Thinspace Africa is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in BELL CANYON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $762K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84K
+107.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$762K
+21.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$152K
+45.3% YoY
About Thinspace Africa
Based on IRS filings
Thinspace Africa is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in BELL CANYON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $762K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,239 | $40,597 | $43,601 |
| Revenue | $875,016 | $706,707 | $555,932 |
| Expenses | $831,374 | $709,711 | $680,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $762,194 | $629,381 | $613,600 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Noah's Arc Organization ($401,127), Rebuilder's Ministry ($220,522), Bringing Hope to the Family ($121,577).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRINGING HOPE TO THE FAMILY | HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATION | $121,577 |
| NOAH'S ARC ORGANIZATION | HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATION | $401,127 |
| REBUILDER'S MINISTRY | HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATION | $220,522 |
| VARIOUS VARIOUS, CA | HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATION | $9,887 |
| FIPA ALAMEDA, CA | HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATION | $9,081 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT PREWETT | President | 25 | — |
| PAUL REISSER | Secretary | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH ADAMS | Executive Dir. | 4 | — |
| KIT PREWETT | Executive Dir. | 4 | $9,000 |
| LEN TISO | FINCL. LIAZON | 1 | $1,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thinspace Africa?
Thinspace Africa is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in BELL CANYON, CA. It holds $84K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Thinspace Africa?
As of 2024, Thinspace Africa holds $84K in total assets with $875K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $762K in 2024.
Where does Thinspace Africa operate?
Thinspace Africa has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Thinspace Africa award?
In 2024, Thinspace Africa awarded 5 grants totaling $762K — an average of about $152K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Thinspace Africa's EIN?
Thinspace Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5374451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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