Women For Afghan Women Inc is located in Flushing, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Women For Afghan Women Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women For Afghan Women Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Women For Afghan Women Inc generated $9.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN (WAW) IS A GRASSROOTS CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE RIGHTS OF DISENFRANCHISED AFGHAN WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN AND THE USA. LN PARTICULAR, WAW WORKS TO HELP AFGHAN WOMEN AND GIRLS (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORT CENTERS AND SHELTERS - HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO VULNERABLE POPULATION AND PROGRAMS FOR REFUGEE RETURNEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS- WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN (WAW) PROVIDES HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THOUSANDS OF VULNERABLE AND IN-NEED FAMILIES ACROSS AFGHANISTAN THROUGH ITS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IT ALSO OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH SHELTERS AND SERVICES FOR THOUSANDS OF REFUGEE RETURNEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS. WAW ALSO HOUSES HUNDREDS OF KIDS WHO WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN LIVING WITH THEIR MOTHERS IN PRISONS WITHOUT ANY ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE NUTRITION, HEALTH SERVICES, OR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
COMMUNITY CENTER AND ADVOCACY - TWO COMMUNITY CENTERS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE AFGHAN COMMUNITY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK, AND IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, PROVIDE SEVERAL PRO BONO PROGRAMS AND CRISIS SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE WOMEN, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CITIZENSHIP AND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS, AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Naheed S Bahram Us Country Director | 40 | $102,136 | |
Kevin Schumacher Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $125,361 | |
Najia Nasim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $115,829 |
Gagan Vohra Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $57,280 |
Hurunnessa Fariad Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Nawa A Lodin ESQ Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,832,107 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,201,284 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $461,861 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,033,391 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $374 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,123,386 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $158,714 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $483,703 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $173,197 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,908 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,487,509 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,387,840 |
Payroll taxes | $129,780 |
Fees for services: Management | $158,705 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,420 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,036 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $46,134 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $40 |
Fees for services: Other | $640 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $550,651 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $454,757 |
Travel | $1,224,971 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,498 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,051 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,085,914 |
Total functional expenses | $10,690,545 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,281,806 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,195 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $745,853 |
Accounts receivable, net | $165,022 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,115 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $204,597 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,189 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $43,028 |
Total assets | $10,513,805 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $554,979 |
Grants payable | $32,604 |
Deferred revenue | $132,227 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $719,810 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,386,444 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $407,551 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,513,805 |
Over the last fiscal year, Women For Afghan Women Inc has awarded $158,714 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD PURPOSE: Citizenship Instruction Program | $44,039 |
CONNECT INC PURPOSE: Gender violence workshops | $9,675 |
UPLIFT AFGHANISTAN FUND PURPOSE: Resettlement assistance | $105,000 |