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Global Whole Being Fund

EIN 92-0815214 · Alameda, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORM 990 PART III, LINE 1- GWBF IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE DISPLACED BY WAR, PERSECUTION, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE (PEOPLE ON THE MOVE). GWBF SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE CHALLENGES FACING PEOPLE ON THE MOVE, WITH ATTENTION TO MATTERS OF INCLUSION AND ENSURING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL HOST COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES WHO HOST PEOPLE ON THE MOVE, AND TRANSFORM THE PHILANTHROPIC RESPONSE OF TAX-EXEMPT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$326,386, executive di

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $8.1 million spent. THE GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND (GWBF) IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF INDVIDUALS DISPLACED BY CONFLICT, PERSECUTION, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS. OPERATING SWIFTLY FLEXIBLY, GWBF IDENTIFIES AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF DISPLACED AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS AFRICA, ASIA, THE AMERICAS,AND BEYOND. BY PARTNERING WITH FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECTLY FUNDING COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES, GWBF'S RESOURCING SUPPORTS PEOPLE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.
  2. $451,353 spent. THE GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND (GWBF) PROVIDES FLEXIBLE GRANTS TO FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING DISPLACEMENT CRISES CAUSED BY GLOBAL CONFLICTS AND NATURAL DISASTERS. OUR GRANT-MAKING SUPPORTS URGENT NEEDS, INCLUDING EVACUATION, MEDICAL CARE, FOOD AID, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, FOCUSING ON MARGINALIZED AND DISPLACED COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE, IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
  3. $1.3 million spent. THE GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND (GWBF) INVESTS IN THE LONG-TERM RESILIENCE OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH TARGETED GRANTS AND CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES. OUR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING, EMPOWERING LOCAL PARTNERS TO SUSTAIN AND SCALE THEIR IMPACT.
  4. $3,625 spent. THE GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND (GWBF) IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF INDVIDUALS DISPLACED BY CONFLICT, PERSECUTION, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS. OPERATING SWIFTLY FLEXIBLY, GWBF IDENTIFIES AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF DISPLACED AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS AFRICA, ASIA, THE AMERICAS,AND BEYOND. BY PARTNERING WITH FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECTLY FUNDING COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES, GWBF'S RESOURCING SUPPORTS PEOPLE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.
  5. THE GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND (GWBF) IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF INDVIDUALS DISPLACED BY CONFLICT, PERSECUTION, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS. OPERATING SWIFTLY FLEXIBLY, GWBF IDENTIFIES AND ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF DISPLACED AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS AFRICA, ASIA, THE AMERICAS,AND BEYOND. BY PARTNERING WITH FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECTLY FUNDING COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES, GWBF'S RESOURCING SUPPORTS PEOPLE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

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 October 13, 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 November 2022.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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