Globe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Globe Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$37.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 68 | $34.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 81 | $37.3 million |
How to apply
Globe Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Globe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 21 | $551,487 |
| Illinois | 28 | $537,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $208,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 5 | $18,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $14,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | General fund | $200,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | General fund | $200,000 |
| Canal Shores Golf Course | General fund | $125,000 |
| National Historical Fire Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Arizona State University | General fund | $50,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | General fund | $39,000 |
| Womens Board of the Barrow Neurological Foundation | General fund | $25,500 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy | General fund | $25,000 |
| Georgia O'Keefee Museum | General fund | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University - Arm Memorial - Metz Fund | General fund | $20,000 |
| Globe Corp Employee Matching Gifts - Details Available Upon Request | General fund | $18,487 |
| College of Wooster | General fund | $15,000 |
| St James the Less Church | General fund | $15,000 |
| Trustee of the College of the Holy Cross | General fund | $15,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | General fund | $11,000 |
| George Washington Foundation | General fund | $11,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | General fund | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross- Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | General fund | $10,000 |
| College of Holy Cross | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Heartland Alliance - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Help in Healing Home Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Homes for Hope | General fund | $10,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation - Alumnae Continuing Education - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation - Chicago Maternity Ctr - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation - Research Fund - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation - Unrestricted Fund - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University - Medical School Fund - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Not My Kid | General fund | $10,000 |
| Off the Street Club - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ole Miss Athletics Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General fund | $10,000 |
| United Wayalexis de Tocqueville | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago - Medical Alumni Fund - Metz Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bart & Karen Mowry Charitable Fund | General fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bert A Getz
- George F Getz
- Michael J Olsen
- Rock S Edwards
- Bert A Getz Jr
- William Andrew
Questions people ask
Does Globe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Globe Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Globe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bert A Getz (Director), George F Getz (Secretary/Director), Michael J Olsen (Treasurer/Asst. Secretary) and Rock S Edwards (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Globe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.