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PAKISTANI AMERICAN SKILLED WOMEN ORGANIZATION INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 850869897 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE W99 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · paswo.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$5K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

Organized free food pantries for the needy people and also provide them free masks, hand sanitizers and gloves. Helping Pakistani women to learn english language and other skills which will help them to get employments. Helping needy people in domestic violence. Helping youth social engagement in community and other community related matters.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pakistani American Skilled Women Organization (PASWO) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded in 2020 that provides food assistance, domestic violence support, and skill-building programs. It operates free food pantries with halal options and offers mentorship and resources primarily for Pakistani American women. The organization also runs youth after-school programs and advocates for community well-being in New York City.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Offers academic support, skill development, and enrichment activities for youth in a safe and nurturing environment after school hours.
Domestic Violence Program
Provides support to domestic violence survivors through counseling, legal assistance, and resources, led by Islamic scholars, counselors, and legal experts.
Hunger Prevention Program
Operates free food pantries offering halal food options through initiatives like Ramadan Food Boxes, Iftar Distribution, and Mercy On Wheels to assist food-insecure individuals in NYC.
Women's Empowerment Initiative
Supports Pakistani American women through mentorship, skill-building, and educational resources to promote personal and professional growth.
activities · 16 groups

What they do

  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Provide English language and job readiness training
      Offers English language instruction, practical training, career development, and job placement assistance to support employment opportunities for Pakistani women and other individuals.
    • Support women's professional and social development
      Supports skilled Pakistani women by enhancing their professional skills and promoting their social, economic, and environmental rights and health through training and resource provision.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 2 activities
    • Provide immigration support services
      Offers educational support and legal guidance to immigrants to assist with integration and access to resources.
    • Provide training and advocacy for refugees
      Offers training programs and advocacy initiatives tailored to the needs of refugees to support integration and empowerment.
  • Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
    • Conduct and publish research
      Conducts research projects and publishes findings to contribute to knowledge and inform programming.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Conduct charity and social work for the homeless and poor
      Engages in direct charity and social work to support homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals through food drives and other assistance efforts.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Distribute personal protective equipment
      Distributes masks, hand sanitizers, and gloves to needy individuals as part of its community health and support initiatives.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Facilitate youth development and community engagement
      Supports youth through after-school programs offering homework assistance and enrichment activities, promotes positive role models to avoid drugs and negative influences, and facilitates youth participation in community service, sports, and social action planning.
  • Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
    • Offer programs for domestic and financial safety and intergenerational connections
      Provides programs focused on domestic and financial safety for women and fosters intergenerational connections between seniors and children.
  • Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Offer short courses for community skill-building
      Provides short courses to enhance skills among the Pakistani American community and other Americans, supporting personal and professional development.
  • Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
    • Operate drug addiction recovery and support programs
      Runs a Drug Addiction Recovery and Support program through its Domestic Violence Control and Youth Development Departments to address root causes of addiction and support at-risk individuals.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate free food pantries and distribute food assistance
      Operates multiple food pantries (e.g., 302, 304, 305, 306) to distribute essential food items weekly to families in need. Provides food assistance through a national Hunger Prevention Program active since 2005, targeting vulnerable populations including single mothers, seniors, refugees, and the homeless.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Produce media for social awareness
      Produces media content to raise awareness on social issues and promote community engagement.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
    • Promote interfaith harmony and peacebuilding
      Conducts awareness sessions and initiatives promoting peaceful living in multicultural and multi-faith societies, advancing interfaith harmony, peacebuilding, and community development.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Promote mental health awareness
      Facilitates open conversations, provides education, and advocates for accessible mental health resources to promote mental health awareness.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide comprehensive senior support services
      Offers quality care, social connections, wellness programs, and advocacy for seniors’ rights and accessibility to support services.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Provide healthcare services in Pakistan
      Leads healthcare initiatives through its Pakistan chapter, including organizing free medical camps and delivering rehabilitative and clinical services to underserved populations to improve health accessibility and well-being.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Support victims of domestic violence
      Provides comprehensive support to individuals affected by domestic violence through a dedicated Domestic Violence Control Department staffed by Islamic scholars, counselors, and legal experts, offering legal guidance and access to resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$36K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +38.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • MUHAMMAD ARSHAD ATTA KHAN — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • MUHAMMAD KHAN — TREASURER
  • SHAHEEN KHOKAR — PRESIDENT
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Congress Government — Collaborates with Congress to enhance availability of halal food choices in federal food assistance programs.
  • Congress Government — Collaborates with Congress to support improvements in federal food assistance programs.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of national hunger relief network referenced in advocacy content.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the national hunger relief network led by Feeding America.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the national hunger relief network referenced in content.
  • Feeding America Network — Referenced as the largest hunger relief organization in the USA in partnership context for hunger relief awareness.
  • Feeding America Network — Referenced as the largest hunger relief organization in the USA in the context of hunger relief advocacy.
  • Feeding America Network — References Feeding America as a key source for hunger statistics and context.
  • Feeding America Network — References Feeding America as the largest hunger relief organization in the USA in communications about hunger relief efforts.
  • Feeding America Network — References Feeding America as the largest hunger relief organization in the USA in communications about hunger relief.
  • Pakistan People’s Party Human Rights Wing USA Partner — Collaborates through shared community activism and resource provision, led by advisor Salman Zafar who serves as president of this organization.
  • USDA Government — Collaborates with USDA to improve halal food availability in the Emergency Food Assistance Program.
  • USDA Government — Collaborates with USDA to increase availability of halal food choices in the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Culturally Responsive Holistic Support
    methodology: culturally_integrated_support
    By integrating Islamic scholarship with counseling and legal services, we increase trust and effectiveness in supporting domestic violence survivors because culturally and religiously aligned care improves engagement and healing outcomes.
  • Holistic Youth Development and Addiction Prevention
    methodology: holistic_recovery
    By combining positive role modeling, community engagement, and personal development programs, we prevent youth drug addiction and foster responsible citizenship because holistic support addresses root causes of risk behavior and strengthens protective social bonds.
  • Stigma Reduction through Education and Dialogue
    methodology: stigma-reduction_through_education_and_dialogue
    By facilitating open conversations and mental health education, we reduce stigma and improve access to care because dialogue normalizes mental health challenges and builds supportive community environments.
  • Women's Empowerment Ripple Effect
    methodology: ripple_effect_women_empowerment
    By empowering individual women through skills training and mentorship, we improve family and community stability because empowered women share skills and support networks, creating cascading social and economic benefits.