Islamic Relief Usa
Islamic Relief USA is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia, established in 1993 in California. The organization provides relief and development assistance in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, working to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. The organization operates as a fund-raising and fund distribution entity focused on international relief and domestic assistance.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$232.4M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.9M
+256.4% YoY
Grant Count
208
+10.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+222.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Islamic Relief USA's mission is to provide relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and to work to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. The organization is working towards a world free of poverty.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Emergency or disaster aid
- International relief and development
Grantmaking
Islamic Relief USA actively manages multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Islamic Relief USA's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, though the organization also supports international relief efforts and domestic programs across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial Position (Most Recent Data):
- Total Assets: $232,371,467
- Total Annual Giving: $114,395,585
- Annual Income: $149.3 Million
- Annual Revenue: $147.2 Million
- Number of Employees: 187
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $232,371,467 | $228,581,851 | $203,145,396 |
| Revenue | $147,232,658 | $165,235,589 | $128,767,875 |
| Expenses | $155,029,031 | $148,599,193 | $105,668,131 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-8,962 | $-1,718 | $-6,794 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Islamic Relief Usa
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bay Ridge Community Development Center Inc ($10,000), Al Huda School ($10,000), Baileys Crossroads Health Access Partnership Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NISWA ASSOCIATION INC HARBOR CITY, CA | D0509 HEALTH&WELL-BEING NEEDS FOR MUSLIM COMMUNITIES | $7,000 |
| MUSLIMS SERVE PHILADELPHIA, PA | D0474 POWER OF FOOD, MUSLIM SERVE INC. | $7,000 |
| BAY RIDGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC UPPER MARLBORO, MD | CRI-206-2024 COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE | $7,000 |
| LOVELAND INTER FAITH EFFORT INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | CRI-230 IRUSA COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE | $7,000 |
| NATIONAL ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION MASJID & COMMUNITY CENTER SEATTLE, WA | DAY OF DIGNITY DOD2024-20 | $7,000 |
| SAHABA INITIATIVE CARY, NC | DOD2024-16-2024 DAY OF DIGNITY GRANT- SAHABA INITIATIVE | $7,539 |
| DEFY VENTURES INC LOS ANGELES, CA | D0507 CEO OF YOUR NEW LIFE GRANT PAYMENT | $8,000 |
| CENTER DC LOS ANGELES, CA | CRI-209-2024 COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE | $8,000 |
| HANAN REFUGEES RELIEF GROUP RICHARDSON, TX | DOD2024-06 DAY OF DIGNITY GRANT | $8,000 |
| ZAMAN INTERNATIONAL WILLOW GROVE, PA | DOD2024-01 DAY OF DIGNITY GRANT | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ahmed Shehata serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHMED AZAM | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| HUSSEIN ATA | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| GREGORY MITCHELL | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| KHALED ALBADAWI | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| ESAM OMEISH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| OMAR AWAD | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANWAR KHAN | PRESIDENT THRU 4/30/24 | 40 | $245,750 |
| TAREQ OSMAN | CONTROLLER | 40 | $186,199 |
| AHMED SHEHATA | CEO FROM 1/1/24 | 40 | $209,989 |
| ARAIF YUSUFF | COO | 40 | $172,769 |
| NAEEM MUHAMMAD | DIRECTOR OF FUND DIVISION | 40 | $143,749 |
| ASHAR AKHTAR | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $160,268 |
| DAVID HAWA | DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $160,477 |
| CHRISTINA NAHI | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $169,621 |
| MOHAMMAD DANDASHI | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES | 40 | $158,432 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Islamic Relief USA has demonstrated active grantmaking and partnership work:
IRUSA Program Grants for US Nonprofits | Apply Now - Islamic ReliefApproved $800,000 in domestic projects to assist Afghan refugees
Islamic Relief USA Approves $800,000 in Domestic Projects to Assist AfghanAwarded $10,000 grant to Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's Meal on Wheels program
IRUSA Program Grants for US Nonprofits | Apply Now - Islamic ReliefSelected Muslim Legal Fund of America to receive an IRUSA Domestic Grant in 2024 for community development
IRUSA Program Grants for US Nonprofits | Apply Now - Islamic ReliefReceived a prestigious award for partnership in humanitarian work
Islamic Relief USA Receives Prestigious Award for Partnership in ...Maintains active COVID-19 response programming, distributing funds to mosques and social service organizations to preserve essential services
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Islamic Relief Usa fund?
Islamic Relief USA's mission is to provide relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and to work to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. The organization is working towards a world free of poverty. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Emergency or disaster aid • International relief and development
How do I apply for a grant from Islamic Relief Usa?
Islamic Relief USA actively manages multiple grant programs: **Active Grant Opportunities:** • Day of Dignity 2026 • IRUSA Domestic Grants Program • Summer Food Service Program (SUN) Program 2026 • Turkey Distribution 2026 **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,031 to $23,390,283 • The organization has awarded grants including $800,000 in domestic projects to assist Afghan refugees and $10,000 grants to organizations like Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's Meal on Wheels …
Where does Islamic Relief Usa make grants?
Islamic Relief USA's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, though the organization also supports international relief efforts and domestic programs across the United States.
What size grants does Islamic Relief Usa award?
In 2024, Islamic Relief Usa awarded 208 grants totaling $17.9M — an average of about $86K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Islamic Relief Usa's EIN?
Islamic Relief Usa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4453134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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