irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.35MOPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE ECHIDNA GIVING PROJECT: INCLUDE COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS, AND COORDINATION OF THE SELECTION OF GRANT RECIPIENTS. STRUCTURED AS A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FUND HOSTED AT MYRIAD USA, THE ECHIDNA GIVING PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER THE PROMISE OF GIRLS EDUCATION IN INDIA AND EAST AFRICA.
- #2 $212KEACH YEAR, MYRIAD USA ORGANIZES AN INTENSIVE STUDY VISIT ON THE ART & SCIENCE OF FUNDRAISING, TO INTRODUCE UNIVERSITIES AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. DURING FOUR DAYS OF DISCUSSIONS WITH SOME OF NEW YORK CITY'S MOST TALENTED FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS, PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO BROADEN THEIR FUNDING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Corporate Philanthropy Services
Provides tailored advisory and grant management services for corporate donors engaging in international giving
Disaster Response Program
Mobilizes philanthropy during crises to deliver emergency aid and support recovery efforts in affected regions
Family Philanthropy Services
Advises individuals, families, and family foundations on global giving strategies and multigenerational philanthropy
Global Grants Management
Manages end-to-end grantmaking processes for donors supporting nonprofits across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 2 activities
- Enable legacy giving for global charitable supportAllows donors to establish Legacy Funds to provide sustained funding for charitable initiatives and communities worldwide.
- Facilitate international grantmaking for U.S. donorsAdministers donor advised funds and advised gifts to enable U.S. donors to support pre-vetted nonprofit partners globally, with no minimum contribution or grantmaking fee. Facilitated $195 million in grants to 1,075 nonprofits across 103 countries in 2025.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Deliver fundraising education and training programsOffers in-person and technical training sessions for fundraising professionals, including on donor outreach, AI integration in fundraising, and solicitation techniques.
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Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
- Expand global charitable funding through capacity-building platformsDevelops and maintains platforms and services—including donor directories and cross-border expertise—that increase the flow of funds into the global charitable sector, leveraging partnerships like KBFUS and Give2Asia.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Operate Disaster Response Funds for international emergenciesManages dedicated funds to enable rapid donor support for international disaster relief efforts, providing a mechanism for timely and tax-efficient giving during crises.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administer American Friends Funds for foreign nonprofitsEstablishes U.S.-based giving vehicles that allow international organizations to receive tax-deductible donations from American donors; approved within three to four weeks of application.
- Provide philanthropy advisory and consulting servicesOffers bespoke consulting through Advisory Plus and other services to enhance donor giving strategies, including for one-time or sustained international support.
- Support international art donations through Myriad ARTProvides specialized services to assist donors in navigating legal, cultural, and tax requirements when donating artworks and collections to museums overseas.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$200.54M
Contributions & grants$192.83M96%
Program service revenue$3.99M2%
Investment income$3.72M2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$175.05M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.81M
Grants paid out$168.62M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$122.96M
Cash$67.90M
Investments$16.76M
Liabilities$42.28M
Net assets$80.68M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +65.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN PAUL WARMOES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 45 | $521K |
| ELLENA FOTINATOS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $270K |
| SHEENA AGARWAL | CHIEF PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER | 45 | $231K |
| KADIATOU SYLLA | DIRECTOR - AFRICA | 45 | $196K |
| MONICA CARRILLO ZEGARRA | DIRECTOR - LATIN AMERICA | 45 | $184K |
| SUZANA ERICKSON | MANAGER- EUROPE | 45 | $132K |
| REBECCA ANN STIBBE | DIRECTOR - FAMILY | 45 | $111K |
board members · 12
- AHMED FAHIM — DIRECTOR
- BRIEUC VAN DAMME — TREASURER
- CAROLINE KRONLEY — DIRECTOR
- CECILIA TORNAGHI — DIRECTOR
- DAVID O'SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- DIEN YUEN — DIRECTOR
- EVARISTUS MAINSAH — SECRETARY
- FREDA ZIETLOW — VICE CHAIR
- MARYAN AINSWORTH — DIRECTOR
- PRADEEP NAIR — DIRECTOR
- SUZY ANTOUNIAN — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS LEYSEN — CHAIR
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Community Foundations Partner — Partners with community foundations to facilitate international giving by their clients.
- Every.org Partner — Online giving partner for credit card and cryptocurrency donations
- Foreign Nonprofits Partner — Partners with foreign nonprofits to enable them to receive tax-deductible donations in the U.S. through American Friends Funds and Myriad ART.
- Gates Foundation Partner — Coparticipated in a webinar on philanthropic deserts in West and Francophone Africa.
- Give2Asia Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- Give2Asia Partner — Longtime partner whose expertise and networks are integrated into Myriad USA; maintains brand and focuses on China.
- Give2Asia Partner — Partner organization for facilitating philanthropic giving to China.
- Give2Asia Australia Partner — Melbourne-based Deductible Gift Recipient funding overseas poverty alleviation projects; previously operated as Give2Asia Australia.
- Give2Asia Foundation Ltd Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- IRS Government — Recognized by the IRS with tax-exempt status under EIN 58-2277856.
- KBF Canada Partner — Montreal-based charitable organization enabling and implementing charitable projects; previously operated as KBF Canada.
- King Baudouin Foundation Partner — Europe-based public benefit foundation facilitating philanthropy in Belgium, Europe, and globally; represented by Myriad.
- King Baudouin Foundation United States Network — Myriad USA is the rebranded form of KBFUS, continuing its mission and networks.
- King Baudouin Foundation United States Partner — New York-based 501(c)(3) facilitating global giving; previously operated as King Baudouin Foundation United States.
- Laura Fredricks Partner — Collaborates with Laura Fredricks, JD, CEO and Founder of THE ASK©, to deliver fundraising training.
- Myriad Australia Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- Myriad Canada Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- Myriad Europe Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- Myriad, the Alliance for Borderless Giving Network — Myriad USA is a member of this global network that facilitates cross-border philanthropy.
- Prism the Gift Fund Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- Prism the Gift Fund Partner — UK registered charity working to increase global charitable funding flows.
- Professional Advisors Partner — Partners with professional advisors to help their clients support international causes during or after their lifetimes.
- Segal Family Foundation Partner — Coparticipated in a webinar on philanthropic deserts in West and Francophone Africa.
- Sheena Agarwal Partner — Chief Partnerships Officer at Myriad USA, point of contact for corporate partnership conversations.
- TT Foundation Advisors Partner — Singapore registered nonprofit providing philanthropy advisory and management services in Singapore and Asia.
- Temasek Trust Foundation Advisors Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- The Gift Trust Network — Member of the Myriad Alliance, a network of organizations facilitating cross-border giving.
- pre-vetted nonprofit partners Partner — Collaborates with a global network of pre-vetted nonprofit partners to facilitate international giving.
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.
- Cross-Border Facilitation Through Intermediary Trustmethodology: intermediary_funding_modelBy acting as a trusted U.S.-based fiduciary, we enable international giving and access to U.S. philanthropy because donors and nonprofits rely on institutional credibility, legal compliance, and tax efficiency to overcome cross-jurisdictional barriers.
- Local Knowledge-Driven Grantmakingmethodology: local-knowledge-driven givingBy leveraging in-country expertise and local networks, we produce more effective and culturally appropriate grantmaking outcomes because local actors have superior contextual understanding of community needs and operational realities.
- Philanthropy Architect Modelmethodology: philanthropy_architectBy designing customized giving solutions for donors and nonprofits, we increase philanthropic effectiveness because tailored structures better align with specific goals, contexts, and impact timelines.