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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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