Global Heritage Fund
Transforming communities through cultural heritage preservation.
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Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries.
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Mission
Transforming communities through cultural heritage preservation.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Global Heritage Fund with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyGlobal Heritage Fund is a registered social services nonprofit based in Gladwyne, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205009512. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $41K in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Global Heritage Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205009512. 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 Heritage Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Global Heritage Fund is located in Gladwyne, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Heritage Fund has $41K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Heritage Fund is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $41K in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Global Heritage Fund. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Global Heritage Fund 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries. Global Heritage Fund is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $41K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Global Heritage Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Global Heritage Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205009512, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GLOBAL HERITAGE FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
The WMF and GHF enter “strategic affiliation” to protect cultural heritage sites - The Architect’s Newspaper
Global Heritage Fund Leveraging Planet SkySat to Protect the Cultural Fabric of Ukraine - Planet Labs
Daun Paris and Daniel Winey Join Board of Directors at Global Heritage Fund - Newswire.com
Heritage Solidarity Fellowship for Ukraine – Call for Applications - Europa Nostra
Europa Nostra strongly condemns the ongoing deliberate destruction of cultural heritage in Ukraine - Europa Nostra
Patrick Franco Named Vice Chairman at Global Heritage Fund - Newswire.com
Statement of solidarity with Lebanon and support to recover the damaged cultural heritage in Beirut - UNESCO
Royal Patron Joins Global Heritage Organization to Support Women Leadership in Heritage | Newswise - Newswise
Europa Nostra and the Global Heritage Fund join forces through a transformational partnership - Europa Nostra
Shanghai Social Diary: Treasures of China’s Heritage, Part 7 - New York Social Diary
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 69 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Global Heritage Fund
- What is Global Heritage Fund?
- Global Heritage Fund is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gladwyne, United States. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries.
- When was Global Heritage Fund founded?
- Global Heritage Fund was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Global Heritage Fund?
- Rebecca Johnson serves as Chief Financial And Admin Officer.
- Where is Global Heritage Fund located?
- Headquartered in Gladwyne, PA, United States.
- What is Global Heritage Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Global Heritage Fund trustworthy?
- Global Heritage Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Heritage Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 205009512. Registration: 13-2571900 (United States).
- What is Global Heritage Fund's website?
- http://www.wmf.org