Global Albanians Foundation

The Global Albanians Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Braintree, Massachusetts, with a listed address at 1960 Washington Street. It was legally established in the United States in June 2018 and received IRS tax-exempt status in February 2019. Public nonprofit records classify it under International Relief, with EIN 83-0619972.

The foundation was started by economist Mark Kosmo, who is identified in public records as founder and board chair from 2018 onward. Its stated mission is to promote philanthropy across the Albanian diaspora by connecting donors, businesses, and vetted nonprofits working in Albanian-populated regions.

It channels tax-deductible donations from U.S. donors to nonprofits in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Presheva. The foundation says it has supported earthquake relief, COVID relief, and projects in youth, education, and health care. It also runs the Global Albanians Youth Network and an OriginAL-related diaspora youth experience program.

According to IRS Form 990 filings, the foundation reported annual revenue of $129,762 in FY2023. Within the Albanian-American community, it positions itself as a bridge between diaspora giving in the U.S. and vetted charitable projects across the Albanian-speaking Balkans.