Spirit in Action
EIN 931207351 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2025
$647K
188 grants · $65K avg/year
based on 10 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
30%
supporter · 30/99 multi-year
repeat
$882K
Assets (2025)
99
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Tanya Cothran
Phone
(831) 706-2742
Deadlines
No Deadline
How to Apply
All requests are to be in writing by applicants. Additional information is requested as needed.
Restrictions
Awards only given to organizations and individuals in developing countries.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $43K | $568K | $577K | 11 |
| 2018 | $38K | $681K | $72K | 14 |
| 2021 | $147K | $1.2M | $384K | 45 |
| 2022 | $128K | $1.0M | $192K | 39 |
| 2024 | $150K | $951K | $188K | 43 |
| 2025 | $141K | $882K | $130K | 36 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 188 grants on record
Minimum
$20
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$3K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$21K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
KK
Kathleen King
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
DB
Diane Bush
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Tanya Cothran
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TS
Terry Silverthorn
5 yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
BS
Becky Sutherland
2 yrs
Director
DT
Danny Thomas
2 yrs
Director
GC
Greg Coleman
2 yrs
Director
TM
Tawanda Mutasah
2 yrs
Director
AP
Amber Picou
Director
KK
Kathleen King
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
DB
Diane Bush
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Tanya Cothran
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TS
Terry Silverthorn
5 yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
AB
Amber Picou Broadnax
Director
JJ
Johnann Johnson
3 yrs
Director
BS
Becky Sutherland
2 yrs
Director
DT
Danny Thomas
2 yrs
Director
GC
Greg Coleman
2 yrs
Director
TM
Tawanda Mutasah
2 yrs
Director
KK
Kathleen King
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
DB
Diane Bush
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Tanya Cothran
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TS
Terry Silverthorn
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WS
Wendy Silverthorn
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DH
Diana Halpenny
3 yrs
Director
JJ
Johnann Johnson
3 yrs
Director
DL
Daniel Lewis
2 yrs
Director
RW
Ruthann Wessman
2 yrs
Director
KK
Kathleen King
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
DB
Diane Bush
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Tanya Cothran
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TS
Terry Silverthorn
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WS
Wendy Silverthorn
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JJ
Johnann Johnson
3 yrs
Director
DL
Daniel Lewis
2 yrs
Director
RW
RuthAnn Wessman
2 yrs
Director
DH
Diana Halpenny
3 yrs
Director
DH
Diana Halpenny
3 yrs
President
Leadership
BF
Barbara Farley
2 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TC
Tanya Cothran
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MA
Margaret Arner
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KK
Kathleen King
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TS
Terry Silverthorn
5 yrs
Director
DB
Diane Bush
6+ yrs
Director
BD
Barbara Deal
Director
WS
Wendy Silverthorn
3 yrs
Director
LB
Letitia Bayer
President
Leadership
BF
Barbara Farley
2 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MA
Margaret Arner
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DJ
Dennis Johnson
Secretary
Leadership
JB
John Bayer
Director
DB
Diane Bush
6+ yrs
Director
DH
Dianna Halpenny
Director
KK
Kathleen King
6+ yrs
Director
IR
Illa Reynolds
Director
Grants Awarded (188 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manyamula Comsip Cooperative | Mzimba, None | $20,517 | TRAINING CENTRE CONSTRUCTION | 2016 |
| Flaming Chalice International | Ottowa, None | $13,153 | OFFICE SUPPORT AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. | 2025 |
| Flaming Chalice International | Ottowa, None | $12,946 | ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM FOR RURAL YOUTH | 2024 |
| Flaming Chalice | Ottawa, None | $12,009 | ADMIN SUPPORT AND YOUTH POULTRY PROJECT | 2022 |
| Cap Aids Uganda | Kampala, None | $11,790 | SUPPORT FOR EIGHTY 7TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN RURAL UGANDA, AND SUPPORT FOR THE CAP-AIDS UGANDA OFFICE | 2025 |
| Canada Africa Partnership (Cap) Aids Uganda | Kampala, None | $11,082 | SAVINGS AND LOANS GROUP FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND SCHOOL FEES FOR 80 7TH GRADE STUDENTS | 2024 |
| Asbl Apdei (Association Pour La Protection Et La Promotion Des Droits L'Edu | Commune Bujumburamukaza, None | $11,025 | ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, MOTORCYCLE, AND MARKET GARDENING PROJECT | 2024 |
| Pastoralist Child Foundation | Isiolo, None | $11,000 | Organizational administration | 2021 |
| Cap Aids Uganda | Kampala, None | $11,000 | POULTRY PROEJCT AT THE HOME OF HOPE; TUITION FOR 70 STUDENTS TO ATTEND SHOOL | 2022 |
| Apdei | Commune Bujumburamukaza, None | $10,300 | OFFICE SUPPORT AND ORGANIC GARDEN PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 2025 |
| Manyamula COMSIP Cooperative | Mzimba, None | $10,101 | Grant management expenses and internet installation | 2018 |
| E-Caempowering Communities As Actors for Transforming Societies (E-Cats) | Nairobi, None | $9,360 | CONDUCT 10 LISTENING CIRCLES WORKSHOPS TARGETING 25 PEOPLE, OFFICE RENT, SALARIES FOR PROJECT OFFICER AND... | 2024 |
| Visionary Women'S Centre | Turbo, None | $8,341 | SUPPORT FOR THE MOTHER'S SUPPORT PROGRAMME AND POULTRY PROJECT; SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING AND SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Empowering Communities As Actors for Transforming Societies (E-Cats) | Nairobi, None | $8,000 | SALARIES AND HOSTING LISTENING CIRCLE WORKSHOPS | 2022 |
| Ubuntu Community Based Organization | Nairobi, None | $7,350 | COMPUTER LAB | 2022 |
| Manyamula Comsip Cooperative | Mzimba, None | $7,324 | ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT FOR FAMER'S COOPERATIVE | 2022 |
| Universal Love Alliance | Kampala, None | $7,125 | Rent and operating support | 2021 |
| Manyamula COMSIP Cooperative | Mzimba, None | $7,074 | Administrative support | 2021 |
| Ubuntu Community-Based Organization | Nairobi, None | $7,060 | EMPOWER 80 YOUNG MOTHERS WITH SKILLS IN HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY AND NAIL ART. | 2025 |
| Flaming Chalice | Ottawa ON KZ K, None | $7,020 | Administrative support | 2021 |
| Empowering Communities As Actors for Transforming Societies (E-Cats) | Nairobi, None | $7,000 | OFFICE SUPPORT, RENT, AND HOSTING LISTENING CIRCLE PEACEBUILDING WORKSHOPS | 2025 |
| Women of Change | Eldoret, None | $6,750 | BUYING LAND FOR WOMEN FARMERS | 2024 |
| Women of Change | Eldoret, None | $6,615 | Training centre | 2021 |
| Adolescent Psychosocial Support and Resource Centre (Apsarc) | Kampala, None | $6,500 | SUPPORT FOR SALARIES AND OFFICE RENT, AND RUNNING MENTAL HEALTH AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2025 |
| Reach Girls | Salima, None | $6,500 | SUPPORT FOR OFFICE SUPPORT AND OFFICE EQUIPTMENT, AND RUNNING VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WOMEN | 2025 |