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Global Friends in Action Inc

EIN 20-0869206 · Madison, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION'S (GFIA) MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE TO MEET THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS THAT HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$476,382
Spending
$519,563
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$98,679, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $447,997 spent. POVERTY, PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: IN 2024, GLOBAL FRIENDS AGAIN SUPPORTED TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 150 PARTICIPANTS ON PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION STRATEGIES, MORE THAN HALF OF WHOM WERE WOMEN. GFIA ALSO SUPPORTED LEGAL SEMINARS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS, AND CASEWORK TO HELP BENEFICIARIES MAINTAIN THEIR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ASIA. DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY RIGHTS: IN 2024, GFIA COORDINATED DIGITAL SECURITY TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 100 CIVIL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES IN ASIA AND PROVIDED REGULAR DIGITAL SECURITY UPDATES TO A NETWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY THROUGH DISSEMINATING ARTICLES OVER SOCIAL MEDIA AND COORDINATING STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSIONS ON EMERGING ISSUES. POVERTY, PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: IN 2024, GLOBAL FRIENDS AGAIN SUPPORTED TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 150 PARTICIPANTS ON PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION STRATEGIES, MORE THAN HALF OF WHOM WERE WOMEN. GFIA ALSO SUPPORTED LEGAL SEMINARS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS, AND CASEWORK TO HELP BENEFICIARIES MAINTAIN THEIR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ASIA. DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY RIGHTS: IN 2024, GFIA COORDINATED DIGITAL SECURITY TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 100 CIVIL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES IN ASIA AND PROVIDED REGULAR DIGITAL SECURITY UPDATES TO A NETWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY THROUGH DISSEMINATING ARTICLES OVER SOCIAL MEDIA AND COORDINATING STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSIONS ON EMERGING ISSUES.
  2. $28,854 spent. YOUTH JOB SKILLS TRAINING: GFIA SUPPORTED MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS IN 2024 TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMBINED CLASSROOM AND APPRENTICESHIP JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM. A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS CONTINUE TO BE FEMALE. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES FOOD PREPARATION, COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS, COMMUNICATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS. A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS CONTINUE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING IN HOTELS, LODGES, RESTAURANTS, OR IN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, SHORTLY AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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