Mission
Global Citizen seeks to mobilize millions of people, advocating for the end of extreme poverty, addressing the systemic inequalities that fuel poverty, and encouraging sustainable actions that promote equity and protect the planet.
Basic Information
Founded in
2010
EIN
42-1772557
Total Assets
$17.66 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Ending Extreme Poverty
Mobilizing millions to fight poverty and advocate for equity.

Global Citizen Festival
Events around the world bringing together global citizens to take action.

Advocacy and Policy Change
Connecting people and sectors to drive sustainable change.
Impact Stats
Actions Taken
Global Citizen Festival 2024
Global Citizens take a record 3.4 million actions to defeat poverty, defend the planet, and demand equity.
Amount Raised
Financial Commitments at Mandela 100 Anniversary
$7.4 billion delivered to fight poverty.
Actions Taken
COVID-19 Impact
Global Citizens took over 700K actions to ensure emergency help for over 140 local organizations.
Past Events
Global Citizen Festival 2024
September 28, 2024
Global Citizen Festival: A gathering of stakeholders from various sectors.
Global Citizen Festival 2023
September 23, 2023
The major festival celebrating cultural contributions to advocacy.
VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World
May 8, 2021
A global concert to boost awareness about the impact of COVID-19.
Upcoming Events
Move Afrika: Rwanda
December 6, 2023
A festival featuring various artists to advocate for action against poverty.
Global Citizen Nights in Melbourne
March 6, 2024
A concert featuring Crowded House and many others.
Our Programs
Global Citizen Prize
Celebrates remarkable changemakers who are taking exceptional actions to end extreme poverty.
Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Recognizing the world's most inspiring youth leaders.
Waislitz Global Citizen Awards
Annual cash prizes recognizing excellence in efforts to end extreme poverty.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
65
34
/100
Program Expense Ratio
84.62%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-81.10%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.3426
10
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.193
4
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 52.46M | 92.92% |
Program Services | 3.966M | 7.03% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 33.91K | 0.06% |
Total Revenue | 56.46M | 100.00% |
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