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Global Connections

EIN 20-8241793 · Columbus, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak37 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A MEANS THROUGH WHICH AID MAY BE GIVEN TO THOSE IN NEED, PARTICULARLY PEOPLE IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS ADDRESSES SOCIAL INJUSTICE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE ORPHAN, WIDOW, POOR AND OPPRESSED WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S MARGINALIZED PEOPLE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. LIMURU CHILDREN'S CENTRE (LCC): MAINTAIN BABY HOME SECTION THAT HOUSES UP TO 12 ABANDONED INFANTS WAITING FOR ADOPTION. ADOPTIONS ARE ONGOING AND THE BABY HOME IS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCEPT NEW INFANTS AS OTHERS ARE ADOPTED. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE. THE GODPARENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HOUSE, FEED, AND EDUCATE THE 60 CHILDREN IN THE FULL LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE LCC. THE LCC PROVIDES A HOME WITH PARENTS, TUTORING, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, MEDICAL CARE, AND ALL OTHER RELATED NEEDS. THE LCC OPERATES TWO PRESCHOOLS PROVIDING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL AND BEYOND. THE LCC ALSO OPERATES THE LIFE HOUSE WHICH IS A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR LCC TEENAGERS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL AND INTO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. LIMURU CHILDREN'S CENTRE (LCC): MAINTAIN BABY HOME SECTION THAT HOUSES UP TO 12 ABANDONED INFANTS WAITING FOR ADOPTION. ADOPTIONS ARE ONGOING AND THE BABY HOME IS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCEPT NEW INFANTS AS OTHERS ARE ADOPTED. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE. THE GODPARENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HOUSE, FEED, AND EDUCATE THE 60 CHILDREN IN THE FULL LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE LCC. THE LCC PROVIDES A HOME WITH PARENTS, TUTORING, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, MEDICAL CARE, AND ALL OTHER RELATED NEEDS. THE LCC OPERATES TWO PRESCHOOLS PROVIDING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL AND BEYOND. THE LCC ALSO OPERATES THE LIFE HOUSE WHICH IS A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR LCC TEENAGERS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL AND INTO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD.
  2. $53,631 spent. FEEDING PROGRAMS: PAT'S FEEDING PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED BY PAT DIXSON, A BRITISH NATIVE OF KENYA. SHE OPERATES A BI-MONTHLY FEEDING PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE. DURING THE WINTER, SHE PROVIDES BLANKETS AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 500 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES. THE KATANA FEEDING PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE MEAL WEEKLY TO AN AVERGE OF 60 CHILDREN PER WEEK. IT IS OVERSEEN BY EVANS KATANA, A KENYAN PASTOR AND BIBLE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR. DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (TWICE EACH YEAR), PASTOR KATANA ALSO PROVIDES A RETREAT/CAMP FOR THE CHILDREN WHICH EMPHASIZES LEARNING SKILLS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PERSONAL WELLNESS.
  3. $72,273 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR CHILD SPONSORSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN IN AFRICA, AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE GLOBAL CONNECTIONS MISSION.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR CHILD SPONSORSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN IN AFRICA, AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE GLOBAL CONNECTIONS MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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