International Orphan Care
International Orphan Care (IOC) is a nonprofit, non-religious, non-political humanitarian organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Laguna Hills, California. IOC operates the Mir Mohammad Yousuf Vocational School in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, serving over 230 orphaned and disadvantaged children with education, vocational training, meals, healthcare, and clothing. The organization has graduated over a thousand students since its inception and expanded its mission to include emergency humanitarian relief through its partnership with Afghanistan Relief Alliance, distributing food aid across 24+ provinces of Afghanistan. IOC relies on individual donors and an all-volunteer board of directors to fund its programs, with 100% of donations going directly to programs.
International Orphan Care at a glance
In short: International Orphan Care gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $67,324
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who International Orphan Care funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Afghan Relief ($12K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afghan Relief Newark, CA | Education | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,324 | $843,323 | $826,814 | $12,000 | 1 | $1 |
| 2023 | $57,649 | $657,817 | $648,657 | — | — | $7 |
| 2022 | $48,489 | $1,086,043 | $1,208,178 | — | — | $26 |
| 2021 | $170,624 | $452,906 | $297,845 | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $15,563 | $231,415 | $238,127 | — | — | $2 |
About International Orphan Care
Based on IRS filings
International Orphan Care is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Laguna Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $67K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Orphan Care is led by Michael F. Whipple, CEO & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael F. Whipple
CEO & President
CEO & Chairman → CEO & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nasrin Ansari
Regional Executive Director & Member
Member → Regional Executive Director & Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryam Shamal Ghalib MD
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sudabeh Shoja
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laila Olomi Waziri
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neda K. Olomi
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Mendoza MD
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daud Hirmandi
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nazo Burgi Salim
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haroon Faquirjan
CFO
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Massuma Haroon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fazlia Seraj
Vice President & Member
Member → Vice President & Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Massuma Hassan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shodabeh Shoja (2023) — Member
- Former: Abdullah Osman (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ghulam Feda (2020–2022) — CEO & President
- Former: Mariam Ismail-Arsala (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tamin Atayee (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Zarghuna Saleh (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Zarin Malekzada (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Nazo Burgy (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Mike Whipple (2022) — Board Chairman
- Former: Spojmie Naseri (2022) — Member
- Former: Sudi Shoja (2022) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about International Orphan Care
How much does International Orphan Care give each year?
International Orphan Care gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is International Orphan Care?
International Orphan Care reported $67K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $843K.
What is International Orphan Care?
International Orphan Care is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Laguna Hills, CA. It holds $67K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Orphan Care operate?
International Orphan Care has awarded grants in California.
What is International Orphan Care's EIN?
International Orphan Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0547951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
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