To advance the Afghan-American community and its allies through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement.
Key facts about Afghan-American Community Organization
In short: Afghan-American Community Organization gave $32K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 82-3792356
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,667
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $214,579
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) Scholarship Program)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$215K
-41.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$32K
-24.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-49.8% YoY
How Afghan-American Community Organization gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
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
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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $214,579 | $366,303 | $308,202 |
| Revenue | $306,716 | $268,552 | $269,157 |
| Expenses | $465,707 | $210,451 | $552,640 |
Data update history
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
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.
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