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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8772517

THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BRISTOL, VT 05443

Financials

$119K$75K2023$69K$105K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$69,335$104,616-$35,281$74,096–$74,096
December 31, 2023990-EZ$118,944$75,075$43,869$109,377–$109,377
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$69,335

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,877
Printing, publications and postage
$1,304
Other expenses
$101,435
Program services (functional)
$104,616

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$109,377
Total assets, end of year
$74,096
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$74,096
Cash, savings and investments
$74,096
Gross receipts
$69,335

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANCY TURNERPRESIDENT5$0
DARCIE HOUCKBOARD MEMBER1$0
DR OCTAVIANA TRUJILLOSECRETARY1$0
YOLANDA LOPEZ-MALDONADOBOARD MEMBER1$0
DUANE LANKARDBOARD MEMBER1$0
CAROLYN FINNEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANCY TURNERPRESIDENT5$0
DARCIE HOUCKBOARD MEMBER1$0
DR OCTAVIANA TRUJILLOSECRETARY1$0
YOLANDA LOPEZ-MALDONADOBOARD MEMBER1$0
DUANE LANKARDBOARD MEMBER1$0
CAROLYN FINNEYBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 194, BRISTOL, VT 05443-0194
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 194, Bristol VT 05443
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Susannah McCandless, PO Box 194, Bristol VT 05443
Signed the 990-EZ
NANCY TURNER, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
DEVER ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Mission

THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL, BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH RESEARCH, TRAINING AND SOCIAL ACTION. WE CONDUCT APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY AT SPECIFIC FIELD SITES IN AFRICA, ASIA, AND LATIN AMERICA. OUR COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS BUILD ON LOCAL TRADITIONS AND KNOWLEDGE TO SECURE EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND OTHER BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR MARGINALIZED PEOPLES. IN COLLABORATION WITH DIVERSE INSTITUTIONS, WE SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATION OF A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS -- INCLUDING CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND ELDERS -- IN OUR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. AREAS OF SPECIFIC FOCUS INCLUDE THE CONTINUITY OF ETHNOBIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, COMMUNITY ACCESS TO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, ADAPTATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE, AND THE CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. WE BRING THESE CONCERNS TO A WIDER PUBLIC THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COURSES, PUBLICATIONS AND OUR WEBSITE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 1. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO ASSESS AND STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN SAFEGUARDING BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY FROM LOCAL LEVELS TO A GLOBAL SCALE. THE GOAL IS TO BROADEN GDF'S FOCUS ON GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY RESEARCHERS. 2. INTERNATIONAL TRAINING TRAINING AND STRATEGY-BUILDING EVENTS TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND DISCUSSION OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BIOCULTURAL DIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY. THE INTENT IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND THE CAPACITY TO DOCUMENT AND PROMOTE BIOCULTURAL DIVESITY THROUGH COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EVENTS. 3. THERE ARE CURRENTLY TWO ONGOING PROGRAMS GDF IS SUPPORTING: A) FROM 2022 THROUGH 2027 A FOCUS IS ON MITIGATING MALARIA AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH AMONG THREE INDIGENOUS ETHNIC GROUPS OF THE VENEZUELAN AMAZON. B) FROM 2023 THROUGH 2024 GDF OFFERED SUPPORT RELATED TO POST-EARTHQUAKE REBUILDING IN THE MOROCCAN HIGH ATLAS.
    Expenses $104,616

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8772517
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$74,096
Income (IRS master file)
$69,335

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$69,335$104,616$74,096IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$118,944$75,075$109,377XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Susannah McCandless
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Susannah McCandless
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Susannah McCandless
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8772517).

Questions about THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC is 20-8772517.
Is THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names Susannah McCandless.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $69,335, expenses of $104,616 and total assets of $74,096 at year end.

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