Analysis of Global Action to End Smoking’s Tax Returns
June 18, 2025
Note: In May 2024, The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World changed its name to Global Action to End Smoking.
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (FSFW) claimed to be an “independent” organization aiming to “accelerate an end to smoking.” Yet, from its founding in 2017, it was fully funded by one of the world’s largest cigarette makers, Philip Morris International (PMI).
In 2024, FSFW rebranded as Global Action to End Smoking (GAES). An analysis of the group’s latest tax return shows that, despite the name change, it is business as usual. The group continues to spend PMI’s money and its work continues to support tobacco industry interests.
Learn more through our analysis of GAES’ tax return, and read our past analyses of FSFW’s tax returns for key insights.
