named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Circumnavigators Foundation Scholar Program
Annual program that funds undergraduate students from partner universities to circumnavigate the globe and conduct independent research on international themes including sustainability, education, health, and human rights
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awards travel-study grants to undergraduate studentsProvides approximately $10,000 grants to outstanding college juniors to support multi-country, around-the-world study projects between junior and senior years, with a history of over 100 sponsored students through this program.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funds academic research on global issuesAwards grants to support undergraduate and graduate research on global topics such as statelessness, sustainable tourism, food distribution, internet communication, childhood malnutrition, and the global image of America.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Hosts photo contest with proceeds to FoundationOrganizes a photo contest and directs all proceeds to the Foundation, supporting its broader mission through member engagement.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operates local Chapters for member eventsManages an international network of local Chapters where members can attend events and engage with the global circumnavigation community.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes The Log magazineProduces and provides public access to The Log, the Club's magazine, which has been published continuously since 1910.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts regular member meetings for global travel insight sharingOrganizes regular meetings where members who have circumnavigated the globe share insights from their global travel experiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$5K5%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5891%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$77K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY SANCILIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $67K |
board members · 15
- EDA PETERSON — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH RIDER — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN SCORDATO — DIRECTOR
- JENEANE BLOM — DIRECTOR
- KATHY SINCLAIR — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET HUTZEL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BELL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PULDY — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE DOYLE — DIRECTOR
- RICK JENNEWINE — DIRECTOR
- RON WILKINSON — DIRECTOR
- TOM VAN HORN — DIRECTOR
- TROY TRUJILLO — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM GIRTMAN — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM MASON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Arizona State University Partner — Participating university whose students receive grants for travel-study projects.
- Arizona State University Partner — Repeated institutional affiliation of funded scholars; academic partner in global research projects.
- Arizona State University Partner — Source institution for Foundation Scholars receiving travel grants.
- Brandeis University Partner — Source institution for Foundation Scholars receiving travel grants.
- Circumnavigators Club Network — Foundation established by and affiliated with the Circumnavigators Club to further its mission.
- Circumnavigators Club Partner — Primary source of donations for the Foundation's grant programs.
- Circumnavigators Club Foundation Network — Related entity that raises funds and administers grants for student study projects.
- Facebook Network — Platform used to share content and engage with members and the public.
- Florida Gulf Coast University Partner — Participating university whose students receive grants for travel-study projects.
- Florida Gulf Coast University Partner — Source institution for a Foundation Scholar receiving a travel grant.
- Georgetown University Partner — Participating university whose students receive grants for travel-study projects.
- Georgetown University Partner — Recurring institutional affiliation of funded scholars; long-standing relationship in supporting international research.
- Georgetown University Partner — Source institution for multiple Foundation Scholars receiving travel grants.
- International Headquarters Government — Located in New York City, serves as the central administrative body for the global organization.
- John Philip Sousa Partner — Founding-era member of the Circumnavigators Club.
- Northwestern University Partner — Participating university whose students receive grants for travel-study projects.
- Northwestern University Partner — Repeated institutional affiliation of funded scholars; partner in supporting global research initiatives.
- Northwestern University Partner — Source institution for multiple Foundation Scholars receiving travel grants.
- Princeton University Partner — Institutional affiliation of funded scholars; collaborates through scholar grants for international research.
- RSS Network — Used for content syndication and distribution of blog updates.
- University of Liverpool Partner — Source institution for Foundation Scholars receiving travel grants.
- University of Michigan Partner — Institutional affiliation of multiple funded scholars; collaborator in international research through scholarship support.
- William Jennings Bryan Partner — Presented the Club's gavel.
- universities Partner — Participate in the grant program and contribute donations to support the Foundation.
strategies · 2
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.
- Education and International Understanding Through Global Travel Grantsmethodology: education_through_global_travelBy funding educational travel, study, and research that involves circumnavigating the globe, the organization advances cross-cultural understanding, international relations, and experiential learning because immersive global travel fosters deep personal and academic insight into global issues.
- Global Fellowship Through Shared Circumnavigation Experiencemethodology: community_of_practiceBy bringing together individuals who have circumnavigated the globe, the organization fosters meaningful community, intellectual exchange, and global understanding because shared firsthand global travel creates a unique bond and mutual perspective that drives engagement and learning.