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Islamic Relief USA

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q123
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

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 where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Islamic 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
198

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AH
Ahmed S••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Islamic Relief Worldwide welcomes USA court ruling - Islamic Relief Worldwide
Jul 2026
islamic-relief.org
Islamic Relief Franchise Takes Another Hit, This Time in Germany - Middle East Forum
Jun 2026
www.meforum.org
Islamic Relief Worldwide Seeks Private Arbitration in Lawsuit with American Affiliate - Middle East Forum
May 2026
www.meforum.org
Three Years On, Faith and Partnership are Sustaining Families Forced to Flee Sudan - USA for UNHCR
Apr 2026
www.unrefugees.org
Islamic Relief USA sues to cut ties with global affiliate after congressional probe - Israel & Jewish News - JNS.org
Mar 2026
www.jns.org
Faith-Bridge Iftar Unites Communities in Solidarity with Forcibly Displaced Women and Girls - USA for UNHCR
Mar 2026
www.unrefugees.org
Equal Exchange Announces its 11th Interfaith Partnership: Islamic Relief USA - CSRwire
Mar 2026
csrwire.com
Islamic Relief USA hosts food distribution in Clarkston - FOX 5 Atlanta
Feb 2026
www.fox5atlanta.com
Islamic Relief U.S.A. preps 20k meals for food bank - FOX 7 Austin
Feb 2026
www.fox7austin.com
Islamic Relief USA partners with Share Center for meal packing event in Lexington - WKYT
Jan 2026
www.wkyt.com
Form filed
$147.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$165.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$128.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$136.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$109.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$88.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$106.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$144.0M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$103.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$108.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 77 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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