Horn of Africa Mission
Mission is to establish Christ-Honoring, culture affirming churches in the Horn of Africa,areas to include: Djibouti,Eritrea,Ethiopia,Kenya,Somalia,Sudan,Tanzania,North Africa and the Middle East
Horn of Africa Mission at a glance
In short: Horn of Africa Mission gave $146K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $146K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,600
- -84.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $145,600
- Median grant
- $145,600
- Total assets
- $1,452,389
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Horn of Africa Mission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mid India Christian Mission ($146K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Horn of Africa Mission gives
- Giving grew 2812% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $146K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid India Christian Mission Fresno, CA | Grant for Church planting in India | $145,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,452,389 | $2,339,166 | $2,282,177 | $145,600 | 1 | $28,968 |
| 2024 | $1,234,159 | $1,718,037 | $1,569,803 | $962,562 | Total only | $33,570 |
| 2023 | $1,083,932 | $1,322,267 | $1,576,589 | $1,054,163 | Total only | $18,630 |
| 2022 | $1,339,277 | $1,418,606 | $1,288,898 | $5,000 | 1 | $101 |
| 2021 | $1,214,733 | $1,018,757 | $1,337,440 | — | — | $1,938 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Horn of Africa Mission
Based on IRS filings
Horn of Africa Mission is a public charity focused on religion, based in Mountain View, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $146K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Horn of Africa Mission is led by Markos Zemede, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Markos Zemede
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Durstenfield
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Christopher
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Case
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fitzgerald
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Terpening
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tewodros Kidane
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Schnagunn
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tsebaye Yerega
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yenesaw Negatu
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathleen Novak (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Chloe Telian (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lynda Stuppi (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Horn of Africa Mission
How much does Horn of Africa Mission give each year?
Horn of Africa Mission gave $146K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $963K in grants paid.
How large is Horn of Africa Mission?
Horn of Africa Mission reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Horn of Africa Mission?
Horn of Africa Mission is a public charity focused on religion, based in Mountain View, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Horn of Africa Mission operate?
Horn of Africa Mission has awarded grants in California.
What is Horn of Africa Mission's EIN?
Horn of Africa Mission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1609355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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