Council on American-islamic Relations
CAIR-CA ENHANCES THE UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM, PROTECTS CIVIL RIGHTS, PROMOTES JUSTICE AND EMPOWERS AMERICAN MUSLIMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.9M
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
Grant Count
39
Avg Grant Size
$106K
About Council on American-islamic Relations
Based on IRS filings
Council on American-islamic Relations is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ANAHEIM, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 39 grants totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,933,890 | $23,314,204 | $16,491,853 |
| Revenue | $18,938,214 | $17,442,755 | $9,000,702 |
| Expenses | $17,627,261 | $15,190,519 | $7,063,473 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $53,517 | $57,825 | $36,334 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include International Rescue Committee Sd ($413,719), International Institute of La ($378,428), Jewish Family Services ($371,735).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| QAZIZADA MULTICULTURAL THERAPY CLINIC ORANGE, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $54,708 |
| MASJID ANNUR ISLAMIC CENTER SACRAMENTO, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $72,061 |
| SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CARMICHAEL, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $175,602 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE SACRAMENTO COLUMBUS, OH | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $118,040 |
| MAS LA GARDEN GROVE, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $27,364 |
| MAS SACRAMENTO ELK GROVE, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $88,248 |
| MAS-SSF SACRAMENTO, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $70,122 |
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER EAST BAY PLEASANTON, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $68,470 |
| PARS EQUALITY CENTER SAN JOSE, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $207,979 |
| AFGHAN AMERICAN MUSLIM OUTREACH ORANGE, CA | REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS | $73,205 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADIB MAHDI | VICE CHAIR | 10 | — |
| AHMED SALEM | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDREW LI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ASAAD TRAINA | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| BILAL ZAHEEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EYAS ABDEEN | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/30/2024) | 10 | — |
| FAHRIA KHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FAWAD SHAIQ | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| HAITHAM ABULHAIJA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| HEBATULLAH TAHA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HUSSAM AYLOUSH | BOARD MEMBER/CEO | 60 | $245,487 |
| IFFTIKHAR WAHLA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| IHAB BADR | SECRETARY (UNTIL 6/21/2024) | 2 | — |
| KHYDEEJA ALAM | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/30/2024) | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MUSAAB ATTARAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MUSTANIR MAKHDOOM | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RANIA ELBANNA | BOARD TREASURER | 10 | — |
| SARA MOSTAFAVI | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/1/24) | 2 | — |
| WASIM ALI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BASIM ELKARRA | SV/CC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $64,369 |
| CECILIA MIRZA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 60 | $99,121 |
| RESHAD NOORZAY | SV/CC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $138,614 |
| TAZHEEN NIZAM | SD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $135,468 |
| ZAHRA BILLOO | SFBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $219,426 |
| AMINA ABDUL-FIELDS | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 40 | $135,182 |
| AMR SHABAIK | LEGAL & POLICY DIRECTOR | 60 | $140,110 |
| DINA CHEHATA | MANAGING ATTORNEY | 40 | $107,200 |
| LORRIE ADAM | COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $120,156 |
| NADEEM RIAZ | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,999 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council on American-islamic Relations?
Council on American-islamic Relations is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ANAHEIM, CA. It holds $22.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Council on American-islamic Relations?
As of 2024, Council on American-islamic Relations holds $22.9M in total assets with $18.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 39 grants totaling $4.1M in 2024.
Where does Council on American-islamic Relations operate?
Council on American-islamic Relations has awarded grants in California, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Council on American-islamic Relations award?
In 2024, Council on American-islamic Relations awarded 39 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $106K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council on American-islamic Relations's EIN?
Council on American-islamic Relations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0411194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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