Azahir
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Azahir is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to support refugee children and their families. The organization provides educational programming psychosocial support services youth development activities and humanitarian assistance in refugee communities in Lebanon at no charge. Azahir works to expand access to quality education promote emotional well-being and strengthen community resilience among underserved and displaced populations.
- Income
- $149,566
- Spending
- $109,918
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $60,000 spent. During the tax year Azahir implemented a Ramadan Eid humanitarian assistance program serving refugee children and families in Lebanon. With support from a Kinder USA grant and individual donors the organization distributed food assistance hosted community iftar meals and provided seasonal support to vulnerable households. The program reached underserved refugee families facing food insecurity and economic hardship. Activities promoted community cohesion dignity and direct relief to children and parents during a period of heightened financial strain. These activities were also including other traditional Islamic holidays throughout the year.
- $19,970 spent. During the tax year Azahir expanded its program operations by relocating to a larger community education center in Lebanon increasing classroom capacity and strengthening its ability to deliver structured educational and psychosocial programming to refugee children at no charge. The new facility provided additional instructional space improved scheduling for youth development activities and dedicated areas for psychosocial support services. This expansion enhanced overall program infrastructure improved learning conditions and increased the number of children who could be served safely and consistently. The relocation also supported the continuation and growth of Azahirs ongoing education programming reinforcing the organizations long-term mission to expand access to quality education and emotional support services for underserved refugee communities.
- $19,033 spent. During the tax year Azahir implemented its 2025 Summer Camps Program across three locations in Lebanon: Beddawi Camp Nahr el Bared Camp and Tel Maayan Village. In partnership with KinderUSA the program delivered structured Arts & Culture Sports Education and Intensive Psycho-Social Support PSS activities to vulnerable children. In the first weeks alone the program generated over 1,800 cumulative child participations across the three sites. Daily reach ranged from 60-100 children in Beddawi 60-80 children in Nahr el Bared and 100-220 children in Tel Maayan. Program outcomes included: Improved emotional regulation and confidence Increased cooperation and peer engagement Measurable improvements in literacy and classroom participation Development of fine motor skills and artistic ability Advanced PSS sessions addressed conflict resolution anger management and resilience-building while arts theater traditional embroidery sports and education activities fostered creativity and community cohesion. The Summer Camps Program served as a stabilizing and developmental intervention for children facing displacement poverty and social tension reinforcing Azahirs mission to provide education and psychosocial support at no charge to underserved communities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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