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Global Business Success Foundation

We exist to "inspire better business- and help small to mid-sized businesses start, grow and excel.

Education Broken Arrow, OK EIN: 731619339 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Global Business Success Foundation

We broadcast on three radio shows weekly reaching over 2 million people in africa. 5,000 business mentoring clubs meet averaging over 10,000 members. Wrote curriculum that has been translated into four languages and digitally distributed to over 50,000 people.

Headquarters
Broken Arrow, OK
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B02
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

We exist to "inspire better business- and help small to mid-sized businesses start, grow and excel.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B02
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Global Business Success Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Global Business Success Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Global Business Success Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Broken Arrow, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 731619339. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $278K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Global Business Success Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731619339. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Global Business Success Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Global Business Success Foundation is located in Broken Arrow, OK, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Global Business Success Foundation has $278K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Global Business Success Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $278K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Global Business Success Foundation. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Global Business Success Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We broadcast on three radio shows weekly reaching over 2 million people in africa. 5,000 business mentoring clubs meet averaging over 10,000 members. Wrote curriculum that has been translated into four languages and digitally distributed to over 50,000 people. Global Business Success Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $278K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Global Business Success Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Global Business Success Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 731619339, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GA
Gary S••••••
President

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Global Business Success Foundation

What is Global Business Success Foundation?
Global Business Success Foundation is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Broken Arrow, United States. We broadcast on three radio shows weekly reaching over 2 million people in africa. 5,000 business mentoring clubs meet averaging over 10,000 members. Wrote curriculum that has been translated into four languages and digitally distributed to over 50,000 people.
Who leads Global Business Success Foundation?
Gary Shotton serves as President.
Where is Global Business Success Foundation located?
Headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK, United States.
What is Global Business Success Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Global Business Success Foundation trustworthy?
Global Business Success Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Business Success Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 731619339.
What is Global Business Success Foundation's website?
http://www.gbsf.org