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Global Partners for Development

Ending poverty through the power of partnership

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three stars

89.09

320 Professional Center Drive Suite 120
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
tel: (707) 588-0550   Web Site
EIN: 94-2537375

Board Leadership
Dave Stare
President

CEO
Daniel Casanova
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.09 three stars
  Financial 96.44 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 85.00 three stars
This rating was published 05/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Since 1989, Global Partners for Development (GPFD) has worked to achieve an end to hunger throughout the world, especially as it affects the survival and development of children. The purpose of GPFD is to bring outside resources to communities that struggle with the innumerable problems associated with hunger and poverty, and to assist those communities in bringing about appropriate development, improved health, education, and economic self-reliance. GPFD builds partnerships, matching people and resources with community development projects for the purpose of advancing the health and well being of humanity. GPFD has been working on projects that have included development of clean water sources, child nutrition, medical and health care, education, and women's economic self-reliance.

Since 1989, Global Partners for Development (GPFD) has worked to achieve an end to hunger throughout the world, especially as it affects the survival and development of children. The purpose of GPFD is to bring outside resources to communities that struggle with the innumerable problems associated with hunger and poverty, and to assist those communities in bringing about appropriate development, improved health, education, and economic self-reliance. GPFD builds partnerships, matching people and resources with community development projects for the purpose of advancing the health and well being of humanity. GPFD has been working on projects that have included development of clean water sources, child nutrition, medical and health care, education, and women's economic self-reliance.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2017
Number of people receiving safe drinking water from community systems
39,799
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
51,158
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This impact information is current as of October 2018, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

96.44

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

85.00

This rating was published 05/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 81.3%
  Administrative Expenses 8.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.19
  Program Expenses Growth 43.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Global Partners for Development on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Global Partners for Development on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Global Partners for Development (CA) 89.09 three stars
Child Legacy International (TX) 93.47 four stars
Catholic Relief Services (MD) 90.91 four stars
InterAction (DC) 86.48 three stars
Amref Health Africa (NY) 87.65 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $761,859
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $150,786
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $912,645
   Program Service Revenue $20,144
Total Primary Revenue $932,789
   Other Revenue $-15,237
TOTAL REVENUE $917,552
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $647,916
   Administrative Expenses $74,194
   Fundraising Expenses $70,578
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $792,688
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $124,864
   
Net Assets $851,167

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Construction and Rehabilitation of Classrooms and School Equipment $303,786 46.9%
Water & Sanitation $140,461 21.7%
Construction and Rehabilitation of Clinics $123,388 19.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-03 05/01/2018 89.09 three stars
2016-03 06/01/2017 89.00 three stars
2015-03 07/01/2016 81.64 three stars
2015-03 06/01/2016 78.22 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-03 06/01/2015 77.72 two stars
2014-03 05/01/2015 76.24 two stars
2013-03 12/01/2014 72.90 two stars
2013-03 06/01/2014 71.40 two stars
2013-03 04/01/2014 66.86 one star
2012-03 09/01/2013 63.79 one star
2011-03 08/01/2012 83.30 three stars
2009-03 09/20/2011 92.58 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-03 09/01/2010 94.95 four stars
2008-03 10/01/2009 96.78 four stars
2007-03 10/01/2008 96.73 four stars
2006-03 08/01/2007 93.97 four stars
2005-03 06/01/2006 93.66 four stars
2004-03 07/01/2005 92.13 four stars
2003-03 07/01/2004 93.49 four stars
2002-03 12/01/2003 90.54 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 94-2537375
Name in IRS Master File GLOBAL PARTNERS FOR DEVELOPMENT
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (995) Described in section 509(a)(2) of the Code
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1979
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End March
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • March, 2017
  • March, 2016
  • March, 2015
  • March, 2014
  • March, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$64,056 8.08% D. Casanova Executive Director

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Global Partners for Development (CA) 89.09 three stars
Carolina for Kibera (NC) 90.05 four stars
WE Charity (NY) 94.74 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

Global Partners for Development
320 Professional Center Drive
Suite 120
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
tel: (707) 588-0550
fax: (707) 588-0580
EIN: 94-2537375

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Board Leadership

Dave Stare
President

CEO

Daniel Casanova
Executive Director

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