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GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGlobal Innovation Fund is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £17M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Global Innovation Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
Global Innovation Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Innovation Fund has £17M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Innovation Fund is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £17M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Global Innovation Fund. 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 Innovation Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Global Innovation Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations. Global Innovation Fund is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Global Innovation Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £17M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Global Innovation Fund is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Sentiment
PositiveTurkmenistan proposed to create a Global Innovation Fund for Closed-Cycle Technologies - Turkmenportal.com
Egyptian Biotech Reme-D Raises USD 500 K To Scale Cold-Chain-Free PCR Diagnostics - WeeTracker
4G Capital raises $2m from GIF Growth - africaprivateequitynews.com
Sands Capital Raises $1.1B for Global Innovation Fund III, Expands Bet on AI and Next-Gen Tech - citybiz
Sands Capital Closes Global Innovation Fund III - FIN News
Sands Capital closes third Global Innovation Fund at $1.1bn - Alternatives Watch
Sands Capital Wraps $1.1B Global Innovation Fund - Law360
Sands Capital Closes Oversubscribed Global Innovation Fund III - Business Wire
Sands Capital scores $1.1bn close for third Global Innovation Fund - AltAssets Private Equity News
Sands Capital: $1.1 Billion Raised For Global Innovation Fund III Targeting Late-Stage Technology Companies - Pulse 2.0
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Quick facts about Global Innovation Fund
- What is Global Innovation Fund?
- Global Innovation Fund is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. GIF finds, funds and scales-up cost-effective, evidence-based social innovations that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of millions of people living on $5 a day or less in the developing world. GIF deploys grant and risk capital instruments to support a range of innovators across the globe to accelerate the development, rigorous testing, and scaling of innovations.
- When was Global Innovation Fund founded?
- Global Innovation Fund was founded in 2017.
- Where is Global Innovation Fund located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Global Innovation Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Global Innovation Fund trustworthy?
- Global Innovation Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Innovation Fund's website?
- http://www.globalinnovation.fund/
- Are donations to Global Innovation Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.