Vermont Afghan Alliance
Helping afghans in Vermont start new lives in America.
Vermont Afghan Alliance at a glance
In short: Vermont Afghan Alliance gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,728
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,728
- Median grant
- $8,728
- Total assets
- $233,270
- +139.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vermont Afghan Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ethiopian Community Dev Council Inc ($9K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Community Dev Council Inc Arlington, VA | Housing Support | $8,728 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,270 | $1,007,855 | $854,170 | $8,728 | 1 | $138 |
| 2024 | $97,361 | $570,418 | $541,103 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $73,396 | $131,749 | $103,018 | — | — | — |
About Vermont Afghan Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Afghan Alliance is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $233K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $138.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermont Afghan Alliance is led by Wazir Hashimi, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wazir Hashimi
President
Co-Founder → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrie Kusserow
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Mazzucca
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Belluche
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amin Sahil Left July
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Crossman Left December
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anisa Rasooli
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Barkhuff Left June
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Siamoi Ahmadi Left September
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Gray
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $85K (2025)
James Gelber
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dan Barkhuff (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Amin Sahil (2024) — Board Director
- Former: Amir Sahar (2024) — Board Director
- Former: Andy Crossman (2024) — Board Director
- Former: Owen Milne (2024) — Board Director
- Former: Satar Leyaqat (2024) — Board Director
- Former: Siamoi Ahmadi (2024) — Board Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Molly Gray (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Afghan Alliance
How much does Vermont Afghan Alliance give each year?
Vermont Afghan Alliance gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Vermont Afghan Alliance?
Vermont Afghan Alliance reported $233K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Vermont Afghan Alliance?
Vermont Afghan Alliance is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Burlington, VT. It holds $233K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Vermont Afghan Alliance operate?
Vermont Afghan Alliance has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Vermont Afghan Alliance's EIN?
Vermont Afghan Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1352691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
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