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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0654402

THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

Financials

$107K$30K2023$17K$30K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$16,683$30,362-$13,679$63,487$0$63,487
December 31, 2023990-EZ$106,906$29,988$76,918$77,166$0$77,166
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,755
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,928
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$3,278
Printing, publications and postage
$362
Other expenses
$14,722
Program services (functional)
$14,722

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$77,166
Total assets, end of year
$63,487
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$63,487
Cash, savings and investments
$63,487
Gross receipts
$16,683

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
John SpotilaBoard Chair, President and CEO10$0
Sheri YiDirector, Executive VP, Secy, Treasurer10$0
James R SpotilaBoard Vice Chair, Vice President10$0
Frank V PaladinoDirector, Vice President1$0
Marilyn LuberDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John SpotilaBoard Chair, President and CEO10$0
Sheri YiDirector, Executive VP, Secy, Treasurer10$0
James R SpotilaBoard Vice Chair, Vice President10$0
Frank V PaladinoDirector, Vice President1$0
Marilyn LuberDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1002 DOE RUN, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060-1761
In care of
% JOHN SPOTILA
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1002 Doe Run, Blacksburg VA 22060
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
John T Spotila, 1002 Doe Run, Blacksburg VA 22060
Signed the 990-EZ
John Spotila, President
Phone
(240) 803-4050
Website
GCAUSE.ORG

Mission

To support scientific and educational collaboration

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We continued to support scientific research on the giant panda and other endangered species with related scientific and educational efforts
    Expenses $14,722 · grants $12,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
68-0654402
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: John T Spotila
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$16,683$30,362$63,487IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$106,906$29,988$77,166XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: John T Spotila
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 68-0654402).

Questions about THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION is 68-0654402.
Is THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names John T Spotila.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE GLOBAL CAUSE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,683, expenses of $30,362 and total assets of $63,487 at year end.

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