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Sahar Education

EIN 26-4215477 · Seattle, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Sahar Education Sahar partners with Afghan based organizations to build schools and create educational opportunities for girls in Afghanistan empowering and inspiring children and their families to build peaceful and thriving communities.

Income
$382,301
Spending
$395,353
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$104,640, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $57,230 spent. Threads of Hope provided tailoring basic literacy health and womens empowerment education to 100 economically disadvantaged women in Afghanistan. Over a 10-month period participants learned basic literacy and numeracy vocational skills gained mental health support and took part in workshops on human rights domestic violence prevention early marriage and reproductive health. Each graduate received a sewing machine to start a home-based business promoting long-term financial independence and community leadership.
  2. $46,453 spent. Underground Tech Sheroes provided digital literacy coding web design health and womens empowerment education to 120 Afghan girls with no prior computer experience. Delivered over the course of one year the program included comprehensive instruction in technology as well as workshops on human rights conflict resolution mental health menstrual health and early marriage prevention. Conducted in secure and underground settings the program enabled girls to safely gain skills and confidence to engage in the digital economy and advocate for change.
  3. $36,454 spent. Men as Partners in Change MPC provided English mental health reproductive health and gender equality education to boys in Afghanistan. Delivered over three 4-month rounds each year the program reached 120 boys annually. Through interactive workshops and critical dialogue the program equipped participants with tools to challenge harmful gender norms promote positive masculinity and become advocates for womens rights in their communities.
  4. $35,720 spent. Secret Scholars Online is a dynamic online education program designed for female students aged 14 and above. This program provides personalized instruction in English-ranging from beginner levels to TOEFL preparation-and Mathematics from elementary to advanced concepts. Through the Learning Upgrade app students engage with interactive lessons while receiving continuous support from dedicated teachers ensuring a guided and effective learning experience. With flexible self-paced learning Secret Scholars Online allows students to study anytime anywhere even with low-data access. The programs engaging digital lessons help students build strong language and math skills leading to official TOEFL certification upon course completion. By equipping students with essential academic tools and teacher support Sahar Education is committed to fostering growth confidence and future opportunities.
  5. $26,759 spent. management and oversight of vasious programs. Planning for future projects

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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