Ourspace World Inc
We help systematically disadvantaged farmers, builders, healers, and educators attain sovereignty and sustainability through partnerships and wise resource acquisition and management. OurSpace World builds capacity and long-term community sustainability through supporting education and service to the land. We help support whole-person health, low-cost sustainable housing, education, and regenerative farm and land renewal practices through skills training and technical assistance. OurSpace World's fiscal sponsorship program provides management support to mission driven groups aligned with OurSpace World's program goals. OurSpace World manages project finances and provides administrative support for a variety of individual projects related to OurSpace World's mission.
Ourspace World Inc at a glance
In short: Ourspace World Inc gave $208K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,912
- +574.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,956
- +237.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103,956
- Total assets
- $687,932
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ourspace World Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fountain Heights Cooperative LLC ($185K). Together the top 2 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ourspace World Inc gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $208K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Heights Cooperative LLC Birmingham, AL | Capital campaign for on-farm infrastructure and access to fresh, healthy, local food in their community of focus. | $184,866 |
| Grandmothers Village Project Randolph, MA | Boston Foundation | $23,046 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $687,932 | $1,461,069 | $1,625,040 | $207,912 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $928,630 | $1,468,468 | $928,649 | $30,818 | 1 | $22 |
| 2022 | $238,669 | $296,874 | $198,637 | $76,117 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $138,218 | $221,814 | $207,208 | $140,464 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $89,780 | $128,913 | $47,042 | $29,000 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | $7,675 | $3,260 | $2,054 | — | — | — |
About Ourspace World Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ourspace World Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bowie, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $688K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $208K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ourspace World Inc is led by Adjoa Oriyomi, Board President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adjoa Oriyomi
Board President
Secretary → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aita Amaize
Administrative Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $59K (2024)
Kwabena Sika
Operations Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$64K (2023) → $62K (2024)
Deanna Barath
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Morrison
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
LaShaune Stitt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichele Vaughn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dominic Hosack (2019–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Farris T Johnson III (2019–2022) — Operations Director
- Former: Cheryl Thompson (2021–2022) — Vice Board Chair
- Former: Aitalohi Amaize (2019–2020) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $62K, to Kwabena Sika (Operations Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ourspace World Inc
How much does Ourspace World Inc give each year?
Ourspace World Inc gave $208K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
How large is Ourspace World Inc?
Ourspace World Inc reported $688K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Ourspace World Inc?
Ourspace World Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bowie, MD. It holds $688K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ourspace World Inc operate?
Ourspace World Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia.
What is Ourspace World Inc's EIN?
Ourspace World Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1663030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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