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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2578321

HONOR THE PROMISE

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Financials

$830$240K2023$257K$282K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HONOR THE PROMISE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$256,771$281,841-$25,070$111,948$3,963$107,985
May 31, 2024990-EZ$830$239,806-$238,976$136,120$3,065$133,055
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$116,211
Program service revenue
$3,375
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$137,185
Other revenue
$137,185

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,802
Travel
$8,410
Program services (functional)
$250,311
Management and general (functional)
$29,550
Fundraising (functional)
$1,980

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$136,120
Total assets, end of year
$111,948
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,963
Net assets, end of year
$107,985
Net assets without donor restrictions
$107,985
Gross receipts
$261,366
Employees
0
Volunteers
65
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAHBOBA LYLA KOHISTANYNON-VOTING CEO
Trustee or director
40$70,000
DR DAVID LIVERMORECHAIRMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR ERIN MCFEEMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON HUNTMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR DAVID LIVERMORECHAIRMANPRESIDENT2$0
ZAC LOISMEMBER AT LARGE1$0
SELINA HAYESMEMBER AT LARGE1$0
MAHBOBA LYLA KOHISTANYNON-VOTING CEO40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
610 MADISON STREET STE 616, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-1758
In care of
% MAHBOBA LYLA KOHISTANY
Signed the 990
MAHBOBA LYLA KOHISTANY, CEO
Phone
(757) 535-1697
Return prepared by
Barrick Tax & Accounting Services

Mission

HONOR THE PROMISE ASSISTS MEMBERS OF THE AFGHAN SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BUILD RESILIENCE AS THESE REFUGEES REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN THE US.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HONOR THE PROMISE FUNDED THE PRODUCTION OF A FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILM, NOORI. IT TELLS THE STORY OF AN AFGHAN SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (SOF) VETERAN AND HIS FAMILY AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN THE U.S. THE FILM HIGHLIGHTS THE SERVICE, SACRIFICE, AND RESILIENCE OF AFGHAN SOF VETERANS WHO FOUGHT ALONGSIDE U.S. FORCES DURING THE 20-YEAR WAR, WHILE ALSO RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE AS REFUGEES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO USE STORYTELLING AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATION, ENSURING THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFGHAN SOF VETERANS ARE RECOGNIZED AS PART OF AMERICAS VETERAN COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ALSO SEEKS TO MOBILIZE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE OUR BENEFICIARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH LONG-TERM STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY. SCREENINGS OF THE FILM ARE PAIRED WITH COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS, FUNDRAISING, AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT TO FURTHER ADVANCE HONOR THE PROMISES MISSION.
    Expenses $187,452
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: HTP DEEPENDED RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING TRANSITIONING VETERANS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT AFGHAN SOF VETERANS CAN PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM THESE EXISTING/PROVEN PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $59,421
  • HOLISTIC HEALTH: PROVIDE A VARIETY OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES (TO INLCUDE LIVE/INTERACTIVE INFORMATION SESSIONS, DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, AND INTERPRETATION SUPPORT) FOR MEMBERS APPLICATIONS FOR ASYLUM AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY). ADDITIONALLY, THIS LINE OF EFFORT INCLUDES VARIOUS IN-PERSON HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS.
    Expenses $2,132
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: CONNECTED AFGHAN MILITARY REFUGEES WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND RESOURCES THROUGH EVENTS TO FOSTER CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL CONNECTIONS.
    Expenses $1,306

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2578321
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$111,948
Income (IRS master file)
$261,366

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$256,771$281,841$111,948XML
990-EZMay 2024$830$239,806$136,120XML
990May 2023$30,035$349,410$373,646IRS
990May 2022$969,244$277,827$699,689IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-2578321).

Questions about HONOR THE PROMISE

What is the EIN of HONOR THE PROMISE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HONOR THE PROMISE is 87-2578321.
Is HONOR THE PROMISE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to HONOR THE PROMISE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HONOR THE PROMISE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HONOR THE PROMISE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HONOR THE PROMISE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HONOR THE PROMISE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (MAHBOBA LYLA KOHISTANY, NON-VOTING CEO).
How much revenue does HONOR THE PROMISE have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $256,771, expenses of $281,841 and total assets of $111,948 at year end.

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