About Thinspace Africa
Thinspace Africa concentrates sizable gifts on a very small set of organizations that deliver humanitarian aid and education, often through faith- or ministry-oriented channels. Its giving appears directed at family- and child-centered relief and development programs, likely with an international or Africa-focused intent implied by the foundation name and grantee missions. The foundation tends to fund known partners repeatedly rather than making many one-off grants.
Focus Areas
Faith-based humanitarian aid and relief programsFamily support and services (including maternal/child welfare)Community education and capacity-building run by ministry organizations
Who They Fund
vulnerable populations affected by criseschildren and students in need of educational supportdisplaced persons / refugees
Giving Approach
Highly concentrated: six grants totaling ~$1.17M, with repeated large gifts to three core grantees (each received two grants). Prefers fewer, substantial awards to partner organizations rather than broad, small-dollar distribution.
Funding Style
About Thinspace Africa
Thinspace Africa’s recent grantmaking is defined by large, repeated awards to a small group of partners working on humanitarian aid and education. The two largest grants on file both went to Rebuilder's Ministry in Bunia Bunia DR: $216,554 in 2023 and $207,596 in 2024. A similar pattern appears with Bringing Hope to the Family, which received $203,932 in 2023 and $171,607 in 2024, and with Noah's Arc Organization, which received $193,114 in 2023 and $180,210 in 2024. Those recurring awards show a funder that supports ongoing operating and program work rather than one-time project visits. The foundation’s grantmaking is also tightly aligned to practical service delivery. Recent grantee descriptions point to education, humanitarian aid, and child- and family-centered support, often through faith- or ministry-linked organizations. Thinspace Africa also funds local U.S.-based organizations, including a $35,000 grant to Fipa in Alameda, CA, within the same humanitarian aid and education category. Across the grants list, the pattern is not broad diversification; it is concentration around a few partners carrying out direct relief and education work.
What Thinspace Africa Funds
Education support is a core part of Thinspace Africa’s work. In 2024, the foundation gave $24,968 to Various in California, and its classroom sponsorship program covers educational supplies, teacher salary support, classroom materials, and individual student support through partner schools in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Humanitarian aid is another clear focus. Thinspace Africa gave $10,000 to Kumi Baptist Church in Kumi for humanitarian aid and education, reflecting support for faith-based organizations delivering practical assistance. The foundation also backs locally led development services in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo through partner support and direct partner grants. Those programs include healthcare, food security, clean water, peace and reconciliation, and capacity building. Vocational and job training support is part of the same structure, including small capital items for trade education and income generation.
How Thinspace Africa Gives
Thinspace Africa’s typical grant size is $35,000 at the 25th percentile, $180,210 at the median, and $203,932 at the 75th percentile, showing a concentrated pattern of sizable awards. The recent grants list also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, rather than many one-off grants. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Several active programs note that they do not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$621K
Total Assets
$190K
Total Revenue
$844K
Total Expenses
$738K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $35K and $204K, with a median of $180K.
25th Percentile
$35K
Median
$180K
75th Percentile
$204K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Thinspace Africa Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Thinspace Africa.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 9 | $1.7M | 52.9% |
| 2 | Congo (DRC) | 4 | $860K |
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