VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE

EIN: 881352691 501(c)(3) Human Services

BURLINGTON, VT

Total Revenue
$1,007,855
Total Expenses
$854,170
Total Assets
$233,270
Net Assets
$233,270
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
ELLEN YOUNT
Phone
6095772510
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 77% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

HELPING AFGHANS IN VERMONT START NEW LIVES IN AMERICA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $164,736

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHANS IN ACCESSING GOOD-PAYING JOBS SUITABLE FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. VAA OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANS WITH JOB PLACEMENT. THIS...

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EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHANS IN ACCESSING GOOD-PAYING JOBS SUITABLE FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. VAA OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANS WITH JOB PLACEMENT. THIS INCLUDES RESUME BUILDING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE WITH JOB INTERVIEWS (INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION). THE ALLIANCE ALSO CONNECTS AFGHANS WITH OTHER SERVICES OR TOOLS NEEDED TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, WORK AUTHORIZATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS WITH VERMONT EMPLOYERS, SUPPORTING THEM IN BECOMING AFGHAN-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES.

Program 2
Expenses: $120,068

CM/INTERPRETATION/TRAINING PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO AFGHANS NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND STATE OR FEDERAL BENEFITS. THIS PRIMARILY INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH...

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CM/INTERPRETATION/TRAINING PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO AFGHANS NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND STATE OR FEDERAL BENEFITS. THIS PRIMARILY INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS, ACCESSING MEDICAID OR HEALTH INSURANCE, AND REFERRING AFGHANS TO SPECIFIC SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE TO THE AFGHAN COMMUNITY FOR VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS. AFGHAN PROGRAM OFFICERS SPEAK PASHTO, DARI, AND ENGLISH.

Program 3
Expenses: $117,667

DRIVING PROGRAM SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE ALLIANCE, WE HAVE ACQUIRED A DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLE AND SUPPORTED AFGHANS IN OBTAINING ACCESS TO DRIVING LESSONS AND DRIVERS LICENSES. DRIVING INSTRUCTION...

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DRIVING PROGRAM SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE ALLIANCE, WE HAVE ACQUIRED A DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLE AND SUPPORTED AFGHANS IN OBTAINING ACCESS TO DRIVING LESSONS AND DRIVERS LICENSES. DRIVING INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED IN PASHTO, DARI, OR ENGLISH. FOR SEVERAL AFGHAN WOMEN, THE DRIVING PROGRAM OFFERS A FIRST-TIME OPPORTUNITY BEHIND THE WHEEL AS WELL AS NEWFOUND INDEPENDENCE AND THE ABILITY TO SECURE A GOOD-PAYING JOB, ACCESS GROCERIES AND APPOINTMENTS, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN. DRIVING LESSONS ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $999,319
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $138
Other Revenue $8,398
TOTAL REVENUE $1,007,855

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $95,094
Salaries & Benefits $588,614
Fundraising Expenses $53,587
Program Expenses $725,667
Other Expenses $170,462
TOTAL EXPENSES $854,170

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,007,855 $570,418 +0.8%
Expenses $854,170 $541,103 +0.6%
Net Income $153,685 $29,315 +4.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
9
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$84,688
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MOLLY GRAY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$84,688 $0 $84,688
WAZIR HASHIMI PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES GELBER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCE MAZZUCCA BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIE KUSSEROW BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANISA RASOOLI BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL BELLUCHE BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BARKHUFF LEFT JUNE 2025 BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIAMOI AHMADI LEFT SEPTEMBER 2025 BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMIN SAHIL LEFT JULY 2025 BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY CROSSMAN LEFT DECEMBER 2025 BOARD DIRECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,007,855 $854,170 $233,270 $153,685
2024 $570,418 $541,103 $97,361 $29,315
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