Global Strategies
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Global Strategies empowers communities in some of the world's most underserved regions to improve the lives of women and children through healthcare. The Organization accomplishes its mission through the following initiatives (continued on Schedule O).
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 10.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $139,362, chief development director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (5)
- $211,779 spent. Prevention and CareThe Organization provides resources to local implementing partner organizations to deliver healthcare prevention and care services. The projects are tailored to the context and demonstrated needs of the patient population served ty the field partner. . Current projects are focused on the following areas: HIV prevention, voluntary counseling, and HIV testing (VCT) Treatment of pregnant women with HIV. Post-rape healthcare; Newborn care; Malnutrition; Primary care.
- $476,248 spent. Health and TechnologyThe Organization develops and deploys clinical decision support software through its NoviGuide platform to help nurses, midwives, and physicians follow national clinical guidelines at the point of care. NoviGuide converts complex, narrative guidelines into clear, step-by-step digital pathways that guide frontline providers through diagnosis, treatment, and medication dosing, tailored to the resources available at each facility. The platform is designed for low-resource settings, functioning offline and on standard mobile devices, and is configured to align with country-specific protocols and formularies. (Continued on Schedule O) As clinicians use NoviGuide to deliver care, the system simultaneously captures structured, time-stamped data on clinical decision-making, enabling partners to understand how care is delivered, identify gaps in guideline adherence, and target quality improvement efforts. In addition to supporting real-time clinical decisions, the Organization uses NoviGuide data to help partners track key health indicators and to monitor availability of essential medicines through point-of-care stock reporting. These data streams can be used to inform resource allocation, strengthen supply chains, and complement national health information systems. NoviGuide has been implemented across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa, supporting large-scale adoption of guideline-based care through a model that emphasizes usability, local alignment, and continuous feedback from frontline health workers.
- $229,790 spent. Public Issue Advocacy and OutreachThe Organization advocates for change by amplifying the voices and needs of those served by the Organization. Current projects include: Outreach to key global stakeholders to advocate for improvements in HIV prevention for survivors of sexual violence. Advocating for improvements in newborn care, including the care of preterm infants, in humanitarian settings.
- $209,067 spent. Monitoring and EvaluationMaintain a high standard for monitoring and avaluation through both in-person visits and real-time digital systems. The program's tools collect daily data on neonatal outcomes, stock levels, and application usage, even in remote or conflict-affected areas. This data has helped identify gaps in care, tailor implementation strategies, and inform partner decision-making. They contine to support academic reseach on NoviGuide's effectiveness, including IRB-approved studies in Uganda and DRC.
- $18,480 spent. Education and TrainingAfrica as a region bears more than 24% of the global burden of disease but has access to only 3% of the world's health workers and less than 1% of the world's financial resources. The Organization addresses this critical shortage of healthcare workers by investing in a sustainable training model for frontline workers. The Organization works alongside field partners to identify critical needs and the innovative methods to address them, including training, modifying workflow or by facilitating access to essential tools and medications. Current projects are focused on the training of the following: Healthcare professionals - Doctors, Nurses, and clinical support staff; Community healthcare workers; Community leaders; Data managers; The Organization works alongside field partners to identify and address critical needs inhealthcare worker training. Included in this approach is the design and implementation of innovative educational tools.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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