Zakat Foundation of America
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
Zakat Foundation of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
We help Muslims carry out their Zakat duties easily and correctly and deliver these obligatory alms – and voluntary sadaqah charity from all caring people – diligently, effectually, and with dignity to the poor, the stricken, the war-ravaged, and the bereaved of all the world.
Year, State Incorporated:
2001, IL
-Water
An ever-flowing charity, Sadaqah Jariyah provides clean water so communities can thrive.
-Education
Providing access to education & creating powerful antidotes to unrest, distrust, & war.
-Food Security
Delivering urgent food in Ramadan & year round to relieve starvation.
-Emergency Relief
Helping victims of disaster & violent conflict.
-Orphan Care
Caring for those who can’t care for themselves.
-Health & Wellbeing
Leading critical projects to heal bodies, minds, & souls.
-Refugee Empowerment
Alleviating the needs of vulnerable families & children.
-Livelihoods
Lifting people out of poverty & ensuring their self-reliance.
-Seasonal Islamic Giving
Additional opportunities to provide more aid throughout the world.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Zakat Foundation of America's program expenses were:
| Program services | $17,350,293 |
| Total Program Expenses | $17,350,293 |
Chief Executive
Halil Demir, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Dr. Hasan Arslan, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
55
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Door-to-door appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars, Solicitations for Used Clothing
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 Zakat Foundation of America's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $27,346,778 |
| In-kind contributions | $2,133,548 |
| Miscellaneous income | $26,073 |
| Investment return | $22,691 |
| Total Income | $29,529,090 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $29,529,090 |
| Total expenses: | $19,220,253 |
| Program expenses | $17,350,293 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,066,030 |
| Administrative expenses | $803,930 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $10,308,837 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $17,882,245 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $28,191,082 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,107,762 |
| Total Assets | $29,298,844 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois