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Global Friendship Ventures

EIN 26-3754915 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FACILIATE FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA AREA. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO ADAPT TO COLLEGIATE LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Income
$768,977
Spending
$770,447
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
6
Volunteers
50

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 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 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 (4)
  1. $746,477 spent. EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING ASSITANCE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO ADAPT TO COLLEGIATE LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES BY OFFERING HOUSING AND PROGRAMS WHILE RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE HALL.
  2. $9,812 spent. PROGRAM EXPENSES EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITIES IN THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA WHICH INCLUDES MEALS WITH STUDENTS, WELCOME BAGS, WELCOME LUNCHEON AND TOUR OF THE AREA, FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS WITH SPEAKERS RELEVANT TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, WIVES ACTIVITIES, THANKSGIVING BANQUET, FOOD FOR STUDENTS FINANCIALLY STRUGGLING, RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING FURNITURE AND ITEMS TO FURNISH APARTSMENTS, SPORTS VIEWING PARTIES, TRIPS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND A DAY TRIP TO LAKE GASTON FOR MEALS AND WATER SPORTS.
  3. $11,618 spent. OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATUNIVERSITIES IN THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA WHICH INCLUDES MEALS WITH STUDENTS,WELCOME BAGS, WELCOME LUNCHEON AND TOUR OF THE AREA, FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERSWITH SPEAKERS RELEVANT TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, WIVES ACTIVITIES, THANKSGIVING BANQUET, FOOD FOR STUDENTS FINANCIALLY STRUGGLING, RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING FURNITURE AND ITEMS TO FURNISH APARTSMENTS, SPORTS VIEWING PARTIES, TRIPS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND A DAY TRIP TO LAKE GASTON FOR MEALS AND WATER SPORTS.
  4. OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATUNIVERSITIES IN THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA WHICH INCLUDES MEALS WITH STUDENTS,WELCOME BAGS, WELCOME LUNCHEON AND TOUR OF THE AREA, FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERSWITH SPEAKERS RELEVANT TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, WIVES ACTIVITIES, THANKSGIVING BANQUET, FOOD FOR STUDENTS FINANCIALLY STRUGGLING, RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING FURNITURE AND ITEMS TO FURNISH APARTSMENTS, SPORTS VIEWING PARTIES, TRIPS TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND A DAY TRIP TO LAKE GASTON FOR MEALS AND WATER SPORTS.

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 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 2024.

    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 March 2010.

    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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