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Islamic Relief USA

Working together for a better world.

four stars

92.92

3655 Wheeler Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304
tel: (855) 447-1001   Web Site
EIN: 95-4453134

Board Leadership
Khaled Lamada
Chairman of the Board

CEO
Anwar Khan
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.92 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Islamic Relief USA strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of color, race, religion, or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. Incorporated in California in 1993, Islamic Relief operates a wide variety of projects, including education and training, water and sanitation, income generation, orphan support, health and nutrition, and emergency relief. Islamic Relief also sponsors many domestic projects, including homeless feedings, financial assistance, healthcare in underserved areas, the annual Day of Dignity program, providing food, medical care, hygiene kits, clothes, blankets, and more to homeless and underserved communities across the United States. Islamic Relief's largest domestic project was the response to Hurricane Katrina.

Islamic Relief USA strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of color, race, religion, or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. Incorporated in California in 1993, Islamic Relief operates a wide variety of projects, including education and training, water and sanitation, income generation, orphan support, health and nutrition, and emergency relief. Islamic Relief also sponsors many domestic projects, including homeless feedings, financial assistance, healthcare in underserved areas, the annual Day of Dignity program, providing food, medical care, hygiene kits, clothes, blankets, and more to homeless and underserved communities across the United States. Islamic Relief's largest domestic project was the response to Hurricane Katrina.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 88.8%
  Administrative Expenses 3.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.43
  Program Expenses Growth 30.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 27.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Islamic Relief USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Islamic Relief USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Islamic Relief USA (VA) 92.92 four stars
Samaritan's Feet (NC) 85.85 three stars
Food for the Hungry (AZ) 88.62 three stars
Medical Benevolence Foundation (TX) 87.39 three stars
American Jewish World Service (NY) 94.11 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $106,415,515
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $2,789,184
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $109,204,699
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $109,204,699
   Other Revenue $-627,212
TOTAL REVENUE $108,577,487
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $89,208,153
   Administrative Expenses $2,655,503
   Fundraising Expenses $9,279,485
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $101,143,141
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $7,434,346
   
Net Assets $41,298,059

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Health & Nutrition $49,244,053 55.2%
Emergency Response & Relief $14,979,565 16.8%
Orphans Program $10,207,778 11.4%

Ratings History
Islamic Relief USA has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 06/01/2017 92.92 four stars
2014-12 03/01/2017 92.92 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 92.38 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 95.04 four stars
2013-12 04/01/2015 87.78 three stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 80.90 three stars
2011-12 05/01/2013 80.54 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 95.09 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 93.08 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 94.38 four stars
2008-12 05/01/2010 94.28 four stars
2007-12 12/17/2008 94.66 four stars
2006-12 05/01/2008 94.61 four stars
2005-12 02/01/2007 94.69 four stars
2004-12 04/01/2006 96.63 four stars
2003-12 01/05/2005 93.96 four stars
2002-12 05/01/2004 94.24 four stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 88.03 three stars
2000-12 10/15/2002 93.76 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 95-4453134
Name in IRS Master File ISLAMIC RELIEF USA
NTEE Code Q12
NTEE Classification Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (902) Emergency or disaster aid fund
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date September, 1994
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$166,133 0.16% Anwar Ahmad Khan Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Islamic Relief USA (VA) 92.92 four stars
EngenderHealth (NY) 88.98 three stars
INMED Partnerships for Children (VA) 93.72 four stars
KinderUSA (TX) 91.02 four stars
ActionAid USA (DC) 90.25 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Islamic Relief USA
3655 Wheeler Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
tel: (855) 447-1001
fax: (866) 917-0667
EIN: 95-4453134

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 22250
Alexandria, VA 22304

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Board Leadership

Khaled Lamada
Chairman of the Board

CEO

Anwar Khan
Chief Executive Officer

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