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Global Partners for Development

EIN 94-2537375 · Petaluma, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GPFDs mission is to advance community-led initiatives that improve education and public health in East Africa. We envision a world in which every East African community has the capacity to implement dynamic, sustainable solutions to the challenges they face.

Income
$648,435
Spending
$848,543
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$47,360, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (4)
  1. $299,181 spent. Community Driven Education (CDE) - Education is vital in the fight against poverty. In collaboration with local leaders who identify the schools with the highestneed, and the projects within the schools. In Kenya, over seven local schools have benefitted from constructed classrooms, latrines(toilets}, and in a school forstudents with physical challenges paved walkways to facilitate wheelchair access. In Tanzania,GPFD partnered with Genesis Community Fdn to advance education togirls and women in the community by expanding transportation services to and from school. In Uganda, GPFD partnered with Madaraja Foundation to support girlsand women to access essentail sexual reproductive health information and services.
  2. $242,337 spent. Grassroots Community Led Development that is in support of grassroots organizations in East Africa. These organizations led by the local communities understandthe strengths and needs of the people they serve. In Burundi, GPFD supported the Menya Accelerator, a non-profit education-centered initiative whose goal is toprovide high-quality education to youth enrolled in formal education institutions. In Tanzania, GPFD collaborated with the community in Arkaria and organized alarge-scale tree planting campaign to combat the effects of climate change on the local environment. In Kenya, the Homa Bay Blue Print project is in response tothe pollution at Lake Victoria. The lake is a resource to the community and home to a varietal of fauna and flora. Using technology GPFD in partnership with theKenyan Government & others are turning waste into clean energy, water and fertilizer
  3. $23,585 spent. Water Projects - In a unique partnership between Sonoma County wine industry and the East African communities, the Vineyards to Villages initiative funds cleanwater infrastructure, sanitation facilities and hygiene education,address the environmental, economic, and social justice challenges impacting their communities.In Kenya, GPFD financially supported the Turkana Women's Group in a water project that improved water access for communities and livestock.
  4. Water Projects - In a unique partnership between Sonoma County wine industry and the East African communities, the Vineyards to Villages initiative funds cleanwater infrastructure, sanitation facilities and hygiene education,address the environmental, economic, and social justice challenges impacting their communities.In Kenya, GPFD financially supported the Turkana Women's Group in a water project that improved water access for communities and livestock.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 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 March 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 March 1979.

    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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