named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Discovery Clubs and Reading Clubs
Volunteer-led enrichment programs in the Dominican Republic offering academic support and mentorship to students.
Girls Club
Program providing safe spaces and mentorship for girls and young women across Latin America to build confidence, leadership, and life skills.
Rincón de la Calma
Mental health initiative in partnership with Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation to expand access to emotional well-being resources for youth.
Safe Spaces and After-School Programs
Community school initiatives transforming educational environments into inclusive, safe, and supportive spaces for students across Latin America.
SanaMente
Regional mental health program that strengthens institutions, transforms practices, and promotes well-being in communities affected by violence and trauma.
Youth Impact Leaders
Youth leadership and development program launched in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico to empower young people with skills and opportunities to build futures in their home communities.
Youth with Purpose
Joint initiative with the Governments of Guatemala and the United States to create educational and employment opportunities for youth.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Conduct advocacy and awareness campaignsHosts events, speaker series, and an Annual Benefit Gala to raise awareness of its programs, celebrate achievements, and engage supporters. Enables personal fundraising campaigns such as birthday pledges and marathons to support the organization’s mission.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Deliver community-level mental health programsProvides trauma-informed mental health care to over 9 million Central Americans through locally tailored, non-clinical programs implemented in collaboration with government, schools, and health facilities. Includes the SanaMente Mental Health program, which trains frontline workers and community members to recognize, understand, and reduce trauma and stress.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Evaluate and document program impactProduces annual reports documenting work and achievements, and has undergone external evaluation by the World Bank and other organizations to assess program effectiveness.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Expand mental health care through grant fundingFunds the expansion of community-level mental health care in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through a $42 million grant from The Audacious Project to support over 9 million Central Americans.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Fund community volunteer centers and programsFunds a volunteer center in San Salvador that delivers health care, mentoring, and after-school programs to children and families affected by poverty and violence.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Implement education initiatives for marginalized youthEngages over 604,000 participants in education initiatives through after-school programs, academic enrichment (including computer science, debate, English, and leadership), life skills programming, and school infrastructure improvements. Programs aim to promote school retention, reduce exposure to violence, and support personal development in public schools across Latin America.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Mobilize and deploy community volunteersMobilizes over 151,000 volunteers who serve as positive role models and support students’ personal and professional development. Includes volunteer events such as school revitalizations and weekly engagement in school-based Discovery and Reading Clubs in the Dominican Republic.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operate Girls Clubs for adolescent girls and young womenRuns Girls Clubs that build confidence, social skills, reproductive health knowledge, and financial and entrepreneurial capabilities among girls and young women in underserved communities.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide teacher and parent training to support educationOffers teacher training workshops and facilitates parent group discussions to support student empowerment, improve educational outcomes, and promote the value of education in communities.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Run workforce development and youth leadership programsOperates workforce development programs such as Jóvenes Constructores, Mujeres con Futuro, and Jóvenes Emprendedores Sociales that provide youth aged 15–22 with paid placements, life skills training, and employment readiness support. Includes socio-emotional support and service placements with local institutions like schools, clinics, and municipal agencies.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Strengthen maternal and child nutrition and community healthWorks with local stakeholders to improve maternal and child nutrition and strengthen community health services in rural areas through direct health interventions and capacity building.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Train mental health and psychosocial support providersDelivers mental health trainings and workshops to healthcare professionals, first responders, government officials, corporations, police departments, and local NGO partners. Trained 80,127 people in mental health first aid and psychosocial support through the SanaMente program, including 2,326 interventionists and nearly 1,000 trainers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57.52M
Contributions & grants$55.30M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.22M4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42.42M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.07M
Grants paid out$40.23M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$42.80M
Cash$3.24M
Investments$39.05M
Liabilities$9.69M
Net assets$33.11M
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +205.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH BAKER | CEO | 10 | $55K |
board members · 14
- ANA MORALES — DIRECTOR
- CARMEN BUSQUETS — DIRECTOR
- CELINA SOL — DIRECTOR
- DIEGO DE SOLA — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH GRIFFIN — DIRECTOR
- EMILIANO ROMAN — DIRECTOR, FINANCE COMMITTE
- JANA PASQUEL DE SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MOORE — CHAIRMAN
- JOHN SKIPPER — DIRECTOR
- LUIS CERVANTES — DIRECTOR
- ORLANDO MUYSHONDT — DIRECTOR
- RODRIGO PINEDA — DIRECTOR
- SARAH FANDELL — DIRECTOR
- ZITA SAUREL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- J Balvin’s Vibra En Alta Foundation Partner — Collaborating foundation announced during Glasswing’s 10th Annual Benefit Gala.
- Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation Partner — Partnering to launch “Rincón de la Calma,” increasing access to mental health services.
- Local NGOs in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador Partner — Implement the Youth Impact Leaders program locally and receive training and support from Glasswing.
- Millicom (Tigo) Partner — Collaborates on digital education initiatives in Central America, including the #Conectadas platform.
- Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE) Partner — Partnered with Glasswing International and the Starbucks Foundation to deliver youth development programs through art-based workshops.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) PS1 Partner — Collaborated to host students from Glasswing’s New York programs in the "Education as Resistance" exhibition.
- San Bartolo Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Glasswing to deliver the Sanando Heridas (Healing Wounds) program to survivors of social violence.
- Starbucks Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support youth development through artistic workshops, socio-emotional skills training, and employability programs in El Salvador.
- Starbucks Foundation Partner — Long-term partner investing in youth development programs in El Salvador over a 15-year period.
- Starbucks Foundation Partner — Partnership to empower youth talent in El Salvador over a 15-year period.
- TELUS Partner — Hosted a volunteer day at the Ramón Belloso School Center in San Salvador, El Salvador, to support community transformation.
- TELUS Partner — Hosted volunteer days with Glasswing in El Salvador as part of its Days of Giving initiative.
- TELUS Digital El Salvador Partner — Collaborated with Glasswing International on a volunteer day to revitalize school facilities in San Salvador.
- The Audacious Project Funder — Catalyzed $42 million in funding for Glasswing International’s mental health expansion in Central America.
- The Audacious Project Funder — Provided $42 million in funding over five years to support expansion of mental health services in Central America.
- The Butterfly Effect Network — Community of monthly donors supporting Glasswing International's programs, engaged through updates, virtual meet-ups, and impact reporting.
- The Howard G. Buffett Foundation Funder — Provided exclusive initial funding for the Youth Impact Leaders program.
- World Bank Partner — Evaluated Glasswing International's mental health work.
- corporations Partner — Collaborates with corporations to design and implement signature programs addressing local needs and supporting corporate sustainability and employee engagement.
- foundations Partner — Collaborates with foundations to deepen impact through program design, scaling, shared learning, and evidence-based research.
- government Government — Partners with government entities to strengthen maternal and child nutrition and community health services in rural communities.
- international organizations Partner — Partners with international organizations to support its programs.
- local allies Partner — Works with local allies to implement and sustain its initiatives.
- local companies Partner — Collaborates with local companies to improve maternal and child nutrition and community health services in rural areas.
- multinational corporations Partner — Collaborates with multinational corporations as part of its supporter base.
- public institutions Partner — Partners with public institutions to design and scale programs, foster shared learning, and contribute to evidence-based research.
strategies · 5
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.
- Community-Driven Development with Local Ownershipmethodology: community_driven_developmentBy investing in existing local strengths, infrastructure, and leadership, and ensuring communities design and lead their own projects, GLASSWING fosters sustainable change because locally owned solutions are more adaptable, trusted, and resilient.
- Cross-Sector Partnership for Scalable Impactmethodology: evidence_based_collaborative_scalingBy co-designing programs with public institutions, corporations, and foundations, GLASSWING strengthens local implementation and scales evidence-based solutions, because multi-sector collaboration leverages diverse resources and institutional reach for greater sustainability.
- Integrated Community Schools as Holistic Hubsmethodology: community_schools_modelBy transforming schools into integrated centers that deliver academic, mental health, social, and community development services, GLASSWING creates safe, supportive environments where children and families can thrive, because co-located, multi-sector services increase access and reduce systemic fragmentation.
- Integrated Youth Employability with Socio-Emotional Supportmethodology: two_generation_approachBy combining technical workforce training with sustained socio-emotional support and financial inclusion, GLASSWING prepares youth for formal employment and resilience in high-risk environments, because economic opportunity without psychosocial stability is insufficient for long-term success.
- Trauma-Informed Ecosystems for Peacebuildingmethodology: trauma_informed_ecosystemBy integrating trauma-informed care across education, health, and public systems, GLASSWING addresses the root psychological impacts of violence to break cycles of trauma and build community resilience, because healing at the ecosystem level enables long-term peace and development.