GLOBAL WITNESS FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,245,910 Revenue: $0

Grants to support Global Witness Ltd. a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting the research factual investigation and education into the abuses of power at the root of the climate crisis and how...

Grants to support Global Witness Ltd. a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting the research factual investigation and education into the abuses of power at the root of the climate crisis and how human rights and communities are impacted around the world.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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