Globetrotter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Globetrotter Foundation is a private foundation in Paicines, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $78,750 and the largest $225,000. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$78,750
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$27.5 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 20 | $31.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 39 | $27.5 million |
How to apply
Globetrotter 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 Globetrotter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $1.5 million |
| New Mexico | 5 | $289,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $225,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $187,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Corridor Trust | Operating support grant | $225,000 |
| Higher Purpose Co | Operating support | $200,000 |
| Community Services Unlimited Inc | #nri grant 2024 south central equitable development fund | $187,500 |
| Possibility Labs | Just economy institute restricted grant - salaries | $187,500 |
| Meridian Institute | Loan converted to grant | $175,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | Operations | $150,000 |
| Everyday People for Change (Runway) | 2024 waterway grant | $150,000 |
| National Black Food and Justice Alliance | Operations | $150,000 |
| Northwest Native Development Fund | #nri grant 2024 | $150,000 |
| Oweesta Corporation | Operating support grant | $150,000 |
| Right to the City Alliance | #nri grant 2024 | $150,000 |
| The People's Land Fund | Operations | $150,000 |
| Sustainable Economies Law Center | East bay permanent real estate cooperative operating support | $125,000 |
| La Semilla Food Center | Operating support | $122,000 |
| Communities in Partnership | #nri grant 2024 | $112,500 |
| Women in Ranching Inc | Operating support | $110,250 |
| Carbon Cycle Institute | Bipoc agroecology network operating support | $100,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center | Celebrating women's leadership in food operating support | $100,000 |
| Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation Inc | Openteam ops support | $80,000 |
| Community Alliance With Family Farmers | Operating support | $78,750 |
| Good Meat Project | Operating support | $77,175 |
| Croatan Institute | Reefs program operating support | $75,000 |
| Just Futures Impact | Operations | $75,000 |
| Native Agriculture Financial Services | Operations | $75,000 |
| Ecdysis Foundation | Operations - supplemental award | $60,000 |
| Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accoun | Operating support | $60,000 |
| New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association | Operating support | $60,000 |
| San Benito Resource Conservation District | Operating support | $60,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | Operating support | $52,500 |
| Savanna Institute | Tranche 3 2023 | $52,500 |
| Agriculture and Land-Based Training Assoc | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Climate Change Leadership Institute | Nm healthy soil working group ops support | $50,000 |
| Food Culture Collective | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Wildseeds fund (fka food & farm communications fund) operating support | $50,000 |
| Ccof Foundation | Operating support | $42,000 |
| NDN Collective | #nri grant 2024 | $37,500 |
| New Mexico Community Capital | Goat-connected community of companies work | $32,500 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Fora operating support tranche 3 2023 | $25,000 |
| Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance | Operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sallie Calhoun
Questions people ask
Does Globetrotter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Globetrotter Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $78,750.
Who runs Globetrotter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sallie Calhoun (President).
What does Globetrotter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and arts and culture.