Global Witness
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $13.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Founding
- 05/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 98-0493088
Organization Overview
Global Witness is located in null. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Global Witness employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Witness 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 12/2021, Global Witness generated $13.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GLOBAL WITNESS WANTS A BETTER WORLD WHERE CORRUPTION IS CHALLENGED AND ACCOUNTABILITY PREVAILS, ALL CAN THRIVE WITHIN THE PLANET'S BOUNDARIES, AND GOVERNMENTS ACT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. IN 2021, OUR MAIN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES WERE AS FOLLOWS:ENDING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES THAT FACILITATE CORRUPTION: GLOBAL WITNESS HAS REDUCED CORRUPTION HARMS BY PREVENTING THE CRIMINAL AND CORRUPT FROM USING THE FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SECTORS TO MOVE, SPEND AND ENJOY THEIR MONEY. AVOIDING CLIMATE BREAKDOWN: GLOBAL WITNESS HAS HELPED CHANGE THE POLICIES OF GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES THAT ARE OBSTRUCTING THE FAST AND FAIR TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON ECONOMY, BY CHALLENGING THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATED CORRUPTION AND BY REDUCING INVESTMENT IN MAJOR FOSSIL FUEL VENTURES.PREVENTING CONFLICT: GLOBAL WITNESS HAS HELPED TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT STATE FRAGILITY AND CONFLICT, AND TO CURB CONFLICT FINANCING. PRESERVING CLIMATE-CRITICAL FORESTS: BY THE END OF 2022 GLOBAL WITNESS HAS REDUCED THE DESTRUCTION OF CLIMATE-CRITICAL TROPICAL FORESTS BY TACKLING THE INDUSTRIES AND MARKETS DRIVING FOREST LOSS. SECURING LAND TENURE: GLOBAL WITNESS HAS HELPED TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMARY AND COMMUNITY OWNERS AND USERS HAVE SECURE TENURE OF THE LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES THEY DEPEND ON FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND THAT THEIR RIGHTS TO THOSE LANDS AND RESOURCES ARE UPHELD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Davis Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 45 | $154,537 |
Seema Joshi Director Of Campaigns | 45 | $126,950 | |
Aditi Thorat Director Of Development | 45 | $122,728 | |
Simon Taylor Director/co-Founder | Trustee | 45 | $121,329 |
Nicola Namdjou General Counsel | 45 | $118,629 | |
Nadia Bunyan Director Of Human Resources | 45 | $115,544 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $981,280 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,805,348 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,786,628 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $608 |
| 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 | $13,787,236 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $128,905 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $180,139 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $500,016 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,987 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,927,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $354,339 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $713,501 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $297,761 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,291 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $24,050 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,483,231 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,593 |
| Office expenses | $6,335 |
| Information technology | $326,027 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $483,608 |
| Travel | $154,673 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,977 |
| Insurance | $230,754 |
| All other expenses | $226,989 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,273,720 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,585,562 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $486,270 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $989,429 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $175,965 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,237,226 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,152,054 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,152,054 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,606,993 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,478,179 |
| 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 | $10,237,226 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Global Witness has recieved totaling $80,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Third Sector New England Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: FTC COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER - STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FUND | $40,000 |
Third Sector New England Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: FTC COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER - STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FUND | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rhodes Trust | $768,671,339 | $24,702,604 |
American School Foundation Ac | $135,091,562 | $50,074,267 |
Cgiar | $13,721,070 | $30,163,693 |
Aisg Inc | $88,681,882 | $31,560,932 |
International Centre For Agricultural Research In The Dry A | $23,633,100 | $28,256,556 |
Royal Institute Of International Affairs | $65,729,147 | $32,058,370 |
International Institute For Environment And Development | $10,168,172 | $23,640,480 |
International Institute For Sustainable Development | $63,383,709 | $23,549,185 |
Cuso International | $17,986,190 | $25,338,532 |
West Africa Rice Development Association | $23,999,248 | $19,439,683 |
Eshel-The Assn for the Planning&Develop ment of Services for the Aged in Israel | $0 | $14,530,000 |
African Agricultural Technology Foundation | $24,296,814 | $14,780,900 |