Council on American-islamic Relations

Foundation · Grantmaker ANAHEIM, CA EIN: 77-0411194 Website

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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

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

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $3.5M (85%)

New York $334K (8%)

Ohio $275K (7%)

States

California New York Ohio

Cities

AlamedaAnaheimBerkeleyCarmichaelColumbusCoronaDavisElk GroveGarden GroveGlendaleLa PalmaLake ForestLos AngelesNew YorkOaklandOrangePleasantonSacramentoSan DiegoSan Jose

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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.