Global Opportunity Fund

Organization Overview

Global Opportunity Fund is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Opportunity Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE GO FUNDS METHOD IS TO IMPLEMENT OUR PROGRAMS THROUGH LOCAL, INDIGENOUS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL, OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL TRAINING TO OUR LOCAL PARTNERS, THE GO FUND STRIVES TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR PROGRAMS, SO THAT WOMEN AND CHILDREN GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED REGARDLESS OF OUTSIDE RESOURCES. COMMITMENT: THE GO FUND IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE POOREST OF THE POOR, SPECIFICALLY VULNERABLE WOMEN IN AFRICA. WE RECOGNIZE THAT IN ORDER TO REDUCE POVERTY AND SUFFERING IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, WE MUST IMPROVE THE LIVELIHOOD OF THEIR WOMEN. A TRUTH THAT CUTS ACROSS SOCIETAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IS THAT WOMEN ARE TYPICALLY THE PRIMARY CUSTODIAN OF A FAMILYS NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC LONGEVITY. YET IN MANY PARTS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD, PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA, THESE WOMEN DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INDEPENDENCE, INCOME, AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE. THE GO FUND ADDRESSES THIS DISPARITY BY DELIV

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN 2023 WE EXPANDED OUR REACH IN BOTH KENYA AND GHANA IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION TO ELEVATE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. TWO OF THE PROJECTS OF DISTINCTION THAT TOOK PLACE IN GHANA WERE THE BUILD OUT OF A MATERNITY WARD IN ASEBU GHANA AND A COMPLETE REMODEL OF THE HOME FOR HOPE, A BOARDING FACILITY FOR PARENTLESS CHILDREN WHO ATTEND PATHFINDER ACADEMY - A SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE GO FUND. IN KENYA, WE STARTED A CULINARY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING CENTER WHICH DELIVERS HOT MEALS TO THE ELDERLY AND TO DISADVANTAGE CHILDREN IN THE AREA. ADDITIONALLY WE IMPROVED WATER AND SANITATION AT A SCHOOL FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IN KISII KENYA. ALSO CONTRIBUTED ONE TIME FUNDS FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE FEBRUARY 2023 EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Davie
Trustee
$0
Jon Lefkowitz
Treasurer
$0
Sarah Davie
Chairman
$0
Anais Pierce
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$242,085
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$242,085
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $242,085

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