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Spirit In Action is a private corporation based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $923K. Annual income is reported at $655K. Total assets have grown from $84K in 2011 to $923K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Provides grants to individuals and organizations in under-developed countries to start new businesses, in order to accomplish spirit in action's exempt purpose of providing relief of poverty and human distress. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Florida. According to available records, Spirit In Action has made 39 grants totaling $128K, with a median grant of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $12K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Provides grants to individuals and organizations in under-developed countries to start new businesses, in order to accomplish spirit in action's exempt purpose of providing relief of poverty and human distress.
Expenses: $150K
Provides grants to individuals and organizations in under-developed countries to start new businesses, in order to accomplish spirit in action's exempt purpose of providing relief of poverty and human distress. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL.
Spirit In Action has distributed a total of $128K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $12K.
The application deadline is NO DEADLINE. Awards are only given to organizations and individuals in developing countries.
Spirit In Action is headquartered in SANTA CRUZ, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Cothran | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $38K | $4K | $41K |
| Becky Sutherland | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amber Picou Broadnax | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Greg Coleman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen King | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Danny Thomas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terry Silverthorn | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tawanda Mutasah | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane Bush | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Johnann Johnson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$923K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$923K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$128K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming ChaliceADMIN SUPPORT AND YOUTH POULTRY PROJECT | Ottawa | $12K | 2022 |
| Cap Aids UgandaPOULTRY PROEJCT AT THE HOME OF HOPE; TUITION FOR 70 STUDENTS TO ATTEND SHOOL | Kampala | $11K | 2022 |
| Visionary Women'S CentreSUPPORT FOR THE MOTHER'S SUPPORT PROGRAMME AND POULTRY PROJECT; SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING AND SUPPORT | Turbo | $8K | 2022 |
| Empowering Communities As Actors For Transforming Societies (E-Cats)SALARIES AND HOSTING LISTENING CIRCLE WORKSHOPS | Nairobi | $8K | 2022 |
| Ubuntu Community Based OrganizationCOMPUTER LAB | Nairobi | $7K | 2022 |
| Manyamula Comsip CooperativeADMINISTRATION SUPPORT FOR FAMER'S COOPERATIVE | Mzimba | $7K | 2022 |
| Reach GirlsTRAIN 10 MORE GIRLS ON SEWING SKILLS; BUY 4 SEWING MACHINES; START A MENSTRUAL PAD PROJECT | Salima | $5K | 2022 |
| Kiserem Epileptic FoundationMENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS TO TEACH ABOUT EPILEPSY AND MENTAL HEALTH; BAKING PROJECT FOR SINGLE MOTHERS WITH EPILEPSY | Nairobi | $5K | 2022 |
| Cercle Des Ducateurs Spcialiss Ami De La Personne Handicape (Cesaph)EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR BLIND AND LOW-VISION STUDENTS | Bujumbura | $5K | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Peace CenterGOAT AND POULTRY PROJECT FOR FAMILIES DISPLACED BY FLOODING | Kasese | $5K | 2022 |
| Wambui NguyoSMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | Nairobi | $5K | 2022 |
| Tubunganire AssociationINCREASE FUND FOR SAVING AND LENDING PROGRAM; "SOLIDARITY CHAIN" WITH PIGS; DEMONSTRATION GARDEN | Bujumbura | $5K | 2022 |
| Teimuge SamuelEXPAND TERI FARM AS A MODEL FARM FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING | Eldoret | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Initiatives For Rural Development (Ciford)WORKSHOPS FOR GIRLS ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH; BUSINESS TRAINING FOR YOUNG MOTHERS; START A REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR THE YOUNG MOTHERS | Maua | $4K | 2022 |
| Caretakers Orphans Education CentreGENERATOR TO PROVIDE STABLE POWER SOURCE FOR THEIR SOAP PROJECT | Kampala | $4K | 2022 |
| Namaiyana Womens GroupPURCHASE JEWELRY MAKING BEADS, TOOLS, AND ACCESSORIES TO HAND-PRODUCE ITEMS TO SELL TO TOURISTS | Isiolo | $4K | 2022 |
| Winkley MahoweSMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD | Mzimba | $2K | 2022 |
| Ndekanga Support Self-HelpBEE PROJECT FOR 8 WIDOWS INFECTED OR AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS | Kibwezi | $1K | 2022 |
| Springs Of HopeSTUDENT SEWING PROJECT | Dunedin, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Tai Community Based OrganizationSMALL BUINESS SUPPORT FOR WOMEN; AGRIBUSINESS FARM TRAINING FOR WOMEN | Maua | $1K | 2022 |
| Asbl Apdei (Association Pour La Protection Et La Promotion Des Droits LducaRABBIT BREEDING PROJECT | Bujumbura | $1K | 2022 |
| Kakuuto Development Initiative - KadiEXPAND THE LOAN CAPITAL FOR SAVINGS AND LOANS GROUPS FOR ELDERLY WOMEN AND YOUTH | Kampala | $1K | 2022 |
| Hope For Relief OrganizationBUY TWO SEWING MACHINES AND MAERIALS FOR MAKING PADS FOR 200 BLIND AND DEAF STUDENTS | Rumphi | $1K | 2022 |
| Forum Pour La Memoire Vigilante RwandaSUPPORT FOR EDUCATION FOR YOUNG REFUGEES AND THEIR FAMILIES | Muhanga | $1K | 2022 |
| Universal Love AllianceEMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT FOR LGBT INDIVIDUALS | Kampala | $1K | 2022 |
| Matungu Community DevelopmentCONTRIBUTE TO THEIR GOAL OF DIGGING A BOREHOLE AD INSTALLING A SOLAR PUMP FOR WATER | Mumias | $1K | 2022 |