Global Village Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Global Village Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Coral Gables, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $425,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$425,000
- Assets$742,183
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $10.8 million | 50 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 47 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 19 | $742,183 |
How to apply
Global Village Charitable Trust 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 Global Village Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $425,000 |
| New York | 12 | $362,029 |
| Ohio | 1 | $180,000 |
| California | 4 | $166,111 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | General operation | $425,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | General operation | $180,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | General operation | $151,094 |
| Freshgrass Public Foundation | General operation | $100,000 |
| Glens Falls Youth Center | General operation | $87,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | General operation | $36,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operation | $25,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies | General operation | $20,223 |
| Museums Moving Forward Inc | General operation | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberities Union Inc | General operation | $18,000 |
| Pro Publica | General operation | $18,000 |
| Center for Art Research and Alliance | General operation | $15,000 |
| St Anne's School | General operation | $10,111 |
| Central Synagogue | General operation | $10,104 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | General operation | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General operation | $4,008 |
| Temple Beth El | General operation | $1,800 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | General operation | $1,800 |
| Friends of Up Yonda Farm | General operation | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel R Lewis
- Marley Blue Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Global Village Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Global Village Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Global Village Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel R Lewis (Trustee) and Marley Blue Lewis (Foundation Manager).
What does Global Village Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.