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GIVOLOGY
New York, NY · EIN 262786467 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · givology.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$149K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

support education in developing world

profile · synthesized from sources

Givology is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit that supports education in the developing world by connecting donors with grassroots projects and student scholarships. The organization emphasizes transparency and community engagement, enabling donors to interact directly with students and track their impact. Givology operates through a network of volunteer-led chapters and digital campaigns that raise funds and awareness globally.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

#GivInspiration Campaign
Social media initiative encouraging individuals to share stories of community impact through short videos to inspire giving and action
Givology Chapters
Volunteer-led school or community clubs that fundraise, raise awareness, and advocate for education in the developing world
Givology Essay Contest
Annual contest inviting youth to write fiction or nonfiction essays on barriers to education and solutions
Scholarships for Refugees in Thailand
Provides merit-based scholarships for displaced Myanmar children and supports school capacity building in Mae Sot, Thailand
WASH Program
Improves water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in 15 primary schools in Gulu District, Northern Uganda to enhance education quality for girls
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • School Infrastructure Development 2 activities
    • Improving WASH facilities in schools
      Implements Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) improvements in 15 primary schools in Gulu District, Northern Uganda, with the goal of enhancing education quality, particularly for girls.
    • Supporting school infrastructure and capacity building
      Supports education projects such as library construction, teacher training, classroom refurbishment, school lunch programs, extracurricular enrichment, and technology programs, including school capacity building in Mae Sot, Thailand for displaced Myanmar children.
  • Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Curating grassroots education projects
      Identifies and curates grassroots education projects based on funding priorities defined by local partners, ensuring alignment with community needs and organizational goals.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding education initiatives in the developing world
      Provides grants to support education projects and student scholarships in the developing world, partnering with grassroots organizations to identify funding priorities and facilitate donor support. Has raised over $700,000 to support more than 5,000 students across 30+ countries through 50+ grassroots partnerships.
  • Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
    • Hosting creative engagement initiatives
      Hosts essay contests, video contests, and virtual exhibitions such as the “Hope Across Borders” photography exhibition and the “Stitching the COVID Story” NFT Shop to engage the public in stories of education and displacement.
  • Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
    • Operating an online platform for donor-funded education projects and scholarships
      Runs an online platform that enables individual donors to browse, fund, and track the impact of grassroots education projects and individual student scholarships, with updates and impact tracking facilitated through the platform.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizing volunteer-led fundraising events
      Organizes and supports volunteer-led fundraising events such as dance-a-thons, silent auctions, international food nights, and holiday challenges to raise funds for education initiatives and student scholarships.
  • Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
    • Producing content on global education and volunteer experiences
      Produces blog posts and newsletters summarizing chapter activities, research on global education, and personal field experiences, published on Givology’s central blog and shared via volunteer profiles.
  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Providing individual student scholarships
      Awards individual scholarships to students in the developing world to support their completion of education, with donor-funded scholarships facilitated through partnerships with grassroots organizations.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Running awareness and engagement campaigns
      Conducts donor registration drives, educational speaker events, and social media campaigns such as #GivInspiration to build awareness about global education philanthropy and inspire action.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Facilitating donor-student engagement through letters and updates
      Enables donors to send encouraging letters to students through a messaging function and shares student progress via blog content and volunteer profiles.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$51K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$41K
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$149K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +74.6%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Aid Afghanistan for Education Partner — Features Aid Afghanistan for Education in a podcast interview to highlight its work unlocking educational potential in Afghanistan.
  • Allyson Park Partner — Participant in Givology's essay contest; contributed a winning nonfiction essay on education
  • Chetana Foundation Partner — Features Chetana Foundation in a podcast interview to highlight its efforts to strengthen education and community development.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for volunteer engagement and outreach through social media interaction.
  • Givology Network — Organization supporting students and schools globally through a network of partners.
  • Givology chapters Network — Local volunteer groups affiliated with Givology that conduct fundraising, awareness campaigns, and community engagement in support of global education initiatives.
  • Givology volunteers Partner — Volunteers contribute content and participation to the #GivInspiration campaign.
  • Kisoboka Africa Partner — Partnership with Kisoboka Africa to support financial literacy training and youth empowerment in Uganda.
  • Loore Lill Partner — Participant in Givology's essay contest; contributed a winning creative essay on education
  • Mae Sot region schools Partner — Local education partners in Mae Sot, Thailand implementing scholarship and capacity-building programs.
  • Our partners Partner — Local organizations that define their own funding priorities and implement education programs with Givology's support.
  • Primary schools in Gulu District Partner — Schools in Northern Uganda receiving WASH facility improvements to support girls' education.
  • Schools for Children of the World Partner — Features Schools for Children of the World in a podcast interview to discuss its focus on providing education to underserved children globally.
  • Stitching the COVID Story Partner — Collaborated on an NFT Shop project.
  • Twitter Partner — Platform used for volunteer engagement and outreach through social media interaction.
  • University of Pennsylvania Network — Founding institution where Givology was started by students.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts video archive used for education advocacy and awareness sharing.
  • grassroots partners Partner — Local organizations that implement education projects and define their own funding priorities.
  • high impact grassroots organizations Partner — Collaborates with grassroots organizations to identify and fund education projects and scholarships.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Aggregation of Small Contributions
    methodology: aggregation_of_small_contributions
    By pooling small financial donations and volunteer hours from many individuals, we produce large-scale collective impact in global education because widespread participation increases both resource volume and donor engagement.
  • Grassroots-Led Prioritization
    methodology: grassroots-led_prioritization
    By allowing local grassroots partners to identify and prioritize their own funding needs, we produce more impactful and sustainable education interventions because locally-informed decisions reflect real community needs and ownership.
  • Participatory Giving Model
    methodology: participatory_giving
    By involving donors directly in funding decisions and impact tracking through transparent platforms, we produce deeper donor engagement and sustained support because donors feel personal connection and accountability to outcomes.
  • Story-Based Engagement
    methodology: story-based_engagement
    By using personal storytelling and lived experiences, we inspire action and increase engagement in global education because emotional resonance builds empathy and motivates sustained involvement.
  • Volunteer-Run Efficiency Model
    methodology: volunteer-run_model
    By operating as a 100% volunteer-run organization, we maximize financial impact and transparency because overhead costs are minimized, ensuring more funds reach grassroots education projects directly.