Action for Afghan Women
https://www.afaw.orgTotal Given 2016–2023
$54K
5 grants · $7K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $3K–$20K
grant size
33%
supporter · 1/3 multi-year
repeat
$4K
Assets · 2020
3
Distinct recipients
About
Entity qualifies for reporting exemption under CO Secretary of State rules.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Basima Shah
Phone
9707102641
Deadlines
before funds disbursed
How to Apply
proof of medical residence required
Restrictions
for medical residence expenses
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $21K | $0 | $19K | 1 |
| 2017 | $2K | $7K | $501 | 1 |
| 2018 | $3K | $4K | $45 | 1 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3K | $0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $0 | $2K | N/A |
| 2022 | $7K | $0 | $5K | 1 |
| 2023 | $20K | $13K | $41K | 1 |
| 2024 | N/A | $13K | $0 | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 5 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$7K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$21K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| PAULA NIRSCHEL | PRESIDENT | — |
| ALANA SHAH | DIRECTOR | — |
| BARBARA PLATTS | SECRETARY | — |
| ARIEL TRIMM | TREASURER | — |
| John Tangen CPA | Treasurer | — |
| Paula Nisrchel | President Executive Director | — |
| John Tangen | Treasurer | — |
| Ariel Timm | director | — |
| Anjum Malik | director | — |
Grants Awarded (5 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basima Shah | Aspen, CO | $21,133 | Education | 2016 |
| AUSOMA MEDICAL STUDENT TUITION | ASPEN, CO | $20,350 | MEDICAL SCHOOL | 2023 |
| Basima Shaw | Aspen, CO | $7,000 | medical school tution | 2022 |
| Basima Shah | Aspen, CO | $2,996 | medical education | 2018 |
| Basima Shah | Aspen, CO | $2,158 | to further medical education so that she can return to Afghanistan and provide medical services to women | 2017 |