Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 7,556,125 | 8,509,690 | 9,613,894 | 12,756,618 | 9,243,795 | 47,680,122 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 7,556,125 | 8,509,690 | 9,613,894 | 12,756,618 | 9,243,795 | 47,680,122 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 47,680,122 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 7,556,125 | 8,509,690 | 9,613,894 | 12,756,618 | 9,243,795 | 47,680,122 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 74 | 117 | 934 | 3,473 | 2,990 | 7,588 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 1,126 | 11,282 | 19,234 | 31,036 | 1,126 | 63,804 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 47,751,514 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 17005038 |
| Software Version: | 2017v2.2 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Child Protection through Orphan Sponsorship($1,119,350) - Zakat Foundation identifies struggling families in the United States and around the world. When a crisis strikes, children are the most vulnerable, and we rush to assist them. We provide single-parent and orphaned children with water, shelter, healthcare, food, clothing, and education. Their single parent or caretaker/guardian can enroll children in orphanages run by the Foundation and our program partners. We provide social services to the parents to help develop livelihoods and social/economic inclusion. Our work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Education ($1,353,202) - To help with the future of our humanity, especially our children, the Organization's development work addresses the crucial links to a brighter future for our globe: Education. Providing school supplies to refugee children, sponsoring entire schools for children in war-torn countries, and building schools from the ground up, the Organization is an active member in laying the foundation of a child's future. Giving IDP's, refugees, and underprivileged adults skills training to earn a living for their families, the Organization helps save families from the calamity of destruction. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Other Program Support ($311,493) - Includes all ancillary program services needed tomaintain and enhance specific program sectors.Inspired by the Muslim charitable practices of zakat and sadaqah (obligatory alms-giving) and by Islams principles of stewardship and service to humanity, Zakat Foundation is a leader in humanitarian aid. The foundation fosters charitable giving to alleviate the immediate needs of poor communities and to establish long-term development projects that ensure individual and community growth.Zakat Foundation strives to be an exceptional relief and development organization that deploys sustainable methods and models the spirit of cooperative internationalism that is essential in an increasingly unstable world.Zakat Foundation leadership and staff are guided by a strong commitment to peace, dignity and social justice. They are also keenly aware that bringing hope and opportunity to some of the most embattled regions of the world is paramount to combatting unrest and radicalism.Zakat Foundations dynamic portfolio of grant support and programming in the United States and abroad, includes refugee programs, mental health services, education, disaster assistance and food assistance. Among many accomplishments, Zakat Foundation has a proven track record of successfully navigating the extraordinary complexities of centuries-old politics and cultural norms in the Middle East.One of the most unique aspects of Zakat Foundation is its focus on tapping into the deeply embedded and obligatory practice of Muslim charitable giving zakat and sadaqah to support meaningful humanitarian aid projects for diverse populations in need.By leveraging the generosity of hundreds of its donors and through its intimate knowledge of the needs of many vulnerable communities, the foundation demonstrates success and impact by:* Reacting quickly to immediate needs;* Facilitating long-term planning;* Incubating problem-solving initiatives;* Leading engagement with at-risk, vulnerable and difficult-to-access communities; and,* Engaging in meaningful partnerships with large and highly-regarded relief organizations worldwide.Led by Halil Demir, Zakat Foundation has been on the forefront in some of the most challenging and unstable regions in the world where they serve the most vulnerable communities. Zakat Foundation's Executive Director serves on the council of advisors for the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, a collaboration with the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy. He also serves on the boards of ARISE Chicago and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC). Zakat Foundation of America has led the way for establishment of:* Schools, including the Zahraa University which serves refugees on the Turkish-Syrian border who are displace by war and violence and provides a dynamic teaching environment for academics in exile* Vocational training & sustainable livelihood programs* Health clinics, including mental health therapy* Safe houses for women and children* Refugee resettlement programs* Agricultural development and food security projects* Clean water and sanitation efforts, construction of water wellsZakat Foundation also provides Disaster Aid. In the aftermath of natural and manmade disasters, it focuses on the front lines of humanitarian relief, delivering millions of dollars in emergency aid. In this tax year, Zakat Foundation was active in Houston, Texas; Puerto Rico, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. Zakat Foundation of America is recognized by Charity Navigator with 4/4 Stars. We have a Guidestar Gold Seal of Transparency. And our internal policies and procedures have been reviewed by the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America, and we attend their trainings. Zakat Foundation of America uses technology to improve our legal compliance. Zakat Foundation of America aheres to the InterAction's Member Standards, a requirement for membership . We subscribe to Thompson Reuters World Check/Refinitiv Know Your Customer tool for partner vetting and we utilize TechSoup Global's NGOSource to assist wtih equivalency determinations as needed. The Executive Director and General Counsel are involved with numerous working groups and consultative forums regarding mitigation of risks for humanitarian organizations organized through the World Bank, Financial Action Task Force, and US Treasury Department. In addition, we maintain internal and external legal counsel to ensure we carefully comply with U.S. federal and state exempt organizations law. "Zakat Foundation" may be included in titles of numerous exempt organizations; however Zakat Foundation of America is not affiliated with those organizations. We do our best to include our full name Zakat Foundation of America in our communications to minimize confusion. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings | The Organization does not have subcommittees. The Board handles all matters and has documented same in the Board minutes. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Return reviewed by Executive Director prior to filing and made available to the Board for review |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Board and staff sign a conflicts of interest annually. If someone raised a possible conflict, the board would discuss if the possible conflict rose to the level of an actual conflict. If there was an actual conflict, the board would record this information in corporate minutes as a disclosure and the board member would be dismissed from the disucssion and the vote on that issue. If a conflict was raised after the fact, the organization would take appropriate steps to disclose and take the legal steps necessary to remedy the conflict. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The Board of Directors annually reviews the Executive Director's performance. The Zakat Foundation of America's Human Resources Manager accesses salary tables through the organization's HR software and shares data with the Board to determine whether compensation is reasonable. Human resources provides reports on the Executive Director's presence and absence and if any issue would arise. The Board of Directors discusses performance, compensation, benefits, and succession planning as needed. The Executive Director has foregone raises for five years even when the board has done a review and found reason to increase compensation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION AND CHANGES IN STAFF ARE DISCUSSED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Available by contacting the Organization's office or through Guidestar.com or on the Organization's website. |
| Form 990, Part I, Line 6 -- Total Number of Volunteers | Volunteers include institutional groups like student and civic organizations that hold events to pack containers, distribute food, and fundraise for Zakat Foundation of America. Zakat Foundation's outreach department educates volunteers on what Zakat Foundation of America does and tallies the number of volunteers and volunteer hours. |
| Form 990, Part II - Signature Block | Jennifer Becker Harris of Clark Nuber is an additional paid preparer. |
| Form 990, Part III, Q2 -- Statement of Program Service Accomplishments | Zakat Foundation of America works with financial institutions and money service providers to transfer funds for our cross-border programs. Enhanced due diligence files and Know Your Customer requirements are constantly changing, so we spend an increasing amount of time communicating our work to financial institutions. This work includes our General Counsel attending meetings at the Treasury Department, State Department, Financial Action Task Force, Tax Exempt and Government Entities Conference, and multi-stakeholder dialogues in The Hague and at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. While we haven't made significant changes to our programs as a result yet, this ongoing monitoring of risk is part of our decision making. |
| Software ID: | 17005038 |
| Software Version: | 2017v2.2 |