Global Smile Foundation
To provide reconstructive surgical, dental, and other related medical services to underprivileged patients in countries all over the world with a focus on improving the quality of life …
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Global Smile Foundation exists to transform what cleft care looks like-for children, for providers, and for health systems around the world. Born from a surgeon's determination to do more than a single operation, GSF was created on a simple but ambitious belief: that every child born with a cleft deserves not just surgery, but the chance for a full, healthy life. Cleft care is not a one-and-done moment. As children grow, many require years of follow-up-additional surgeries, speech therapy, dental and orthodontic care, nutrition support, and psychosocial services. In many low-resource settings, this continuum of care does not exist. And when surgery does occur, it is often performed by providers who received little or no formal cleft training during residency, …
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Mission
To provide reconstructive surgical, dental, and other related medical services to underprivileged patients in countries all over the world with a focus on improving the quality of life for infants, children, and others with severe congenital deformities.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Global Smile Foundation has 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 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGlobal Smile Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Westwood, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262668127. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Global Smile Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262668127. 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 Smile Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Global Smile Foundation is located in Westwood, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Global Smile Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Global Smile Foundation is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Global Smile 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 Smile 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Global Smile Foundation exists to transform what cleft care looks like-for children, for providers, and for health systems around the world. Born from a surgeon's determination to do more than a single operation, GSF was created on a simple but ambitious belief: that every child born with a cleft deserves not just surgery, but the chance for a full, healthy life. Cleft care is not a one-and-done moment. As children grow, many require years of follow-up-additional surgeries, speech therapy, dental and orthodontic care, nutrition support, and psychosocial services. In many low-resource settings, this continuum of care does not exist. And when surgery does occur, it is often performed by providers... Global Smile Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Global Smile Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Global Smile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262668127, 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 (FY2024): 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 SMILE FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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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 · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Global Smile Foundation
- What is Global Smile Foundation?
- Global Smile Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Westwood, United States. Global Smile Foundation exists to transform what cleft care looks like-for children, for providers, and for health systems around the world. Born from a surgeon's determination to do more than a single operation, GSF was created on a simple but ambitious belief: that every child born with a cleft deserves not just surgery, but the chance for a full, healthy life. Cleft care is not a one-and-done moment. As children grow, many require years of follow-up-additional surgeries, speech therapy, dental and orthodontic care, nutrition support, and psychosocial services. In many low-resource settings, this continuum of care does not exist. And when surgery does occur, it is often performed by providers who received little or no formal cleft training during residency, leading to preventable, lifelong complications. Global Smile Foundation addresses this reality at its root. We advance our mission through three interconnected pillars: Medical Care - delivering high-quality surgical care and comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment that recognizes cleft as a long-term journey, not a single event. Education - training surgeons, residents, and local care teams in regions where cleft education is limited or absent, so expertise grows, standards rise, and care endures long after a mission ends. Research - rigorously tracking outcomes and sharing data, insights, and best practices with the global cleft community, because progress only happens when we learn together. While many organizations measure success by the number of surgeries performed or the speed at which they are completed, Global Smile Foundation focuses on what ultimately matters most: the quality of outcomes and the life that follows. We know the best results come from disciplined surgical practice, well-trained teams, comprehensive follow-up, and systems that prioritize safety, function, and long-term wellbeing. This philosophy also shapes how we work with others. GSF partners with nonprofits, heal
- When was Global Smile Foundation founded?
- Global Smile Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Global Smile Foundation?
- Usama Hamdan serves as President.
- Where is Global Smile Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Westwood, MA, United States. The charity operates in 6 countries.
- What is Global Smile Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Global Smile Foundation trustworthy?
- Global Smile Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Smile Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262668127.
- What is Global Smile Foundation's website?
- http://www.gsmile.org