Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
The Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) is a public charity based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Formed in 1982, it promotes knowledge and advancement of halal food and community development. Its work includes halal inspection and consultancy, education and awareness, and support for institutions and community development projects.
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America at a glance
In short: Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America gave $2.2M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Illinois. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,237,675
- +132.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,618
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $132,133,751
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (26 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
- Next open deadline
- March 10, 2027 (IFANCA Scholarships Through Chicagoland Food Science Foundation)
- Contact
Mailing address: 2004 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 993-0034
Website: https://ifanca.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
Who Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Helpinghands ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 240 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 22% to Michigan, 18% to Texas, 2% to New York, and 1% to New Jersey. The scholarship program is for students at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 48 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $961K (2023) to $6.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helpinghands Southfield, MI | RELIEF | $500,000 |
| Tedas Am Foundation College Station, TX | Educational | $300,000 |
| CPSA Lombard, IL | Educationa | $200,000 |
| Furqaan Academy Bollingbrook, IL | Religious | $200,000 |
| Islamic Foundation School Villa Park, IL | Education | $200,000 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Chicago, IL | Healthcare | $120,475 |
| MCC Academy Schaumburg, IL | Education | $100,000 |
| Seed Garland, TX | Educational | $90,000 |
| American Muslim Health Professionals Rolling Meadows, IL | Health Care | $70,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Community Development | $50,000 |
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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 | $132,133,751 | $27,944,172 | $14,425,699 | $2,237,675 | 48 | $7,891,352 |
| 2023 | $117,553,972 | $29,784,542 | $11,733,764 | $961,250 | 15 | $9,100,526 |
| 2022 | $95,859,890 | $10,673,661 | $12,474,629 | $2,183,450 | 58 | $-9,524,552 |
| 2021 | $98,247,157 | $25,774,259 | $15,116,188 | $6,691,771 | 79 | $4,158,782 |
| 2020 | $84,808,567 | $22,461,335 | $8,448,078 | $1,186,500 | 40 | $3,728,752 |
| 2019 | $70,513,613 | $25,412,228 | $11,320,902 | $2,971,055 | 33 | $6,585,874 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
IFANCA’s stated mission is to promote knowledge and advancement of halal food permissible to followers of Islam and to promote community development projects. Its filing describes programs in education, religious activity, health care, and charitable work. Its website also describes halal certification, education and awareness, and partnerships to support food and health security and nutrition equity.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated work spans relief, education, health, religious activity, and community development. For example, HelpingHands’ stated mission includes emergency relief and rehabilitation in disaster-affected areas; Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University; and Community Education in Excellence says it operates an elementary and high school. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics describes its mission as advancing global health and well-being through food and nutrition. American Muslim Health Professionals says it brings together Muslim health professionals to improve Americans’ health and wellness. The ACLU Foundation describes its work as promoting knowledge and understanding of civil liberties and civil rights, while the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says it unifies Islamic organizations and advocates for Muslim community interests.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, IFANCA reported 48 grants totaling $2,237,675. Awards ranged from $200 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $500,000 to HELPINGHANDS for relief, $300,000 to TEDAS AM FOUNDATION for educational purposes, and $200,000 each to cpsa, FURQAAN ACADEMY, and ISLAMIC FOUNDATION SCHOOL. Other notable grants included $120,475 to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation for healthcare and $70,000 to American Muslim Health Professionals for health care.
IFANCA also lists a scholarship program through the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation for students at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences who intend to work in the food industry. The program provides one $2,500 scholarship for a freshman and five $500 scholarships for juniors; funds may be used for college application fees and college visits. Applications and further information are available through the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation. The stated deadline is March 10, 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Muhammad Munir Chaudry as director and president; Quadir Latifi as director and general manager; Mahmood A. Baig as director and vice president; and Rashid A. Chaudary, Imam M. R. Mardini, Imam Mahmoud Harmoush, and Mian N. Riaz as directors.
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America is led by Muhammad Munir Chaudry, Director - President on every filing since 2019; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Muhammad Munir Chaudry
Director - President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$379K (2019) → $512K (2024)
Mian N Riaz
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Quadir Latifi
Director - Generalmanager
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$237K (2019) → $338K (2024)
Rashid A Chaudary
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$39K (2024)
Imam M R Mardini
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Imam Mahmoud Harmoush
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Mahmood A Baig
Director Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$164K (2019) → $233K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sofia Shakir (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ahmad H Sakr (2019) — Director
- Former: Allen A Hamood (2019) — Director
- Former: Altamash A Amin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $512K, to Muhammad Munir Chaudry (Director - President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
How much does Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America give each year?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America gave $2.2M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $961K across 15 grants.
What is Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's typical grant size?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,618, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America that year got $44K on average.
Where does Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America give grants?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America gives mostly in Illinois: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (22%) and Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Bollingbrook, IL (5 grants), Lombard, IL (4 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (13 grants), "Community Development" (12 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's largest grantees?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's largest 2024 grantees include Helpinghands ($500,000), Tedas Am Foundation ($300,000) and CPSA ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America reported $132.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.9M.
What does Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America fund?
IFANCA’s stated mission is to promote knowledge and advancement of halal food permissible to followers of Islam and to promote community development projects. Its filing describes programs in education, religious activity, health care, and charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ifanca.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's EIN?
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3193649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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