Nonprofit · EIN 93-3887758
SAHARA PROGRAMS
Also known as SAHARA
Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | 990 | $1,010,022 | $835,715 | $174,307 | $604,156 | $278,598 | $325,558 |
| February 28, 2025 | 990 | $300,985 | $187,946 | $113,039 | $446,916 | $330,000 | $116,916 |
| February 29, 2024 | 990 | $7,924 | $4,047 | $3,877 | $3,877 | $0 | $3,877 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,007,619
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,403
- Other revenue
- $2,403
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $174,154
- Other salaries and wages
- $78,485
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $273,450
- Professional fundraising fees
- $7,584
- Legal fees
- $460
- Travel
- $3,486
- Depreciation
- $13,167
- Program services (functional)
- $679,980
- Management and general (functional)
- $147,652
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $470,180
- Total assets, end of year
- $604,156
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $278,598
- Net assets, end of year
- $325,558
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $491,562
- Gross receipts
- $1,013,928
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 136
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALINA IMAM | CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $82,658 |
| FAZAL MUMTAZ | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, Key employee | 40 | $43,492 |
| DR NAVED KHAN | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| DR SAFDAR CHAUDHRY | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE LUNA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIAZ SHINWARI | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR NAVAID KHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR ABDUL NADER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUBNA TABBASUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SADAF KHWAJA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASIF MAJID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| QASIM HUSSAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUMEE BALIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAHER AREKAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATISHA KODKIND | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALINA IMAM | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| ZEENAT HASSAN | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| NAVED KHAN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| NIAZ KHAN | CFO Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALINA IMAM | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ZEENAT HASSAN | DIRECTOR Officer | – | $0 |
| NAVED KHAN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| NIAZ KHAN | CFO Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 12952, CHANDLER, AZ 85248-0033
- In care of
- % SAINA IMAM
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SALINA IMAM, 3310 E LARK DR, CHANDLER, AZ 85286
- Signed the 990
- SALINA IMAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (480) 600-6676
- Website
- HTTPS://SAHARAPROGRAMS.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- TAREEF ZEESAN CPA LLC
Mission
Providing healthcare, education, life skills training, and domestic violence support to underserved
Program accomplishments
- Safe Haven Program During Fiscal Year 2025, Sahara Programs Safe Haven Program provided emergency shelter and comprehensive support to 164 survivors of domestic violence, including 103 adults and 61 children. The program provided 5,760 nights of emergency shelter, served 8,640 meals, developed 39 individualized safety plans, and delivered 1,053 case management sessions. As a result, 38 participants secured permanent housing, 207 obtained employment or job support, 6 accessed educational opportunities, and 27 were connected to long-term support services, helping survivors achieve greater safety, stability, and independence.Expenses $330,162
- Family Empowerment Program During Fiscal Year 2025, Sahara Programs Family Empowerment Program helped approximately 13,800 households through financial assistance, housing stabilization, and family support services. The program assisted 98 households with housing stabilization, supported 87 individuals in obtaining employment or workforce training, and conducted 2 educational and life-skills workshops to promote long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency.Expenses $238,155
- Free Medical, Dental & Mobile Clinic Program During Fiscal Year 2025, Sahara Programs Free Medical, Dental & Mobile Clinic Program expanded access to healthcare by serving approximately 210 patients, providing 320 dental visits, conducting 2,385 preventive health screenings, assisting 54 individuals with AHCCCS enrollment, making 32 healthcare referrals, hosting 21 community health fairs, and reaching approximately 4,300 community members through health education and outreach.Expenses $189,324
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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 28, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | February 29, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-3887758
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- February
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $604,156
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,013,928
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | February 2026 | $1,010,022 | $835,715 | $604,156 | XML |
| 990 | February 2025 | $300,985 | $187,946 | $446,916 | XML |
| 990 | February 2024 | $7,924 | $4,047 | $3,877 | XML |
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 93-3887758).
Questions about SAHARA PROGRAMS
- What is the EIN of SAHARA PROGRAMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAHARA PROGRAMS is 93-3887758.
- Is SAHARA PROGRAMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to SAHARA PROGRAMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAHARA PROGRAMS 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 SAHARA PROGRAMS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAHARA PROGRAMS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SAHARA PROGRAMS?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names SALINA IMAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAHARA PROGRAMS?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,658 (SALINA IMAM, CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SAHARA PROGRAMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,010,022, expenses of $835,715 and total assets of $604,156 at year end.
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