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Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Support for Afghanistan

EIN 86-0942485 · South Colby, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARSA WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AS THEY MAKE THEIR OWN DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE & A HEALTHY AND FAIR SOCIETY, ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN. BUILDING ECONOMIES FOR WOMEN, FAMILIES & YOUTH LEADERSHIP.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$48,675, executive dr 11-63025

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $595,971 spent. Capacity Building Program for Reintegration and Social Protection: Now in its third phase, this program supports the sustainable reintegration of Afghan returnees through psychosocial and economic assistance, including individualized case management and the Brothers 4 Brothers International initiative. Served 41 returnees in 2024.
  2. $410,809 spent. Trade Afghan: Training and individualized support for Afghan entrepreneurs in business development, management, market access, quality control, product development, and financial management.
  3. $618,010 spent. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, QUESTION 4D - Other projects include: 1. Education for a Sustainable Future: A community-based education initiative that equips local leaders, especially women and youth, to operate homeschools providing informal education, vocational training, and humanitarian support to their communities.2. Safe Spaces Program: A prevention and intervention initiative addressing gender-based violence through culturally sensitive in-home support groups and family counseling, providing protection and psychosocial support for vulnerable women and their families.3. Womens Economic Empowerment through Livelihoods Project: Implemented in Kabul and Bamiyan, this project supported 160 women with vocational and business training, market linkages, and participation in local trade events to strengthen economic independence.
  4. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, QUESTION 4D - Other projects include: 1. Education for a Sustainable Future: A community-based education initiative that equips local leaders, especially women and youth, to operate homeschools providing informal education, vocational training, and humanitarian support to their communities.2. Safe Spaces Program: A prevention and intervention initiative addressing gender-based violence through culturally sensitive in-home support groups and family counseling, providing protection and psychosocial support for vulnerable women and their families.3. Womens Economic Empowerment through Livelihoods Project: Implemented in Kabul and Bamiyan, this project supported 160 women with vocational and business training, market linkages, and participation in local trade

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 2024.

    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 February 2014.

    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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