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Global Philanthropy Partnership

EIN 56-2342600 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP ("GPP") PROMOTES STRATEGIC GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY, AWARENESS OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. GPP SPONSORS PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION INCLUDING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE, EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION FUND, ILLINOIS AGRI-FOOD ALLIANCE, ARTISAN GRAIN COLLABORATIVE, JUSTICE THROUGH FOOD, EMERGENT LEARNING COMMUNITY PROJECT AND OTHERS.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
30
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$157,805, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (11)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION FUND ADVANCES JUST, MULTI-MODAL, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE NATION. THIS PHILANTHROPIC FUNDING MECHANISM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INCORPORATING CLIMATE JUSTICE PRINCIPLES INTO MOBILITY POLICIES THAT PROMOTE EASY ACCESS TO ATTRACTIVE, AFFORDABLE, CLEAN TRANSPORTATION IN THE URBAN AND RURAL UNITED STATES.
  2. $833,543 spent. THE CLEAN RIDES NETWORK IS AN INITIATIVE OF THE EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION FUND. OVER 40 NATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL AND LOCAL GRASSROOT ORGANIZATIONS IN 7 STATES ARE WORKING TOWARD DELIVERING A ZERO-POLLUTION TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT'S AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, BY TRANSFORMING HOW KEY DECISION-MAKERS APPORACH TRANSPORTATION SPENDING.
  3. $822,484 spent. EMERGENT LEARNING COMMUNITY PROJECT (ELCP) HELPS TEAMS AND COMMUNITIES GENERATE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE MORE EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE MORE SUITED TO THEIR UNIQUE CHALLENGES. IT IS DESIGNED BY THE 4TH QUADRANT PARTNERS LLC.
  4. $555,264 spent. CITIES CHANGE
  5. $135,498 spent. MIDWEST CLIMATE LEADERS TRIP
  6. $660,578 spent. ARTISAN GRAIN COLLABORATIVE
  7. $699,563 spent. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE (GI EXCHANGE)
  8. $213,093 spent. ILLINOIS AGRI-FOOD ALLIANCE (ILAFA)
  9. $74,939 spent. JUSTICE THROUGH FOOD
  10. $219,208 spent. MICHIGAN AGRICULTURE ADVANCEMENT (MIAA)
  11. $143,746 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 February 2004.

    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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