Forgotten Afghans Inc
Preselected recipients only
Forgotten Afghans Inc is a private foundation in East Troy, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,860 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,930 and the largest $15,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,860
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7,930
- Largest grant$15,800
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,145 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,100 | 1 | $8,933 |
| 2024 | $11,145 | 1 | $6,710 |
| 2025 | $15,860 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Forgotten Afghans Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Forgotten Afghans Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $15,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Undisclosed for Security Purposes | Resettlement assistance to afghans and their family primarily for interpreters or those who helped u.s. Led coalitions such as the international security assistance force (isaf). | $15,800 |
| The Khaled Hosseini Foundation | General operations | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Abdul Zahir Hashemi
- Edward Hinsberger
- Samantha Brown
Questions people ask
Does Forgotten Afghans Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forgotten Afghans Inc give?
$15,860 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,930.
Who runs Forgotten Afghans Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Abdul Zahir Hashemi (President), Edward Hinsberger (Treasurer & Vice President) and Samantha Brown (Secretary/Social Media).
What does Forgotten Afghans Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.