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GABRIEL AL-SALEM FOUNDATION

Creating connections, promoting excellence, building a sustainable future.

aka GASF   |   Foster City, CA   |  www.ga-foundation.org

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GABRIEL AL-SALEM FOUNDATION

EIN: 45-2866303


Mission

The Gabriel Al-Salem Foundation commemorates the life of the late Gabriel Al-Salem and continues the charismatic character and professional excellence of his work in building a sustainable future. We achieve this by facilitating a forum for sustainability discourse, connecting and recognizing leaders who are making a difference on a global scale, and fostering an environment for open-minded, creative, multilingual, cross-cultural, and humane global problem-solving.

Ruling year info

2012

President

Viktoria Olskaia

Main address

820 Sea Spray Ln #313

Foster City, CA 94404 USA

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EIN

45-2866303

Subject area info

Environmental justice

Climate change

Environmental education

Philanthropy and public policy

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Population served info

Adults

Self-employed people

Academics

Activists

NTEE code info

Corporate Foundations (T21)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Our programs

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International Award for Excellence in Consulting

Since its inception in 2011, our prestigious global Award has celebrated professional consultants who have made significant contributions through their innovative and socially responsible projects. Our mission is to recognize exceptional leadership in consulting, particularly those initiatives that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to a sustainable future for all.

We encourage global participation, especially from consultants in low to medium-income countries. Applicants can submit up to three projects that have been completed within the past three years. There is no application fee. Individual consultants, consulting teams and consulting enterprises can apply for the Award.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Academics
Activists
Self-employed people
Retired people

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Financials

GABRIEL AL-SALEM FOUNDATION

Financial data

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GABRIEL AL-SALEM FOUNDATION

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: 2022

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Revenue
Contributions, Grants, Gifts $1,094
Program Services $0
Membership Dues $0
Special Events $0
Other Revenue $0
Total Revenue $1,094
Expenses
Program Services $499
Administration $50
Fundraising $0
Payments to Affiliates $0
Other Expenses $0
Total Expenses $549

GABRIEL AL-SALEM FOUNDATION

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: 2022

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Assets
Total Assets $934
Liabilities
Total Liabilities $22,750
Fund balance (EOY)
Net Assets ($21,816)

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
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President

Viktoria Olskaia

Viktoria Olskaia ia a seasoned cross-cultural professional with over 25 years of global experience spanning non-profit management, business development, communications, event management, and partnership building. Currently, she is leading the Gabriel Al-Salem Foundation (GASF), a US-based international non-profit organization dedicated to honoring Gabriel Al-Salem's legacy and promoting global leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Viktoria's professional journey has also involved successful ventures as an entrepreneur, with multiple start-ups across diverse industries. I possess a strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels my drive for success. Having had the opportunity to work across different countries, including the USA, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Ukraine, Georgia, Montenegro, Croatia, Germany, Vietnam, and Indonesia, she brings a global perspective and cultural fluency to her work.

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GABRIEL AL-SALEM FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 10/16/2023
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Board chair

Viktoria Olskaia

Stephen Tupper

International Consultancy

Gulsum Akhtamberdieva

Chair, CMC-Kazakhstan

Anya Al-Salem

MSc Sustainable Development, Utrecht University

Ron Finch

EnviroFinch Service Limited

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/16/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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