Spirit in Action
Accepts applications
Spirit in Action is a private foundation in Santa Cruz, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,874 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,400 and the largest $13,153. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$140,874
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,400
- Largest grant$13,153
- Assets$882,248
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $149,971 the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $146,397 | 49 | $938,434 |
| 2023 | $149,971 | 43 | $950,534 |
| 2024 | $140,874 | 36 | $882,248 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tanya Cothran PO Box 3384, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (831) 706-2742, tanya@spiritinaction.org |
| What to submit | All requests are to be in writing by applicants. Additional information is requested as needed |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Awards are only given to organizations and individuals in developing countries |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Spirit in Action funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flaming Chalice International | Office support and youth entrepreneurship program. | $13,153 |
| Cap AIDS Uganda | Support for eighty 7th grade students from vulnerable families in rural uganda, and support for the cap-AIDS uganda office | $11,790 |
| Apdei | Office support and organic garden program for school children and families | $10,300 |
| Ubuntu Community-Based Organization | Empower 80 young mothers with skills in hairdressing, beauty and nail art. | $7,060 |
| Empowering Communities As Actors for Transforming Societies (E-Cats) | Office support, rent, and hosting listening circle peacebuilding workshops | $7,000 |
| Adolescent Psychosocial Support and Resource Centre (Apsarc) | Support for salaries and office rent, and running mental health and livelihood development programs | $6,500 |
| Reach Girls | Support for office support and office equiptment, and running vocational training programs for young women | $6,500 |
| Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation | To hold a specialized medical camp for people with epilepsy in kenya, designed to provide free diagnosis, treatment, and education to individuals in underserved areas. | $4,300 |
| Teri Farm | Beekeeping on organic farm | $4,300 |
| Manyamula Comsip Cooperative | Administrative support for savings and loans cooperative and oil processing machine | $4,000 |
| Burundi Bridges to Justice | Provide legal support to vulnerable members of society and raise awareness about access to justice. | $3,800 |
| Community Initiatives for Rural Development (Ciford) | Sewing program for young mothers | $3,800 |
| Kiini Sustainable Initiative | Honey production room | $3,800 |
| One Soul Matters | Empowerment program for young women, including anti-fgm awareness | $3,800 |
| Universal Love Alliance (Ula) | Men for women's empowerment workshops for couples | $3,800 |
| Tubunganire Association | The project consists of growing potatoes and then forming a distribution center of selected seeds to help the population of this community no longer travel many kilometers to obtain the selected seeds. | $3,600 |
| Rural Initiatives Development Programme (Ridep) | Formation of three more savings and loans groups | $3,500 |
| Transformers Mathare Community Based Organization | Providing carpentry and tailoring skills to youth, as well as financial literacy training. | $3,500 |
| Charite Sans Frontier (CSF) | To implement a soap manufacturing business enabling those with disabilities living in poverty to self-finance their needs. The project will include 50 women and men living with disabilities. | $3,300 |
| Forum Pour la Mmoire Vigilante (FMV) | Office support for peacebuilding and refugee support programs | $3,300 |
| Tai Cbo | The project will introduce agroecology farming techniques that increase productivity and protect the soil from erosion. | $3,300 |
| Visionary Women's Centre (VWC) | To empower vulnerable women through sustainable agricultural practices and financial inclusion by implementing subsistence farming and table banking systems. | $3,300 |
| Visionary Women's Centre (VWC) | To empower vulnerable women through sustainable agricultural practices and financial inclusion by implementing subsistence farming and table banking systems. | $3,000 |
| Consortium Des Coopratives de Dveloppement Intergnrationnel (Ccdi) | To build a hostel for those recovering from trauma | $2,819 |
| Cercle Des Ducateurs Spcialiss Ami de la Personne Handicape (Cesaph) | Sewing training program for disabled women and girls. | $2,800 |
| Great Lakes Peace Centre (GLPC) | Goat-rearing project for flood-affected families | $2,800 |
| Blessed Hands | To start a fruit seedling farming project for young women | $1,800 |
| Bridge of Solidarity | To implement a computer/social media skills empowerment project for refugees in kampala. | $1,800 |
| Kakuuto Development Initiative (Kadi) | To tackle food insecurity and economic instability through a comprehensive agricultural program centred around cassava and pineapple cultivation. | $1,800 |
| Brothers of St Joseph (Centre de Formation Rural de Giheta) | To continue the construction of an agro-food processing workshop and training room. | $1,300 |
| Great Lakes Peace Centre (GLPC) | Food and emotional support for victims of flooding | $1,030 |
| Tai Cbo | Support for people with HIV/AIDS | $1,000 |
| Tai Cbo | Fiscal sponsorship; grant from all the sky foundation | $1,000 |
| Tai Cbo | Fiscal sponsorship; grant from all the sky foundation | $1,000 |
| Transformers Mathare Community Based Organization | Workshop for young women with HIV/AIDS | $767 |
| Empowering Communities As Actors for Transforming Societies (E-Cats) | Food relief | $255 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Bush
- Kathleen King
- Terry Silverthorn
- Tanya Cothran
- Becky Sutherland
- Danny Thomas
- Greg Coleman
- Tawanda Mutasah
- Amber Picou
Questions people ask
Does Spirit in Action accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Spirit in Action give?
$140,874 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,400.
Who runs Spirit in Action?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Bush (Vice President), Kathleen King (President), Terry Silverthorn (Secretary/Treasurer) and Tanya Cothran (Executive Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Spirit in Action fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and human services.