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Powering individuals, communities, and nations to build trust and advance peace and prosperity through international exchange.

Global Ties U.S. helps communities across the United States make lasting connections with people around the globe through international exchange, harnessing the diplomatic potential of our country’s greatest asset: our people. 

Donate today to help us expand citizen participation in diplomacy and shape a more peaceful and prosperous future. 

Stronger communities. Stronger alliances. Diplomacy Begins Here.

Global Ties U.S. is a registered 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID #52-0848094). You can also support our work by mailing a check to 1000 Vermont Ave. NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

Thank You

The Citizen Diplomat Society honors individuals who have made an extraordinary impact on the mission of Global Ties U.S. through lifetime contributions of $20,000 or more, or contributions of any amount for 15+ years.

The Gold Star Legacy Circle honors individuals who have made an enduring impact by including Global Ties U.S. in their will, retirement, or estate plans. Learn more

Where to Give

Where Needed Most

Unrestricted gifts provide valuable flexible funding and directly support our mission to build trust and advance peace and prosperity through international exchange.

Support Global Ties U.S. by giving where needed most 

Emerging Leaders Program

Help prepare the next generation of young people for careers in international exchange and public diplomacy.

Support the Emerging Leaders Program

Other Ways to Give

Remembering Global Ties U.S. in Your Will or Trust 

By including Global Ties U.S. in your estate plans, you create a lasting legacy and make an enduring impact on the future of citizen diplomacy. Learn more

Make a Gift from Your Investments

A qualified charitable distribution, or QCD, is an otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA that is paid directly from the IRA to a qualified charity. Donors who are over 70 ½ years of age may use QCDs to satisfy all or part of their required minimum distribution. 

Looking to give through your Thrift Savings Plan? QCDs can only be made from an IRA. To donate retirement assets in a TSP, 401(k) or other vehicles, you must first roll those funds over into a qualified IRA. To donate to Global Ties U.S. from your IRA, instruct the custodian of your IRA to make a distribution directly to Global Ties U.S. (your IRA custodians may send the QCD check directly to Global Ties U.S., or send you a check made payable to Global Ties U.S.). Request forms for two popular IRA custodians, Schwab and Fidelity, are linked below. State laws regarding charitable deductions vary. Consult an advisor. 

Charles Schwab QCD Request Form

Fidelity QCD Request Form (online or by mail)