GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK

EIN: 522315929 501(c)(3) Education

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$17,823,153
Total Expenses
$15,431,170
Total Assets
$11,338,046
Net Assets
$6,656,193
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JONATHAN ORTMANS
Phone
2026834100
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK, founded in 2001, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $17.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $15.4M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK OPERATES PROGRAMS IN 180 COUNTRIES AIMED AT MAKING IT EASIER FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE TO START AND SCALE A BUSINESS. BY FOSTERING DEEPER CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATION BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURS, RESEARCHERS, POLICYMAKERS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, GEN WORKS TO FUEL HEALTHIER START AND SCALE ECOSYSTEMS THAT CREATE MORE JOBS, EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC GROWTH. GEN ENSURES MEMBERS HAVE UNCOMMON ACCESS TO THE MOST RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE,NETWORKS, COMMUNITIES AND PROGRAMS. A MAJOR FOCUS OF GEN'S WORK IS IN IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING BARRIERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP FACED BY HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AT RISK OF DETERIORATION LGBTQ+, WOMEN, LATINX, BLACK AND VETERANS COMMUNITIES. WITH MOST NET NEW JOBS COMING FROM FIRMS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, GEN WORKS TO FOSTER MORE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS THAT CAN ASSIST IN REDUCING THE BURDEN O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,638,187

SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS AND ACCESS TO CREDIT PROGRAM: GEN'S GRANT AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CREDIT PROGRAM HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES, ESPECIALLY FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, IN THEIR JOURNEY TO...

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SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS AND ACCESS TO CREDIT PROGRAM: GEN'S GRANT AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CREDIT PROGRAM HELPS SMALL BUSINESSES, ESPECIALLY FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, IN THEIR JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABILITY, GROWTH AND HIRING MORE AMERICANS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PHILANTHROPY, GEN PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO ENTREPRENEURS IN NEED WHO GEN SEES AS HAVING STRONG POTENTIAL AS FUTURE EMPLOYERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. GEN, THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HELLO ALICE PLATFORM AND PHILANTHROPIC FUNDERS, ALSO PROVIDES CREDIT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR CREDIT SCORE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR TRADITIONAL BANK AND SBA LOANS TO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,626,555

ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORLD CUP (EWC): THE EWC SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WITH A NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED CASH PRIZE INCENTIVE TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR IDEAS AND WITH GEN'S HELP AND THE HELP OF PEERS, BECOME MORE...

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORLD CUP (EWC): THE EWC SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WITH A NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED CASH PRIZE INCENTIVE TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR IDEAS AND WITH GEN'S HELP AND THE HELP OF PEERS, BECOME MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED. MANY OF THOSE WHO APPLY COME FROM COMMUNITIES WHERE TALENT IS PLENTIFUL BUT OPPORTUNITY IS NOT. EWC ATTRACTS ENTREPRENEURS WHO DO GOOD WHILE SEEKING TO DO WELL. FOR EXAMPLE, AN INCREASING NUMBER OF APPLICANTS FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PROBLEMS THAT IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND HELP ACHIEVE CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS. RESOURCES ARE SPENT ON SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS, PRIZES AND THE COSTS OF GATHERING THEM IN PERSON ONCE A YEAR AS A PEER NETWORK.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,351,279

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW): GEW INSPIRES MORE AMERICANS AND CITIZENS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO CONSIDER THE PATH OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVELY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS HOST A...

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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK (GEW): GEW INSPIRES MORE AMERICANS AND CITIZENS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO CONSIDER THE PATH OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVELY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS HOST A FESTIVAL-TYPE CAMPAIGN WITH LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS IN COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE THAT INVITE ORDINARY CITIZENS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM. PROGRAM RESOURCES ARE USED TO ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER CAMPAIGN LEADERS WHO HOST ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC - ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND YOUTH AND THOSE WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN LEFT OUT FROM DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE CAMPAIGN IS ANCHORED BY THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION IN KANSAS CITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,792,507
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,646
Other Revenue $16,000
TOTAL REVENUE $17,823,153

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,536,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,777,894
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $15,305,980
Other Expenses $3,117,276
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,431,170

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $17,823,153 $12,304,430 +0.4%
Expenses $15,431,170 $12,029,707 +0.3%
Net Income $2,391,983 $274,723 +7.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$616,124
Total Directors
9
$616,124
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONATHAN ORTMANS PRESIDENT/DI 40.00
Officer Director
$606,224 $9,900 $616,124
JEFF HOFFMAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECA HWANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS TURNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM SULLIVAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK PAGES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL DHILLON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MARICH EXEC. VICE P 40.00
Highest
$226,189 $6,750 $232,939
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2023 $17,823,153 $15,431,170 $11,338,046 $2,391,983
2022 $12,304,430 $12,029,707 $5,250,351 $274,723
2021 $10,036,868 $9,160,968 $6,928,946 $875,900
2020 $7,998,254 $7,861,053 $4,864,254 $137,201
2019 $6,833,244 $6,158,191 $2,486,756 $675,053
2018 $4,313,892 $4,655,774 $1,884,567 $-341,882
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