Afghan-American Community Organization
To advance the Afghan-American community and its allies through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement.
Afghan-American Community Organization at a glance
In short: Afghan-American Community Organization gave $32K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,667
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $214,579
- -41.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Afghan-American Community Organization
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) Scholarship Program)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Afghan-American Community Organization
Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) Scholarship Program
Afghan-American Community Organization
Amount
$30,000
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Afghan-American Community Organization Scholarship Program
Afghan-American Community Organization
Amount
$30,000
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Who Afghan-American Community Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neurokids ($16K). Together the top 3 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Afghan-American Community Organization gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $415K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neurokids Fairfax, VA | Humanitarian aid | $16,000 |
| NorCal Resist Sacramento, CA | afghan community support | $8,000 |
| Wellness Worldwide for Sust Los Angeles, CA | health & wellness init | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,579 | $306,716 | $465,707 | $32,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $366,303 | $268,552 | $210,451 | $42,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $308,202 | $269,157 | $552,640 | $415,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $591,714 | $764,700 | $254,062 | $159,356 | 3 |
| 2020 | $7,539 | $99,137 | $109,641 | — | — |
About Afghan-American Community Organization
Based on IRS filings
Afghan-American Community Organization is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $215K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Afghan-American Community Organization is led by Omar Aziz, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Omar Aziz
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $94K (2024)
Mohammad Ali Aziz-Sultan MD
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Homaira Hosseini
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Spojmie Nasiri
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryhan Futuri
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Farhat Hanifi
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madina Nooristani
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Zachia Nazarzai (2020–2023) — Secretary · Filing note: Term ended end 12-30-23
- Former: Atia Abawi (2021–2023) — Director · Filing note: Term ended end 8-1-23
- Former: Ahmad Ishaq (2021) — Director
- Former: Ali Olomi (2021) — Director
- Former: Farhat Popal (2021) — Director
- Former: Sabrina Perrino (2021) — Director
- Former: Sultan Latif (2021) — Director
- Former: Madina Salemi (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $94K, to Omar Aziz (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Afghan-American Community Organization
How much does Afghan-American Community Organization give each year?
Afghan-American Community Organization gave $32K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $43K across 2 grants.
What is Afghan-American Community Organization's typical grant size?
Afghan-American Community Organization's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Afghan-American Community Organization give grants?
Afghan-American Community Organization gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (50%).
Does Afghan-American Community Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Afghan-American Community Organization's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Afghan-American Community Organization?
Afghan-American Community Organization reported $215K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $307K.
What is Afghan-American Community Organization?
Afghan-American Community Organization is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $215K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Afghan-American Community Organization's EIN?
Afghan-American Community Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3792356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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