African Start is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it made $34K in qualifying distributions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3K
-25.6% YoY
Revenue
$33K
+93.9% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$34K
+129.9% YoY
Expenses
$34K
+129.9% YoY
About African Start
Based on IRS filings
African Start is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it made $34K in qualifying distributions.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,005 | $4,040 | $1,805 |
| Revenue | $33,280 | $17,160 | $11,580 |
| Expenses | $34,315 | $14,925 | $44,100 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $34,315 | $14,925 | $44,100 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DURKIN | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| PAUL HINEMAN | SECRETARY/ TREASURER/ DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DEODATUS PETER KYARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $33,200 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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