GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION

EIN: 943399599 501(c)(3) Social Science

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$4,207,343
Total Expenses
$6,251,158
Total Assets
$9,694
Net Assets
$9,694
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Alexandra Arneri
Phone
3476986075
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49% operating deficit.

Mission

To support research and investigations into the abuses of power driving climate breakdown exploitation of natural resources and associated human rights abuses globally.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,207,343
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,207,343

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,245,910
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,245,910
Other Expenses $5,248
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,251,158

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,207,343 $4,928,969 -0.1%
Expenses $6,251,158 $2,883,228 +1.2%
Net Income $-2,043,815 $2,045,741 -2.0%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
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
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alexandra Arneri President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Leah Hokenson Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bindu Alex Frank Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vidya Viswanathan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $4,207,343 $6,251,158 $9,694 $-2,043,815
2024 $4,928,969 $2,883,228 $2,053,509 $2,045,741
2023 $512,971 $1,108,996 $7,768 $-596,025
2022 $750,041 $188,873 $603,793 $561,168
2021 $1,398,611 $1,421,767 $42,625 $-23,156
2020 $1,103,315 $2,136,347 $65,781 $-1,033,032
2019 $2,190,843 $2,384,052 $1,098,273 $-193,209
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