Help For Afghanistan
Provide financial assistance to refugees and American citizens that are evacuating conflict areas. Help for Afghanistan provides donations to those individuals and organizations in need of support in Afghanistan and helps settle those that have left the country.
Help For Afghanistan at a glance
In short: Help For Afghanistan gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $52,305
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Help For Afghanistan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Spirit of America ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit of America Arlington, VA | Afghan Refugee Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $52,305 | $544,806 | $492,501 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Help For Afghanistan
Based on IRS filings
Help For Afghanistan is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Help For Afghanistan is led by Luke Fischer, CEO & President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Luke Fischer
CEO & President
New on the 2021 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Lane Yakulis
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stroud
Director
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Help For Afghanistan
How much does Help For Afghanistan give each year?
Help For Afghanistan gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is Help For Afghanistan?
Help For Afghanistan reported $52K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $545K.
What is Help For Afghanistan?
Help For Afghanistan is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. It holds $52K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Help For Afghanistan operate?
Help For Afghanistan has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Help For Afghanistan's EIN?
Help For Afghanistan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2466090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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