CAIR California
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
CAIR California meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
CAIR-CA's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
Year, State Incorporated:
1995, CA
CAIR-CA engages and informs the community on civic engagement by hosting outreach activities and conducting workshops and presentations. We mobilize the community members to meet their lawmakers through our annual Muslim Day at the Capitol. We handle civil rights and immigration cases for Muslims whose civil liberties were violated or who need legal services. We also provide leadership training to the youth at our annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program and Muslim Gamechanger Network. We offer internships, law clerks, and volunteer opportunities for college students to enhance their education to pursue their careers.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, CAIR California's program expenses were:
| Program services | $12,928,334 |
| Total Program Expenses | $12,928,334 |
Chief Executive
Hussam Alyoush, CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. Asaad Traina, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
121
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Other, Solicitations for Used Cars
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on CAIR California's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $15,263,789 |
| Special events revenue, net of cost of direct benefits to donors of $619,919 | $1,973,850 |
| Rental income | $419,389 |
| In-kind contributions | $100,970 |
| Other income | $82,522 |
| Total Income | $17,840,520 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $17,840,520 |
| Total expenses: | $15,455,575 |
| Program expenses | $12,928,334 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,084,527 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,159,342 |
| Other expenses | $283,372 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,384,945 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $15,415,816 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $885,671 |
| Ending Net Assets | $18,686,432 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,871,270 |
| Total Assets | $22,557,702 |
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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest