Panah Charity Foundation is located in Fremont, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Panah Charity Foundation 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, Panah Charity Foundation generated $830.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $320.6k during the year ending 12/2022. 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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PANAH IS A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION HELPING VERY POOR AND NEEDY FAMILIES IN AFGHANISTAN. TODAY 90% OF THE POPULATION IN AFGHANISTAN ARE LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. THERE IS NO JOB AND NO INCOME. PANAH CHARITY IS WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE FOOD TO STARVING FAMILIES & CHILDREN, SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS WIDOWS/CHILDREN, SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS, AND WORKING NON-STOP TOWARD REDUCING THE CHILD-LABOR BY SPONSORING POOR CHILDREN. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PANAH CHARITY DELIVERS HUMANITARIAN AID IN KABUL AND PROVINCES. THIS FOUNDATION ALSO CREATES WATER WELLS IN VERY DRY AND POOR VILLAGES IN AFGHANISTAN TO PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO NEEDY FAMILIES. PANAH CHARITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES EDUCATION BY SPONSORING POOR CHILDREN AND HELPING THEM TO ATTEND SCHOOLS. PANAH CHARITY ALSO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPORT TO VERY POOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE NON-PROFIT HAS AN OFFICE AND FEW EMPLOYEES IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PANAH CHARITY PROVIDED BASIC FOOD SUPPLIES PACKAGES TO 1800 POOR AND HOMELESS FAMILIES IN AFGHANISTAN THROUGHOUT 2022. THESE ARE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. PANAH CHARITY PROVIDED FLOUR, RICE, COOKING OIL, TEA, SUGAR, BEANS, DAAL, & MACARONI. DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PACKAGES FED 12596 INDIVIDUALS FOR A MONTH FOR A TOTAL COST OF $107217. TOTAL ALLOCATION COST OF TRANSPORTATION TO DISTRIBUTION SITES, BANNERS, AND SOME SMALL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES INCLUDED.
PANAH CHARITY PROVIDED MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP TO ABOUT 115 POOR WIDOWS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NOT WORK. WITH A MINIMAL MONTHLY SUPPORT, THE FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO BUY FOOD FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND SURVIVE. ALSO PANAH CHARITY HELPS SOME VERY POOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH THEIR SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE IN ORDER FOR THEM TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION. TOTAL COST OF MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WAS $88266 IN 2022.
PANAH CHARITY PROVIDED HEATING SUPPLIES, FOOD SUPPLIES, WARM CLOTHING TO CHILDREN, AND BLANKETS TO HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS FAMILIES IN 2022. WINTER IN AFGHANISTAN IS DEADLY AND HOMELESS FAMILIES USUALLY NEED LOTS OF SUPPORT IN THE WINTER SEASON. COST OF HEATING SUPPLIES PROVIDED IN JAN, FEB, MAR, NOV, AND DEC OF 2022 WAS $33965 US DOLLARS. COST OF TRANSPORTATION, BANNER, AND LABOR ON THE DISTRIBUTION INCLUDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mirza Mohammad Operating Manager And Supervisor In Afghanistan | Officer | 48 | $0 |
Masihullah Mehry Key Employee | Officer | 48 | $0 |
Rokhshana Benish Presiden / Founder | Officer | 45 | $0 |
Durrana Nejat Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jasmine Nejat Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $830,178 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $830,178 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $830,178 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $297,935 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,359 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $137 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,682 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,400 |
Office expenses | $6,051 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $320,564 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,922,768 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $122,576 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,045,344 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $3,045,344 |
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 | $3,045,344 |