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Uplift Afghanistan

EIN 87-2672906 · Westlake Vlg, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

As a charitable fund, we vet and support grass-roots organizations that are doing impactful work on the ground in Afghanistan and with Afghan refugees around the world. We monitor, evaluate, and audit organizations for the purpose of connecting compassionate, impact-driven donors with community-led initiatives and grassroots organizations they can trust. Our team serves as experts with eyes and ears on the ground to assess critical areas of need, and work to ensure a sustainable future for Afghans and Afghan refugees worldwide. Our work is divided into seven sectors of support: 1) Humanitarian Relief; 2) Refugee Resettlement; 3) Education; 4) Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; 5) Preservation of Afghan Knowledge, Expertise, & Art; 6) Environmental Protection & Sustainability; 7) Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.

Income
$833,408
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$80,000, president

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    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, 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 (5)
  1. $260,901 spent. Uplifts Humanitarian Relief Fund provides emergency response in the form of food, water, shelter, healthcare, and livelihood resources to Afghanistans most vulnerable populations (women, children, elderly, disabled, and internally displaced persons).
  2. $138,605 spent. Uplifts Cultural Preservation Fund provides fellowships and scholarships to Afghan artists and cultural producers to continue their work, build upon their countrys knowledge, and preserve its cultural heritage. This fund supports projects aimed at documenting and archiving Afghan cultural practices and narratives that preserve cultural memory.
  3. $138,472 spent. Uplifts Education Fund supports access to education through curriculum development, teacher training and salaries, educational technology platforms, and collaborative partnerships between local and international organizations.
  4. $127,825 spent. Uplifts Refugee Resettlement Fund provides evacuation and resettlement services for at-risk Afghans. These services include sustainment, housing, transportation, visas, and resettlement and acculturation support once they reach their host country.
  5. $122,951 spent. Uplifts Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund supports organizations committed to protecting and empowering Afghan women/girls, children/adults with disabilities, and ethnic/religious minorities within the Afghan population. Projects in the current year focused on menstrual hygiene, mental health services, womens shelter, livelihood support and training, and support for women-led NGOs.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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