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Zakat Foundation of America

THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS CHARITABLE GIVING TO ALLEVIATE THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF POOR COMMUNITIES AND TO ESTABLISH LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT ENSURE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY GROWTH.

Religion Worth, IL EIN: 364476244 (IRS) Reg: 36-4476244 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Zakat Foundation of America

Support Zakat Foundation’s mission: sponsor orphans, aid Gaza, and empower communities in 40+ countries. Donate zakat with confidence and make a difference.

Founded
Headquarters
Worth, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

The organization fosters charitable giving to alleviate the immediate needs of poor communities and to establish long-term development projects that ensure individual and community growth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE Z99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Zakat Foundation of America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 34,283 religion 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 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 89% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Zakat Foundation of America is a registered religion nonprofit based in Worth, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 364476244. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $29M in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Zakat Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364476244. 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.

Zakat Foundation of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Zakat Foundation of America is located in Worth, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 7421 West 100th Place, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Zakat Foundation of America has $29M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Zakat Foundation of America is classified as a Religion 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 $29M in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Zakat Foundation of America. 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, Zakat Foundation of America 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

Support Zakat Foundation’s mission: sponsor orphans, aid Gaza, and empower communities in 40+ countries. Donate zakat with confidence and make a difference. Zakat Foundation of America is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $29M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Zakat Foundation of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Zakat Foundation of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364476244, 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
$10M-$100M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
54

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

HA
Halil D••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 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 · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Zakat Foundation of America

What is Zakat Foundation of America?
Zakat Foundation of America is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Worth, United States. Support Zakat Foundation’s mission: sponsor orphans, aid Gaza, and empower communities in 40+ countries. Donate zakat with confidence and make a difference.
When was Zakat Foundation of America founded?
Zakat Foundation of America was founded in 2001.
Who leads Zakat Foundation of America?
Halil Demir serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Zakat Foundation of America located?
Headquartered in Worth, IL, United States.
What is Zakat Foundation of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Zakat Foundation of America trustworthy?
Zakat Foundation of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Zakat Foundation of America's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364476244. Registration: 36-4476244 (United States).
What is Zakat Foundation of America's website?
https://www.zakat.org