Action for Afghan Women
Action for Afghan Women is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets.
Action for Afghan Women at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,911
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Action for Afghan Women funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $20K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,911 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $12,911 | $41,226 | $35,492 | $20,350 | 1 | $20,350 |
| 2022 | $7,177 | $5,243 | $144 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,078 | $1,978 | $2,764 | $2,535 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $2,864 | $2,215 | $2,301 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Action for Afghan Women is led by Paula Nirschel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Nirschel
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alana Shah
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ariel Trimm
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Platts
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Tangen CPA (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Action for Afghan Women
How large is Action for Afghan Women?
Action for Afghan Women reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Action for Afghan Women?
Action for Afghan Women is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Aspen, CO. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Action for Afghan Women operate?
Action for Afghan Women has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Action for Afghan Women's EIN?
Action for Afghan Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3591476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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