2026-07-21T11:06:52-05:00 2025-12-31 510232399 BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA 1011 CENTRE RD STE 310 WILMINGTON DE 19805 990 2025-01-01 205545018 GLOBAL INVESTMENT FOUNDATION FOR TOMORROW INC GLOB 3025451677 1201 N ORANGE STREET 7265 WILMINGTON DE 19801 SAMUEL BEARD PRESIDENT 3025451677 2026-07-21 1 JONATHAN D MOLL CPA P01053700 3022250600 2026-07-21 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SAMUEL BEARD 1201 N ORANGE STREET 7265 WILMINGTON DE 19801 1409874 0 X WWW.GIFT-CONNECT.ORG X 2006 DE AMPLIFY THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE POWERS OF MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY, COLLABORATION AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY. 10 9 1 40 0 0 1150585 1409874 0 0 0 0 0 0 1150585 1409874 0 50 0 0 80737 80738 0 0 82490 977754 1229810 1058491 1310598 92094 99276 320480 333257 198846 112347 121634 220910 X TO ADVOCATE FOR AND EDUCATE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, WE CREATE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING THAT SEEK TO RAISE AWARENESS, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER MOTHERS AND CAREGIVERS, WITH A HIGH FOCUS ON THE UNDER RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. WE STRENGTHEN OUR DELIVERY THROUGH ALLIANCES WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD TO ENERGIZE ENGAGEMENT, INSPIRE CONTRIBUTIONS AT EVERY LEVEL, AND AMPLIFY COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT. 0 0 1104343 50 THE EVERY COMMUNITY FOR EARLY YEARS MODEL IS GIFT'S INTEGRATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE COMBINED USE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EVIDENCE-INFORMED PARENTING EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUTAINMENT. THE MODEL EQUIPS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE, DIGITAL TOOLS, AND ONGOING PEER SUPPORT TO PROMOTE NURTURING CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY LITERACY, SCHOOL READINESS, FAMILY WELL-BEING, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. PROGRAMS DELIVERED THROUGH THIS MODEL ARE ADAPTED TO MEET LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS WHILE MAINTAINING A SHARED FOUNDATION OF BRAIN SCIENCE, RESPONSIVE CAREGIVING, AND RELATIONSHIP-BASED LEARNING.LEGACY OF LITERACY CIRCLE - DELAWARE. THE LEGACY OF LITERACY CIRCLE STRENGTHENS EARLY LANGUAGE, LITERACY, AND RELATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FACILITATED LEARNING CIRCLES FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE EVIDENCE-INFORMED INSTRUCTION IN NURTURING CARE AND POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES WHILE ENGAGING IN WORKSHOPS, GUIDED DISCUSSIONS, AND SHARED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD PARENTING CONFIDENCE AND CREATE LITERACY-RICH HOME ENVIRONMENTS. FAMILIES RECEIVE BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, PARENT-CHILD BONDING, AND SCHOOL READINESS.GIFT CONNECT PARENTING SUITE. THE GIFT CONNECT PARENTING SUITE IS GIFT'S TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM THAT EXTENDS LEARNING BEYOND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH CONTINUOUS ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-INFORMED PARENTING RESOURCES AND INTERACTIVE SUPPORT. THE PLATFORM REINFORCES POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES THROUGH DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS, BRAIN-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONE TRACKING, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, PERSONALIZED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES, AND AI-SUPPORTED VOICE AND TEXT COACHING. THE PARENTING SUITE COMPLEMENTS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING BY HELPING FAMILIES PRACTICE NURTURING CARE, STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY ROUTINES BETWEEN SESSIONS.EVERY COMMUNITY FOR EARLY YEARS MODEL - KENYA. IN KENYA, THE EVERY COMMUNITY FOR EARLY YEARS MODEL COMBINES AWARENESS BUILDING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BEHAVIOR CHANGE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE, HOLISTIC STRUCTURE THAT STRENGTHENS BOTH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THE MODEL BEGINS WITH EDUTAINMENT SONGS, PSAS AND COMMUNITY KEYNOTE CONCERTS THAT USE MUSIC, STORYTELLING, AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND INTRODUCE NURTURING CARE, BRAIN SCIENCE, AND POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES. FAMILIES THEN PARTICIPATE IN BI-WEEKLY LEGACY CIRCLES THAT PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATION, PEER SUPPORT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN RESPONSIVE CAREGIVING, CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, LITERACY, CAREGIVER WELL-BEING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATES TABLE BANKING TO STRENGTHEN HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE. AS PARTICIPANTS GAIN EXPERIENCE, THEY ARE TRAINED AS PEER FACILITATORS WHO ESTABLISH AND MENTOR ADDITIONAL LEGACY CIRCLES, CREATING A SUSTAINABLE, COMMUNITY-LED MODEL THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO PARENTING EDUCATION, STRENGTHENS LOCAL LEADERSHIP, AND IMPROVES OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. 1104343 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X X SAMUEL BEARD 3025451677 1201 N ORANGE STREET SUITE 7265 WILMINGTON DE 19801 SAMUEL BEARD PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00 X X 75000 0 0 SUZANNE HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK HOLDEN CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RIKA SAIONJI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMEKA IGWE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 OLIVIA SOLEIL VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STELLAR MANGELE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSE ANTONIO TIJUERINO VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BETH WALLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA NEFF SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JUDITH OTTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COO 30.00 X 0 0 0 75000 0 0 0 0 0 0 JESS B ENTERPRISES LLC 1829 REISTERSTOWN RD PIKESVILLE MD 21208 PROGRAM SERVICES CONSULTING 162500 ELIZABETH GIBBS 1412 GORDON PLACE WINCHESTER VA 22601 PROGRAM SERVICES CONSULTING 144000 JUDY OTTER CONSULTING - NONPROFIT 360 I 15 BAY VIEW AVENUE MS MATTAPOISETT MA 02739 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 144000 GAIASOFT 78 YORK ST LONDON UK PROGRAM SERVICES CONSULTING 125500 TOTAL SUCCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC 8663 S HIGHLAND DR SANDY UT 84093 PROGRAM AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CONSULTI 105000 5 1409874 1409874 1409874 0 0 0 X 50 50 75000 56250 18750 5738 4304 1434 15000 15000 33604 33604 959942 877580 31620 50742 19615 11767 7384 464 47459 26405 16406 4648 14215 11373 1421 1421 59275 49488 5027 4760 6290 6290 12773 12773 2707 2165 271 271 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 58671 58671 MISC EXP 259 259 1310598 1104343 123765 82490 96348 280641 221754 50270 2378 2346 320480 333257 11135 40312 187711 72035 198846 112347 X 121634 150910 70000 121634 220910 320480 333257 99276 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 904893 867370 1151203 1150585 1409874 5483925 904893 867370 1151203 1150585 1409874 5483925 3458728 2025197 5483925 0.36930 0.36800 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 1414874 5000 5000 1409874 0 1409874 1315598 5000 5000 1310598 0 1310598 PART X, LINE 2: INCOME NOT RELATED TO GIFT'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IMPOSE A THRESHOLD FOR DETERMINING WHEN AN INCOME TAX BENEFIT CAN BE RECOGNIZED IN REGARD TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. GIFT HAS DETERMINED THAT NO LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IS REQUIRED TO BE ACCRUED AND INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025. GIFT'S TAX PERIODS ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. JUDY OTTER CONSULTING - NONPROFIT 360 INC OWNED BY OFFICER 144000 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT COPY OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY SIGNS A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS GIFT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUTS MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH DECLARES WHETHER SUCH PERSON IS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A GIFT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY AFTER EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF MARKET DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON ITS WESBSITE (GIFT-CONNECT.ORG) AND AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND IRS.GOV. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND FORM 1023 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTANT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 877,580. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 31,620. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 50,742. TOTAL EXPENSES 959,942.