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Global Brigades Inc

To empower volunteers and communities to resolve global health and economic disparities and inspire all involved to collaboratively work towards an equal world.

Education Fresno, CA EIN 371551109 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Global Brigades Inc

EMPOWERED TO THRIVE investing with communities to build sustainable livelihoods and healthier futures Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Counting Powered by a University Movement Featured in Forbes Startup Eskala Aims To Reimagine Microfinance With Micro-Equity. LINK TO ARTICLE Unlike other poverty alleviation efforts Holistic Approach We have focused our programs on key health and […]

Founded
Headquarters
Fresno, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B990
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

To empower volunteers and communities to resolve global health and economic disparities and inspire all involved to collaboratively work towards an equal world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B990
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Global Brigades Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Fresno, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 371551109. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Global Brigades Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Global Brigades Inc is located in Fresno, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Global Brigades Inc has $9M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Global Brigades Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Global Brigades Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Global Brigades Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

EMPOWERED TO THRIVE investing with communities to build sustainable livelihoods and healthier futures Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Counting Powered by a University Movement Featured in Forbes Startup Eskala Aims To Reimagine Microfinance With Micro-Equity. LINK TO ARTICLE Unlike other poverty alleviation efforts Holistic Approach We have focused our programs on key health and […] Global Brigades Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in United States: Global Brigades Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Global Brigades Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 371551109, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

NA
Nancy Amador
VP Finance/Cco

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex D•••
TREASURER
AN
Andrew B•••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Angelo P••••••••••
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CA
Cassie L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr D•••• C••••
CHAIRMAN
DR
Dr R•••••• L••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr S••••• J C••••••
CEO
DR
Dr T••• P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Erik W•••••
PRESIDENT, SQUADS ABROAD
GA
Gabriela V•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jason H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeff H••
CHAIR
NA
Nancy A•••••
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
PA
Pallav V•••
SECRETARY & GENERAL ATTORN
RI
Richard L••
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
SA
Sarah T•••••
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
ST
Steven A••••••
EMPOWERMENT OFFICER
VA
Vanessa L••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$11.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Global Brigades Inc This page 79 $9.2 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Global Brigades Inc

What is Global Brigades Inc?
Global Brigades Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fresno, United States. EMPOWERED TO THRIVE investing with communities to build sustainable livelihoods and healthier futures Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Counting Powered by a University Movement Featured in Forbes Startup Eskala Aims To Reimagine Microfinance With Micro-Equity. LINK TO ARTICLE Unlike other poverty alleviation efforts Holistic Approach We have focused our programs on key health and […]
When was Global Brigades Inc founded?
Global Brigades Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Global Brigades Inc?
Nancy Amador serves as VP Finance/Cco.
Where is Global Brigades Inc located?
Headquartered in Fresno, United States.
What is Global Brigades Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Global Brigades Inc trustworthy?
Global Brigades Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Global Brigades Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 371551109.
What is Global Brigades Inc's website?
http://www.globalbrigades.org