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Vermont Afghan Alliance Incorporated

EIN 88-1352691 · Burlington, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING AFGHANS IN VERMONT START NEW LIVES IN AMERICA.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$854,170
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
9
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$84,688, executive di

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 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. $164,736 spent. 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.
  2. $120,068 spent. 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.
  3. $117,667 spent. 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.
  4. $323,196 spent. OTHER (INCLUDES HOUSING, LEGAL & ELL) THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES AFGHAN CLIENTS WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN SAFELY NAVIGATING THE U.S. IMMIGRATION SYSTEM. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH SIV APPLICATIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, APPLYING FOR ASYLUM, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, OR OTHER IMMIGRATION LEGAL MATTERS. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHAN CLIENTS IN FINDING APPROPRIATE PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROCESS INCLUDES SEARCHING FOR APARTMENTS, COMMUNICATING WITH LANDLORDS, EXECUTING LEASES, AND MOVING IN. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS ONCE PER WEEK TO SMALL GROUPS OF CLIENTS SO THAT THEY CAN MORE EASILY COMMUNICATE IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS.
  5. OTHER (INCLUDES HOUSING, LEGAL & ELL) THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES AFGHAN CLIENTS WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN SAFELY NAVIGATING THE U.S. IMMIGRATION SYSTEM. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH SIV APPLICATIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, APPLYING FOR ASYLUM, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, OR OTHER IMMIGRATION LEGAL MATTERS. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHAN CLIENTS IN FINDING APPROPRIATE PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROCESS INCLUDES SEARCHING FOR APARTMENTS, COMMUNICATING WITH LANDLORDS, EXECUTING LEASES, AND MOVING IN. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS ONCE PER WEEK TO SMALL GROUPS OF CLIENTS SO THAT THEY CAN MORE EASILY COMMUNICATE IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS.

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 February 2023.

    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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