMPONENTS ARE IMPLEMENTED AND DIRECTED BY LOCAL PEOPLE WITH THE CATALYTIC SUPPORT OF LOCAL STAFF AND EXTERNAL VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS HELP PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS DELIVER THE 12 ESSENTIAL SERVICES PRESCRIBED BY UN AGENCIES SO THAT CHILDHOOD STUNTING CAN BE ELIMINATED, AND ALL CHILDREN CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS CONDUCT INTERACTIVE PARENT WORKSHOPS; PROVIDE PREGNANT WOMEN, PARENTS OF CHILDREN TWO YEARS AND YOUNGER, AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN WITH TWO NUTRITIOUS MEALS DAILY; ACCOMPANY THE STAFF CAREGIVERS ON THEIR WEEKLY HOME VISITS; DEMONSTRATE PROPER HAND WASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER; HELP ASSEMBLE HOUSEHOLD HAND WASHING STATIONS SO PARENTS CAN ENSURE THEY AND THEIR CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE HYGIENE, , TEACH/TUTOR ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, AND HEALTH AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL, TEACH/ TUTOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH, MATH, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND HELP REPAIR CLASSROOMS. VOLUNTEERS WITH MEDICAL BACKGROUNDS ASSIST 6 MEDICAL STAFF AT THE IPALAMWA GENERAL CLINIC. POLAND: VOLUNTEERS TEACH CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH TO ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL, AND SUMMER SCHOOL SETTINGS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE FAMILIES RELIEF AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT. VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE WITH SCHOOL-AGE UKRAINIAN AND POLISH CHILDREN DURING SUMMER CAMPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Burnham Philbrook JD President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $134,325 |
Michele Gran MA Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $144,716 |
Sam Hanson JD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew Philbrook JD Secretary | Officer | 40 | $75,477 |
Pamela Griffin Former Direc | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stefanie Johnson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $305,793 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,229,485 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,535,278 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $33,781 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,569,883 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,750 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $56,304 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $414,615 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,975 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,175,315 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $82,617 |
Payroll taxes | $110,305 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $231 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,285 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $72,212 |
Advertising and promotion | $65,682 |
Office expenses | $14,923 |
Information technology | $58,471 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,787 |
Travel | $18,758 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,853 |
Interest | $31,478 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,870 |
Insurance | $73,970 |
All other expenses | $62,094 |
Total functional expenses | $3,758,084 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,831 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,745 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $341,112 |
Accounts receivable, net | $574 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,736 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,663 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $610,147 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $64,379 |
Total assets | $1,413,187 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,095 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $163,661 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $469,186 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $64,379 |
Total liabilities | $789,321 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$43,375 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $667,241 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,413,187 |
Over the last fiscal year, Global Volunteers has awarded $43,750 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PARTNERS FOR WORLD HEALTH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $33,200 |
RISE AGAINST HUNGER INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,550 |