Nonprofit · EIN 82-3792356
AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · NORTHRIDGE, CA 91326
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $306,716 | $465,707 | -$158,991 | $214,579 | $0 | $214,579 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $268,552 | $210,451 | $58,101 | $366,303 | $0 | $366,303 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $295,930
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $10,786
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,946
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,342
- Other salaries and wages
- $75,346
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $241,619
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,645
- Accounting fees
- $641
- Travel
- $18,835
- Program services (functional)
- $385,104
- Management and general (functional)
- $80,603
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $366,303
- Total assets, end of year
- $214,579
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $214,579
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,652
- Gross receipts
- $306,716
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Aziz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $94,092 |
| Homaira Hosseini | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $53,250 |
| Farhat Hanifi | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Madina Nooristani | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ryhan Futuri | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Spojmie Nasiri | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Aziz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $5,709 |
| Atia Abawi Term end 8-1-23 | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Farhat Hanifi | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Homaira Hosseini | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Madina Nooristani | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ryhan Futuri | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Spojmie Nasiri | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Zachia Nazarzai term end 12-30-23 | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11735 BAIRD AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91326-1911
- In care of
- % MADINA SALEMI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD, 501 W Broadway Suite 1540, San Diego, CA 92101
- Signed the 990
- Omar Aziz, Executive Director
- Phone
- (510) 449-9601
- Website
- aa-co.org
- Return prepared by
- Tovella Dowling PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3792356 or by the name AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To advance the Afghan-American community and its allies through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $173,297 · grants $45,946
- 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.Expenses $134,787
- 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.Expenses $77,020 · grants $30,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3792356
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $214,579
- Income (IRS master file)
- $306,716
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $306,716 | $465,707 | $214,579 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $268,552 | $210,451 | $366,303 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $269,157 | $552,640 | $308,202 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-3792356).
Questions about AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION is 82-3792356.
- Is AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,092 (Omar Aziz, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does AFGHAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $306,716, expenses of $465,707 and total assets of $214,579 at year end.
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