Global GLOW
Preselected recipients only
Global GLOW is a private foundation in Santa Ana, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $16,546 and the largest $64,437. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$16,546
- Largest grant$64,437
- Assets$961,547
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.1 million | 63 | $230,543 |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 58 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 57 | $916,048 |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 56 | $961,547 |
How to apply
Global GLOW 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Global GLOW funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $759,721 in 36 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $138,572 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $50,919 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,356 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $9,525 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,808 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,481 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,703 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 3 | $1,183 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ready for Reading | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $64,437 |
| Fead- Ghana Formerly the League | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $54,850 |
| Hafai | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $52,997 |
| Nice | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $52,851 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $51,523 |
| World Economy Skills Agro Dev | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $50,581 |
| Rift Valley Reading Association | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $36,500 |
| Newi | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $35,360 |
| Shohratgarh Environmental Society | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $35,096 |
| Superkids Foundation | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $33,570 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $32,442 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $24,740 |
| Giving it Back to Kids | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $24,295 |
| OMID Foundation | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $24,000 |
| Otra Cosa Network | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $23,306 |
| See Them Grown Foundation | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $23,000 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $22,457 |
| Up With Community | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $18,360 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $18,000 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $18,000 |
| Solidarity of Refugee Women Social | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $18,000 |
| Youth and Woman Opportunity Uganda | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $18,000 |
| Charity Centre for Children Youth D | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $17,535 |
| Rukmini Foundation | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $17,349 |
| Abaana Community Outreach ACO Afric | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $17,000 |
| Women Relief Act | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $16,840 |
| Seeds of Hope Foundation | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $16,700 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $16,600 |
| Binti Network | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $16,492 |
| Community Center for Integrated Dev | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $16,010 |
| Voluntary Integration for Education | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $15,426 |
| Holy Cross Social Service Security | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $15,082 |
| AusCam Freedom Project Inc | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $10,276 |
| Detroit Public Schools | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $10,122 |
| Vaccine Network for Disease Control | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $10,052 |
| Farmington Municipal School Distric | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $9,375 |
| Lotus Flower Community School | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $9,274 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $8,510 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $6,800 |
| Individual | Mentoring program for underserved youth. | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Crystal Sprague
- Kylie Schuyler
- Amy Collins
- Victoria Mendoza
Questions people ask
Does Global GLOW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Global GLOW give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $16,546.
Who runs Global GLOW?
Its 2025 filing lists Crystal Sprague (Ceo), Kylie Schuyler (Chairman), Amy Collins (Secretary) and Victoria Mendoza (Director).
What does Global GLOW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.