Islamic Relief USA
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Visit www.irusa.orgAbout Islamic Relief USA
Islamic Relief Usa is a international organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1993. Annual revenue: $136.4 million. EIN: 954453134.
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Mission
Islamic relief usa provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Islamic Relief USA has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIslamic Relief USA is a registered international nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 954453134. 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 $147M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Islamic Relief USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954453134. 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.
Islamic Relief USA 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 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Islamic Relief USA is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Islamic Relief USA has $147M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Islamic Relief USA is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $147M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Islamic Relief USA. 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, Islamic Relief USA 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Islamic Relief Usa is a international organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1993. Annual revenue: $136.4 million. EIN: 954453134. Islamic Relief USA is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $147M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Islamic Relief USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Islamic Relief USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954453134, 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
10 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.
ISLAMIC RELIEF USA 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 (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Islamic Relief Worldwide welcomes USA court ruling - Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief Franchise Takes Another Hit, This Time in Germany - Middle East Forum
Islamic Relief Worldwide Seeks Private Arbitration in Lawsuit with American Affiliate - Middle East Forum
Three Years On, Faith and Partnership are Sustaining Families Forced to Flee Sudan - USA for UNHCR
Islamic Relief USA sues to cut ties with global affiliate after congressional probe - Israel & Jewish News - JNS.org
Faith-Bridge Iftar Unites Communities in Solidarity with Forcibly Displaced Women and Girls - USA for UNHCR
Equal Exchange Announces its 11th Interfaith Partnership: Islamic Relief USA - CSRwire
Islamic Relief USA hosts food distribution in Clarkston - FOX 5 Atlanta
Islamic Relief U.S.A. preps 20k meals for food bank - FOX 7 Austin
Islamic Relief USA partners with Share Center for meal packing event in Lexington - WKYT
Activity timeline
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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 - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- 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 · 77 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 · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Islamic Relief USA
- What is Islamic Relief USA?
- Islamic Relief USA is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. Islamic Relief Usa is a international organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1993. Annual revenue: $136.4 million. EIN: 954453134.
- When was Islamic Relief USA founded?
- Islamic Relief USA was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Islamic Relief USA?
- Ahmed Shehata serves as CEO.
- Where is Islamic Relief USA located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, United States.
- What is Islamic Relief USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Islamic Relief USA trustworthy?
- Islamic Relief USA 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 Islamic Relief USA's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954453134.
- What is Islamic Relief USA's website?
- http://www.irusa.org