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The Center for Global Enterprise Ltd
New York, NY · EIN 461985517 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W05 · Public & Societal Benefit · Medium ($1M-$10M) · thecge.net
revenue
$9.9M
expenses
$7.3M
net assets
$5.2M
employees
2
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

The CGE was established to help educate societal stakeholders as well as individuals from the private sector, the public sector, and academia on the globally integrated economy and its promise for a better future.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Global Enterprise is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution focused on educating stakeholders about the globally integrated economy. It conducts research and convenes leaders through specialized institutes on topics including digital supply chains, corporate governance, AI, and cybersecurity. The organization also runs capacity-building programs for women entrepreneurs and a global scholars network.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative
12-month capacity building program that empowers women entrepreneurs in Africa to develop resilient businesses.
Applied Corporate Governance Institute
Nonprofit organization advising companies on understanding, engaging, and succeeding with investors in complex shareholder matters.
Cyber Readiness Institute
Initiative that convenes business leaders to share resources and knowledge to inform the development of free cybersecurity tools for small and medium-sized businesses.
Digital Supply Chain Institute
Research institute focused on the evolution of enterprise supply chains in the digital economy and the creation and practical application of supply chain management best practices.
Global Scholars Program
Worldwide learning community for business-interested students, faculty, and professionals.
Institute for Advanced Enterprise AI
Collaborates with organizations to develop trustworthy, transparent, and reliable AI solutions for enterprise use, emphasizing explainable decision-making and operational precision.
The Data & Trusted AI Alliance
Initiative focused on advancing the use of AI with transparency, accountability, and shared learning through POV projects.
The New Enlightenment Initiative
CEO forum that brings together chief executives to share insights, plan industry research, and discuss solutions for greater impact.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • AI Governance and Ethical Research 2 activities
    • Advancing responsible AI practices through consortium and advisory services
      Establishes and supports a not-for-profit consortium of businesses and institutions to develop and adopt trustworthy, transparent, and reliable AI systems, while advising enterprises on responsible AI deployment and decision-making transparency.
    • Research on global economic and technological trends
      Conducts applied research on the globally integrated economy, digital supply chains, artificial intelligence, cyber risks, and geopolitical impacts on business, producing actionable insights and tools for enterprise and societal resilience.
  • Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
    • Capacity building for women entrepreneurs in Africa
      Operates a 12-month blended learning program in leadership and business management for female entrepreneurs across 52 African countries, building resilient businesses and creating measurable impact for over 800 small and mid-sized enterprises.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Convening business leaders for knowledge sharing and industry research
      Organizes forums for CEOs and business leaders to exchange insights, plan research initiatives, and develop best practices to increase impact across industries.
  • Privacy-Preserving Cybersecurity & Data Collaboration 1 activity
    • Development of free cybersecurity tools for small and medium-sized businesses
      Convenes business leaders and stakeholders to develop and distribute free cybersecurity tools that improve cyber readiness for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Economic and Financial Research 1 activity
    • Education and outreach on the globally integrated economy
      Provides education and analysis to stakeholders across the private sector, public sector, and academia on the structure and dynamics of the globally integrated economy.
  • International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
    • Global learning and engagement programs
      Engages students, faculty, professionals, and business leaders through global learning communities and initiatives, reaching over 240 universities, 4,000 learners, and 100 countries via the Global Scholars Program and other platforms.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Podcast production on global business topics
      Produces and distributes a monthly podcast series featuring conversations and analysis with business leaders on pressing global business issues, available across major podcast platforms.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.94M
Contributions & grants$8.28M83%
Program service revenue$1.66M17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.26M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.79M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.03M
Cash$6.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.78M
Net assets$5.25M
Liquid reserves10.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Christopher Caine President 40 $282K
Jon Iwata Director 0 $242K
Monica Consiglio Chief of Staff 40 $157K
board members · 9
  • David Kappos — Secretary
  • Douglas Haynes — Director
  • Jerry Yang — Director
  • Jim Breyer — Director
  • Kevin Warsh — Director
  • Li Shufu — Director
  • Michael Spence — Director
  • Samuel Palmisano — Chairman
  • Shelly Lazarus — Director
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Partner — CGE leads the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative as part of its initiatives.
  • African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on building capacity of African women entrepreneurs.
  • Applied Corporate Governance Institute Partner — CGE is responsible for the Applied Corporate Governance Institute.
  • Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong Partner — Co-published analysis on the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on supply chains and financial markets.
  • Cyber Readiness Institute Network — Non-profit initiative hosted by The Center for Global Enterprise to advance cyber readiness for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Cyber Readiness Institute Partner — CGE supports the Cyber Readiness Institute as a key initiative.
  • Digital Supply Chain Institute Partner — CGE spearheads the Digital Supply Chain Institute as one of its key initiatives.
  • General Catalyst Partner — Co-chairs the Data & Trusted AI Alliance through its chairman and managing director, Ken Chenault.
  • Global Scholars Program Partner — CGE sponsors the Global Scholars Program as one of its initiatives.
  • Goldman Sachs Funder — Provided a grant to support the launch of DSCI, AWEC, and CRI initiatives.
  • IBM Partner — Involved in the Data & Trusted AI Alliance through former chairman and CEO Sam Palmisano, who serves as co-chair.
  • The Center for Global Enterprise Network — Institute for Advanced Enterprise AI operates as an initiative within The Center for Global Enterprise.
  • The Data & Trusted AI Alliance Partner — CGE leads The Data & Trusted AI Alliance as a key initiative.
  • The New Enlightenment Initiative Partner — CGE leads The New Enlightenment Initiative as a core program.
  • The Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support applied research and learning on platform research in Africa.
  • The USA Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Partner — CGE spearheads the USA Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative as part of its initiatives.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Applied Research and Knowledge Codification for Practical Tools
    methodology: applied_research_and_learning
    By translating research and expert knowledge into structured, testable forms—such as AI reasoning engines and codified logic—the organization generates reliable, actionable tools that improve decision-making and operational effectiveness in complex business environments, because formalizing knowledge enhances precision, scalability, and real-world application.
  • Collaborative Executive Convening for Industry Change
    methodology: executive_collaborative
    By convening CEOs and cross-sector leaders in structured dialogue, the organization drives industry-wide adoption of best practices and co-developed solutions, because collective insight and peer alignment generate broader, faster implementation than individual organizational efforts.
  • Research-Based Understanding of Global Enterprise
    methodology: research-based analysis
    By conducting nonpartisan research on economic and technological trends, the organization advances understanding of the globally integrated economy and its societal impacts, because evidence-based analysis builds cross-sector stakeholder engagement and informs practical decision-making.