The Global Diversity Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL, BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH RESEARCH, TRAINING AND SOCIAL ACTION. WE CONDUCT APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY AT SPECIFIC FIELD SITES IN AFRICA, ASIA, AND LATIN AMERICA. OUR COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS BUILD ON LOCAL TRADITIONS AND KNOWLEDGE TO SECURE EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND OTHER BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR MARGINALIZED PEOPLES. IN COLLABORATION WITH DIVERSE INSTITUTIONS, WE SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATION OF A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS -- INCLUDING CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND ELDERS -- IN OUR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. AREAS OF SPECIFIC FOCUS INCLUDE THE CONTINUITY OF ETHNOBIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, COMMUNITY ACCESS TO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, ADAPTATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE, AND THE CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. WE BRING THESE CONCERNS TO A WIDER PUBLIC THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COURSES, PUBLICATIONS AND OUR WEBSITE.
- Income
- $69,335
- Spending
- $104,616
- Reserves
- 8.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $104,616 spent. 1. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO ASSESS AND STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN SAFEGUARDING BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY FROM LOCAL LEVELS TO A GLOBAL SCALE. THE GOAL IS TO BROADEN GDF'S FOCUS ON GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY RESEARCHERS. 2. INTERNATIONAL TRAINING TRAINING AND STRATEGY-BUILDING EVENTS TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND DISCUSSION OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY. THE INTENT IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND THE CAPACITY TO DOCUMENT AND PROMOTE BIOCULTURAL DIVESITY THROUGH COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EVENTS. 3. THERE ARE CURRENTLY TWO ONGOING PROGRAMS GDF IS SUPPORTING: A) FROM 2022 THROUGH 2027 A FOCUS IS ON MITIGATING MALARIA AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH AMONG THREE INDIGENOUS ETHNIC GROUPS OF THE VENEZUELAN AMAZON. B) FROM 2023 THROUGH 2024 GDF OFFERED SUPPORT RELATED TO POST-EARTHQUAKE REBUILDING IN THE MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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