Council on American-Islamic Relations California
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is a public charity based in Anaheim, California. Its stated mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. Its 2024 filing describes work in civil rights, immigrants’ rights, advocacy, youth leadership, education, outreach, and media, and reports that it served as a fiscal lead or contractor for pass-through grant funding to partner organizations.
Council on American-Islamic Relations California at a glance
In short: Council on American-Islamic Relations California gave $4.1M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,148,077
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- Average grant
- $106,361
- Median grant
- $62,281
- Total assets
- $22,933,890
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Council on American-Islamic Relations California
- Contact
Mailing address: 2180 West Crescent Avenue F, Anaheim, CA 92801-3842
Phone: (714) 776-1847
Website: https://ca.cair.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Council on American-Islamic Relations California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee SD ($414K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 40 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to California recipients: 85% were in California, 8% in New York, and 7% in Ohio. The listed grants also show support for programs and organizations in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee SD San Diego, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $413,719 |
| International Institute of LA Los Angeles, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $378,428 |
| Jewish Family Services San Diego, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $371,735 |
| Human Rights First New York, NY | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $334,234 |
| Al-Misbaah Elk Grove, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $321,192 |
| Pars Equality Center San Jose, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $207,979 |
| San Juan Unified School District Carmichael, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $175,602 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of SD San Diego, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $173,998 |
| Refugees Enrichment & Development Assoc Sacramento, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $153,330 |
| Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims Sacramento, CA | Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs | $145,348 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,933,890 | $18,938,214 | $17,627,261 | $4,148,077 | 39 | $53,517 |
| 2023 | $23,314,204 | $17,442,755 | $15,190,519 | — | — | $57,825 |
| 2022 | $16,491,853 | $9,000,702 | $7,063,473 | $10,000 | 1 | $36,334 |
| 2021 | $15,557,872 | $7,778,802 | $5,660,862 | — | — | $10,364 |
| 2020 | $11,270,395 | $6,794,967 | $6,047,219 | — | — | $3,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it enhances understanding of Islam, protects civil rights, promotes justice, and empowers American Muslims. In its 2024 filing, it reported handling 1,004 civil-rights cases and 3,186 immigrants’ rights cases. It also reported holding 261 advocacy meetings with elected officials, conducting a youth leadership program, providing educational workshops and presentations, holding community outreach events, and participating in media.
Its 2024 grants included support for refugee and entrant assistance programs. Among the listed grantees, Al-Misbaah describes its own work as providing charitable aid and financial and in-kind assistance, community education, and youth activities. Afghan American Muslim Outreach describes its mission as serving the Afghan-American Muslim community through social services, support for self-reliance and Muslim identity, and youth education and leadership development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 39 grants totaling $4,148,077. Grant amounts ranged from $6,614 to $413,719, with a median of $62,281. The listed grants were for refugee and entrant assistance programs.
Among the largest grants were $413,719 to International Rescue Committee SD, $378,428 to International Institute of LA, $371,735 to Jewish Family Services, $334,234 to Human Rights First, and $321,192 to Al-Misbaah. Other large grants included $207,979 to Pars Equality Center and $175,602 to San Juan Unified School District. Human Rights First describes its own mission as advancing free and equal societies, protecting people from injustice, and strengthening institutions that safeguard universal rights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Asaad Traina as chair; Adib Mahdi and Haitham Abulhaija as vice chairs; and Fawad Shaiq as secretary. It also lists Ahmed Salem, Andrew Li, Bilal Zaheen, Fahria Khan, and Hebatullah Taha as board members. Eyas Abdeen is listed as a board member until September 30, 2024.
Council on American-Islamic Relations California is led by Hussam Ayloush, Board Member & CEO on every filing since 2020; 11 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hussam Ayloush
Board Member & CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $245K (2024)
Basim Elkarra
Sv & Cc Executive Director
Sv Executive Director → Sv & Cc Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Zahra Billoo
Sfba Executive Director
Sf Executive Director → Sfba Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Tazheen Nizam
Sd Executive Director
Sd Associate Executive Director → Sd Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$76K (2021) → $135K (2024)
Reshad Noorzay
Sv & Cc Executive Director
Development & Special Projects Director → Sv & Cc Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Asaad Traina
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amr Shabaik
Legal & Policy Director
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $140K (2024)
Nadeem Riaz
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Cecilia Mirza
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $99K (2024)
Amina Abdul-Fields
Managing Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Dina Chehata
Managing Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Lorrie Adam
Communications Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Adib Mahdi
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eyas Abdeen
Board Member
Board Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fawad Shaiq
Secretary
Board Vice Chairperson → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ihab Badr
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Musaab Attaras
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mustanir Makhdoom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wasim Ali
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haitham Abulhaija
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khydeeja Alam
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rania Elbanna
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Mostafavi
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmed Salem
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hebatullah Taha
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Li
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bilal Zaheen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fahria Khan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ifftikhar Wahla
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Amana Siddiqi (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Masih Fouladi (2021–2023) — La Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Sukaina Hussain (2021–2023) — Sv & Cc Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Hafeez Mohammad (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Arefa Simjee (2023) — Operations & Programs Manager
- Former: Ashraf Ibrahim (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brittney Rezaei (2023) — Managing Attorney
- Former: Sarah Salem (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amira Yousef (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Atthar Mohammed (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Salman Razi (2020–2021) — Board Secretary
- Former: Sameera Dadabhoy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hanna Chandoo (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Asif Harsolia MD (2020) — Board Vice Chairperson
- Former: Cecilia Peralta (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Omar Hassaine (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $245K, to Hussam Ayloush (Board Member/CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Council on American-Islamic Relations California
How much does Council on American-Islamic Relations California give each year?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California gave $4.1M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Council on American-Islamic Relations California's typical grant size?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California's median grant in 2024 was $62,281, and its average grant was $106,361, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Council on American-Islamic Relations California give grants?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (6 grants), San Diego, CA (4 grants), Columbus, OH (4 grants) and Orange, CA (3 grants).
Does Council on American-Islamic Relations California give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Council on American-Islamic Relations California's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Council on American-Islamic Relations California's largest grantees?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California's largest 2024 grantees include International Rescue Committee SD ($413,719), International Institute of LA ($378,428) and Jewish Family Services ($371,735), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Council on American-Islamic Relations California?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.9M.
What does Council on American-Islamic Relations California fund?
The organization states that it enhances understanding of Islam, protects civil rights, promotes justice, and empowers American Muslims. In its 2024 filing, it reported handling 1,004 civil-rights cases and 3,186 immigrants’ rights cases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Council on American-Islamic Relations California?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ca.cair.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Council on American-Islamic Relations California's EIN?
Council on American-Islamic Relations California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0411194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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