2025-11-06T15:10:18-08:00 2024-12-31 872635810 Tovella Dowling PC 501 W Broadway Ste 1540 San Diego CA 92101 990 2024-01-01 823792356 Afghan-American Community Organization AFGH 5104499601 501 W Broadway Suite 1540 San Diego CA 92101 Omar Aziz Executive Director 2025-11-06 true true Julie U Nguyen Esq P01881055 6199309332 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD 501 W Broadway Suite 1540 San Diego CA 92101 306716 false X aa-co.org X 2017 CA To advance the Afghan-American community and its allies through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement. 6 4 3 16 0 308167 295930 0 0 -39615 10786 268552 306716 71000 75946 0 16662 241619 0 0 122789 148142 210451 465707 58101 -158991 366303 214579 0 366303 214579 To advance the Afghan-American community and its allies through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement. false false 173297 45946 In 2024, AACO provided legal education and outreach to 120 clients, with more than 1,000 served since 2021. The organization distributed $25,000 in grants to eight Afghan-led organizations and continued national advocacy efforts supporting the Afghan Adjustment Act, Temporary Protected Status, and humanitarian parole reform. In 2024, AACO continued supporting healthcare capacity building in Afghanistan, donating $16,000 for neurosurgical equipment and training, expanding care to more than 500 children with hydrocephalus and spina bifida. The organization continued to focus on enhancing medical infrastructure and expertise to increase access to quality healthcare. Dr. Ali Aziz-Sultan, AACO Board Chair, conducts weekly clinical meetings with Afghan doctors, providing crucial education and support. This global network has facilitated professional development opportunities and enabled augmented reality-assisted surgeries, offering remote support during operations. 134787 In 2024, AACO hosted its 9th annual Afghan-American Conference (AAC) in San Diego, CA, attracting over 500 participants from 28 states and 6 countries. The 2024 conference featured 54 sessions led by 110 expert facilitators, covering topics such as civic engagement, identity, and professional development. A pre/post survey conducted by Dr. Nura Sediqe demonstrated the conference's impact, showing a 71% increase in participants' reported sense of belonging. The event provided a safe space for candid dialogue, professional development, and relationship-building across various learning blocks. An addition to the 2024 program was the inaugural Alumni Summit, which included service activities that provided school supplies and footwear to newly arrived Afghan families, demonstrating the organization's commitment to supporting recent immigrants within the diaspora community. Since 2015, AACO has engaged thousands of participants, serving as a valuable forum for empowering Afghan-Americans and addressing pressing issues within the diaspora community. The conference continues to foster an inclusive environment and facilitate meaningful connections across the Afghan-American diaspora. Beyond the annual conference, AACO continues to organize regional events throughout the year, engaging community members nationwide. 77020 30000 In 2024, AACO continued its scholarship program, awarding $30,000 in scholarships to 10 Afghan-American students, helping to subsidize their college tuition and educational expenses. The program has now awarded more than $350,000 to over 70 students since its inception. The program addresses average tuition balances of $43,000 per student while expanding academic and professional development opportunities, including 18 dedicated sessions and a 1,500-member professional network (AAConnect). These efforts focus on empowering the next generation of Afghan-Americans, with special emphasis on supporting women in the community and students pursuing STEM fields. 385104 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 3 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false CA X X Madina Nooristani 5104499601 501 W Broadway Suite 1540 San Diego CA 92101 Omar Aziz Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 94092 0 0 Homaira Hosseini Director 5.00 0.00 X 53250 0 0 Farhat Hanifi Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Madina Nooristani Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryhan Futuri Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Spojmie Nasiri Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 147342 0 false false false 0 295930 295930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payroll Adjustments 900099 10506 10506 Refund and Returns 900099 280 280 10786 306716 10786 45946 45946 30000 30000 0 0 147342 128524 18818 0 75346 75346 0 18931 18931 0 0 44645 44645 641 641 0 0 0 0 2494 2494 0 0 0 0 18835 18835 0 56759 56759 0 0 0 1712 1712 materials & supplies 7877 7877 subscription fee 7675 7675 HR Software Charges 3209 3209 communication charges 1357 1357 2938 1731 1207 465707 385104 80603 0 366303 212927 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1652 1652 0 0 0 0 0 366303 214579 0 0 X 366303 214579 366303 214579 366303 214579 -158991 7267 X false false false X 99137 764700 306677 308167 295930 1774611 0 0 99137 764700 306677 308167 295930 1774611 0 1774611 0 0 10786 10786 1785397 0.99400 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1324 1324 328 328 1652 true Neurokids 10169 Bessmer LN Fairfax VA 22032 851404999 501(c)(3) 16000 0 Humanitarian aid NorCal Resist 2121 Broadway Sacramento CA 95818 831003248 501(c)(3) 8000 0 afghan community support Wellness Worldwide for Sust 11767 Iowa Ave Los Angeles CA 90025 852585022 501(c)(3) 8000 0 health & wellness init 3 0 Educational Scholarships 10 30000 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used scholarships were paid directly to educational institutions for the benefit of the scholarship recipients to ensure grants are used for tuition and qualified educational expenses LO of Spojmie Nasiri PC director 19425 legal services false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Schedule L, Part IV, Line 1. The organization contracted with the Law Offices of Spojmie Nasiri, PC for legal services during 2023 through 2024. This constitutes a transaction with an interested person, as Spojmie Nasiri, who owns the law practice, serves as a director of the organization. To ensure compliance with Treasury Regulation 53.4958-6 and the organization's conflict of interest policy, the Board of Directors evaluated the proposed compensation. After consulting with legal counsel, the matter was brought to the Board for review. The Board assessed the contractor's qualifications, experience, and expertise relevant to the legal work required. The Board deliberated on the scope of legal services and the value of the contractor's expertise to the organization. Following discussion, the Board voted and approved compensation that represented fair market value for the services rendered. This determination considered the quality and scope of services provided, the contractor's qualifications, and prevailing market rates for comparable legal work. The Board's decision was recorded in the official meeting minutes, documenting the review, deliberation, and approval process. The organization maintains documentation of this evaluation and the Board's rationale in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the Executive Director for review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a It is the organization's policy that compensation of any director, officer, or key employee is reasonable. Determination of reasonableness entails gathering relevant market data followed by review, deliberation, and written approval by a disinterested board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b See response to Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 RETURNS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARITIES REGISTRY. THE ORGANIZATION CAN ALSO MAKE SUCH DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are available upon written request made to the organization.