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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1352691

VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Financials

$132K$103K2023$570K$541K2024$1M$854K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,007,855$854,170$153,685$233,270$0$233,270
December 31, 2024990$570,418$541,103$29,315$97,361$17,776$79,585
December 31, 2023990-EZ$131,749$103,018$28,731$73,396$23,126$50,270
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$999,319
of which government grants
$755,070
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$138
Other revenue
$8,398

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$95,094
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,688
Other salaries and wages
$380,865
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$588,614
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$39,350
Travel
$765
Depreciation
$4,167
Program services (functional)
$725,667
Management and general (functional)
$74,916
Fundraising (functional)
$53,587

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$97,361
Total assets, end of year
$233,270
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$233,270
Net assets without donor restrictions
$233,270
Gross receipts
$1,007,855
Employees
9
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
VT

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOLLY GRAYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$84,688
WAZIR HASHIMIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES GELBERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VINCE MAZZUCCABOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
ADRIE KUSSEROWBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
ANISA RASOOLIBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
AL BELLUCHEBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN BARKHUFF LEFT JUNE 2025BOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
SIAMOI AHMADI LEFT SEPTEMBER 2025BOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
AMIN SAHIL LEFT JULY 2025BOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY CROSSMAN LEFT DECEMBER 2025BOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOLLY GRAYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$85,000
WAZIR HASHIMIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAN BARKHUFFVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SIAMOI AHMADIBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY CROSSMANBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
ADRIE KUSSEROWBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
VINCE MAZZUCCABOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
OWEN MILNEBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
AMIN SAHILBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
AMIR SAHARBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
SATAR LEYAQATBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOLLY GRAY AS OF APRIL 2023EXECUTIVE DI40$23,743
DAN BARKHUFFCO-FOUNDER2$0
WAZIR HASHIMICO-FOUNDER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
60 MAIN ST STE 102, BURLINGTON, VT 05401-8422
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
60 MAIN STREET SUITE 102, BURLINGTON VT 05401
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELLEN YOUNT, 60 MAIN STREET SUITE 102, BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
ANNE MILLER, 60 MAIN STREET SUITE 102, BURLINGTON VT 05401
Signed the 990
ELLEN YOUNT, CURRENT E.D.
Phone
(609) 577-2510
Return prepared by
JMM & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

HELPING AFGHANS IN VERMONT START NEW LIVES IN AMERICA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHANS IN ACCESSING GOOD-PAYING JOBS SUITABLE FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. VAA OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANS WITH JOB PLACEMENT. THIS INCLUDES RESUME BUILDING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE WITH JOB INTERVIEWS (INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION). THE ALLIANCE ALSO CONNECTS AFGHANS WITH OTHER SERVICES OR TOOLS NEEDED TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, WORK AUTHORIZATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS WITH VERMONT EMPLOYERS, SUPPORTING THEM IN BECOMING AFGHAN-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES.
    Expenses $164,736
  • CM/INTERPRETATION/TRAINING PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO AFGHANS NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND STATE OR FEDERAL BENEFITS. THIS PRIMARILY INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS, ACCESSING MEDICAID OR HEALTH INSURANCE, AND REFERRING AFGHANS TO SPECIFIC SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE TO THE AFGHAN COMMUNITY FOR VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS. AFGHAN PROGRAM OFFICERS SPEAK PASHTO, DARI, AND ENGLISH.
    Expenses $120,068
  • DRIVING PROGRAM SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE ALLIANCE, WE HAVE ACQUIRED A DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLE AND SUPPORTED AFGHANS IN OBTAINING ACCESS TO DRIVING LESSONS AND DRIVERS LICENSES. DRIVING INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED IN PASHTO, DARI, OR ENGLISH. FOR SEVERAL AFGHAN WOMEN, THE DRIVING PROGRAM OFFERS A FIRST-TIME OPPORTUNITY BEHIND THE WHEEL AS WELL AS NEWFOUND INDEPENDENCE AND THE ABILITY TO SECURE A GOOD-PAYING JOB, ACCESS GROCERIES AND APPOINTMENTS, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN. DRIVING LESSONS ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
    Expenses $117,667
  • OTHER (INCLUDES HOUSING, LEGAL & ELL) THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES AFGHAN CLIENTS WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN SAFELY NAVIGATING THE U.S. IMMIGRATION SYSTEM. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH SIV APPLICATIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, APPLYING FOR ASYLUM, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, OR OTHER IMMIGRATION LEGAL MATTERS. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHAN CLIENTS IN FINDING APPROPRIATE PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROCESS INCLUDES SEARCHING FOR APARTMENTS, COMMUNICATING WITH LANDLORDS, EXECUTING LEASES, AND MOVING IN. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS ONCE PER WEEK TO SMALL GROUPS OF CLIENTS SO THAT THEY CAN MORE EASILY COMMUNICATE IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS.
    Expenses $323,196 · grants $95,094

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1352691
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P84)
Assets (IRS master file)
$233,270
Income (IRS master file)
$1,007,855

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,007,855$854,170$233,270XML
990December 2024$570,418$541,103$97,361XML
990-EZDecember 2023$131,749$103,018$73,396XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: ANNE MILLER
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 88-1352691).

Questions about VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED is 88-1352691.
Is VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED 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 VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELLEN YOUNT.
Who are the officers and directors of VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,688 (MOLLY GRAY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,007,855, expenses of $854,170 and total assets of $233,270 at year end.

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