2026-02-17T16:58:34-07:00 2025-09-30 990 2024-10-01 341433786 GLOBAL TIES AKRON GLOB 3305730923 PO Box 1762 Akron OH 443091762 Evangeline Varonis Board President 3306762862 2026-02-17 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Evelyn S Williams 247 Grand Ave Akron OH 44302 176581 0 X www.globaltiesakron.org X 1976 OH Global Ties Akron strengthens corporate, organizational, academic, and personal connections among greater Akron, Northeast Ohio, and the global community through citizen diplomacy, international exchanges, global educational programs, and economic impact. 15 15 3 85 0 0 169470 169086 14252 7495 0 0 0 0 183722 176581 0 0 0 0 136541 137904 0 0 18956 59094 72135 195635 210039 -11913 -33458 93170 70541 2607 8359 90563 62182 Global Ties Akron's mission is to strengthen academic, corporate, organizational, and personal links between Northeast Ohio and the world. Through professional, cultural, and educational programs that foster cross-cultural understanding, they aim to build global bridges that benefit the Greater Akron community. 0 0 6144 14500 0 The Artpreneurship Initiative is a Global Ties Akron program designed to strengthen small business growth by helping artists turn creative talent into sustainable enterprises in the Greater Akron area. Launched in 2024, the initiative supports participants as they clarify and refine viable business concepts, build practical entrepreneurship skills, and connect with Northeast Ohio resources that can help them launch, grow, and create local economic impact. Through professional development, mentorship, and community-based partnerships, the Artpreneurship Initiative helps participants build momentum toward measurable business goals, contributing to Greater Akron's creative economy, job creation, and long-term community vitality. 3772 12750 0 The Know Your Community, Know Your World program is an educational initiative by Global Ties Akron designed to strengthen civic understanding, global awareness, and workforce-ready skills among K-12 students in the Greater Akron area. The program brings experienced guest speakers into classrooms to deliver customized, interactive learning experiences focused on world regions, cultures, and international issues that shape today's economy and society. By partnering with local international scholars, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, the program introduces students to diverse perspectives while highlighting the global connections present within Northeast Ohio. Through these real-world conversations, students build critical thinking skills, cross-cultural communication abilities, and a broader understanding of how local communities connect to national and global priorities. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a globally connected workforce and to contribute meaningfully to their communities after graduation. 3086 0 -1301 Global Threads Boutique is a social enterprise retail store operated by Global Ties Akron and located within Northside Marketplace. The boutique features a curated collection of handmade textiles, jewelry, and artisan goods created by local and international entrepreneurs representing four continents. Through Global Threads Boutique, Global Ties Akron supports small business development and economic participation by providing artisans, including emerging local entrepreneurs, with a platform to access new markets, generate income, and grow sustainable ventures. The boutique strengthens the local economy while celebrating craftsmanship, innovation, and the diverse global influences that contribute to Greater Akron's community. Each product reflects the heritage, skill, and entrepreneurial spirit of its creator, connecting customers to stories of resilience, opportunity, and enterprise. 2943 82523 0 Other Program Services 2943 82523 0 15945 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X X Evelyn S Williams 3305730923 259 S Broadway St Akron OH 44308 Evelyn S Williams Executive Director 60 0 X 50000 0 0 Adriane Clayton Bookkeeper / Program Manager 45 0 X 45907 0 0 Elizabeth Weaver Program Assistant 25 0 X 12460 0 0 Evangeline Litsa Varonis Board President 15 0 X X 0 0 0 George Haritos Board Vice President 15 0 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Johnson Board Treasurer 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Doug Hausknecht Board Secretary 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Holly Harris Bane Immediate Past President 10 0 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Kidd Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Juan Eduardo Contreras Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Sam DeShazior Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Nassim Mir Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Darlyn McDermott Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Mahesh Srinivasan Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Connie Krauss Officer 5.00 0 X 0 0 0 David Dobo Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 Ammar Husein Officer 5 0 X 0 0 0 108367 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29462 0 82523 57101 0 169086 COIL - Open World Program 541611 7495 7495 0 0 0 0 0 0 7495 0 0 0 0 29462 0 176581 7495 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108367 0 108367 0 22435 0 22435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7102 0 7102 0 0 0 0 0 750 0 750 0 5535 0 5535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 700 0 700 0 0 0 0 0 3805 0 3805 0 7633 0 7633 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5403 0 5403 0 0 0 0 0 1565 0 1565 0 1443 0 1443 0 2380 0 2380 0 42921 15945 8020 18956 210039 15945 175138 18956 84287 56387 1892 1892 0 0 -160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7151 12262 93170 70541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2607 8359 2607 8359 X 90563 62182 0 0 90563 62182 93170 70541 -33458 0 0 0 5077 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 188764 142950 210087 133593 122498 797892 5561 34102 61487 18333 9280 128763 16452 26550 36289 31796 44348 155435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210777 203602 307863 183722 176126 1082090 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1082090 0 0 0 0 455 455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 455 455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210777 203602 307863 183722 176581 1082545 0.99958 1 0.00042 0 X Dell Desktop Computer 577 Dell Desktop Computer 577 Dell XPS13 Laptop 1502 Dell XPS13 Laptop 1502 Dell XPS13 Laptop 1550 Global Ties Akron Endowment Fund 6554 12262 3620 FICA Withholding 1847 State Withholding 965 City Withholding 604 Organization Credit Card 1323 8359 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 and all related schedules are distributed to the full governing body via email for review and comment before the document is finalized and filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Global Ties Akron enforced its Conflict of Interest Policy through regular review of disclosures, documentation of potential conflicts, and maintenance of accurate records. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Directors evaluates the performance and compensation of the Executive Director and key employees and considers recommendations prior to approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon request, Global Ties Akron makes its governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial statements available during the tax year. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Charges & Fees 701.49, Fundraising Expenses 18955.98, Program Expenses 12858.45, Social Enterprise Expenses 3,085.73, Memorial Accounts Expenses 6250.00