Global Zero
- Assets
- $427.9k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-5620445
Organization Overview
Global Zero is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Global Zero employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Zero 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 12/2023, Global Zero generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 9 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION, CONCERNING NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: GLOBAL ZERO WILL ENGAGE THE PUBLIC THROUGH MULTIPLE PLATFORMS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NUCLEAR THREAT. THE ORGANIZATION WILL DISSEMINATE MATERIALS DESIGNED FOR PUBLIC AND ACADEMIC CONSUMPTION THAT PRESENT POLICY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN APPROACHABLE, NON-TECHNICAL TERMS (E.G., EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, INFORMATIONAL GRAPHICS, CREATIVE ARTWORK). GLOBAL ZERO WILL ALSO EXPAND ITS YOUTH PROGRAM TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS ON NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT BY INCREASING THE FREQUENCY AND GEOGRAPHICAL REACH OF TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS AND COORDINATING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR GLOBAL ZERO EXPERTS AND POLICY LEADERS AT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND IN KEY FORUMS WORLDWIDE.
POLICY RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND ANALYSIS: IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADERS AND EXPERTS IN KEY COUNTRIES, GLOBAL ZERO FACILITATES THE EXECUTION, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF ANALYTICAL WORK ON A VARIETY OF KEY ISSUES RELATING TO NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. THIS INCLUDES TOPICS SUCH AS NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEAPONS PROGRAMS, THE CURRENT POSITIONS OF GOVERNMENTS AND RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL BODIES, WARHEAD MONITORING,VULNERABILITIES OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, THE DE-ALERTING OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, AND POTENTIAL OBSTACLES ON THE ROAD TO NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. TO FURTHER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND DISSEMINATION OF POLICY ANALYSIS, GLOBAL ZERO WILL COORDINATE ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES THAT BRING TOGETHER WORLD LEADERS, EXPERTS ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
CONSOLIDATION AND REDESIGN: GLOBAL ZERO WILL FACILITATE PROCESSES TO BUILD INNOVATION CAPACITY AND INCREASE IMPACT THROUGH CONTINUOUS EXPLORATION OF IDEAS, FRAMEWORKS, AND EMERGENT STRATEGIES FOR SOLVING THE WORLD'S NUCLEAR CHALLENGES. AS PART OF THIS EFFORT, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE THOUGHT LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN THE NUCLEAR FIELD AND ADJACENT MOVEMENTS IN AN ONGOING CYCLE OF PARTICIPATORY DESIGN, EXPERIMENTATION, LEARNING, AND ITERATION TO DEVELOP BEST PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES AND REFINE ITS APPROACH TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND POLICY ANALYSIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Derek Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $155,833 |
Jon Wolfsthal Senior Advis | 40 | $126,127 | |
Sally Blair Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Burt President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Pickering Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,120,335 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,120,335 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| 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 | $1,120,347 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $128,497 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,888 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,489 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $651,524 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $117,979 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,363 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,458 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $47,369 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,424 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,034 |
| Office expenses | $4,169 |
| Information technology | $517 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,018 |
| Travel | $24,560 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $28,534 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,000 |
| Insurance | $382 |
| All other expenses | $229 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,449,130 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,121 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $350,009 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $487 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,980 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,294 |
| Total assets | $427,891 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $169,653 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $66,380 |
| Total liabilities | $236,033 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$634,830 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $826,688 |
| 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 | $427,891 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Global Zero has awarded $37,503 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC & INTNL AFFAIRS PURPOSE: FUTURE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. | $32,503 |
CORNELL COLLEGE PURPOSE: FUTURE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ON NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. | $5,000 |