Hidaya Foundation
To implement educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs in economically depressed areas of asia, africa and north america, with focus on projects which promote self-employment.
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Mission
To implement educational, environmental, social welfare, and health care programs in economically depressed areas of asia, africa and north america, with focus on projects which promote self-employment.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Hidaya Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHidaya Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Santa Clara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 770502583. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hidaya Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770502583. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Hidaya Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Hidaya Foundation is located in Santa Clara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hidaya Foundation has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hidaya Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hidaya Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hidaya Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Hidaya Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hidaya Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770502583, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HIDAYA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hidaya Foundation
- What is Hidaya Foundation?
- Hidaya Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Clara, United States. Donate Now Find Out More Donate Now All About Zakat Zakat Calculator Donate Zakat In-Kind Donation Orphan Support Latest Newsletter All About Zakat Zakat Calculator Donate Zakat In-Kind Donation Orphan Support Latest Newsletter Featured Projects Palestine Relief The harsh reality that the people of Palestine, and especially Gaza are enduring is heart breaking. Hidaya is […]
- When was Hidaya Foundation founded?
- Hidaya Foundation was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Hidaya Foundation?
- Mohamed S Shamsuddin serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Hidaya Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, United States.
- What is Hidaya Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hidaya Foundation trustworthy?
- Hidaya Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hidaya Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770502583. Registration: 77-0502583 (United States).
- What is Hidaya Foundation's website?
- http://www.hidaya.org