Program 1 · 2.5% of program spending $2.5M
Capital assistance: through its subsidiaries, global communities makes micro credit and small enterprise loans at prevailing market interest rates to low-income individuals in developing countries.
The 990 read · EIN 52-0846183 · MD · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025
Global Communities
Global Communities: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“Global Communities brings together local ingenuity and global insights to save lives and secure strong futures.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $455K Carolyn Hessler-Radelet, 0.4% of spending
- Revenue
- $112.1M 95.1% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $123.8M 78.8% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $134.7M end of FY ending Sep 2025
- Savings
- 13.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 221 employees
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 78.8¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
78.8¢
Programs, $97.6M
0.8¢
Fundraising, $1.0M
20.4¢
Admin, $25.2M
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Global Communities spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $106.6M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $123.8M to $134.7M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
124
124
125
120
138
139
154
136
154
164
161
135
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Carolyn Hessler-Radelet
President & CEO
$455,244
Brian K Kemple
Chief of Party (end 04/25)
$349,199
Eric M O'neill
Former Key Employee
$316,408
Nikolos Oakley
Cfao (end 08/25)
$315,143
Lana Abu-Hijleh
Country Director, Palestine
$270,059
Justin Secrease
Acting Country Dir. (end 06/25)
$270,040
Nicolas Ford
Chief of Party Tanzania (end 08/25)
$248,164
Nubia Pacheco
Gc & Chief Ethics Off. (beg. 11/24)
$239,084
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arentfox Schiff Llp | Legal fees | $1,035,715 |
| Acute Incite LLC | Technical assistance | $504,732 |
| Grf Cpas & Advisors | Audit & tax fees | $496,414 |
| Grant Thornton Advisors LLC | Erp design & implementation | $407,320 |
| Latham & Watkins Llp | Legal fees | $287,317 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Global Communities.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Global Communities CEO make?
Carolyn Hessler-Radelet, President & CEO, received $455,244 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.4% of Global Communities' $123.8M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Global Communities donations go to programs?
Global Communities reported 78.8% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 0.8% as fundraising and 20.4% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IXHow much money does Global Communities have?
Net assets were $134.7M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 13.1 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part XDoes Global Communities have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Global Communities Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Global Communities Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Global Communities: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/global-communities/