Muslim Aid America
Provide help to people who are victims of natural disasters or conflicts or suffering from poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, discrimination, homelessness, debt, unemployment, injustice, or lack of skills or economic opportunity.
Muslim Aid America at a glance
In short: Muslim Aid America gave $237K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,063
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,866
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,997,359
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Muslim Aid America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Masjid Al Islam ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 24 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Muslim Aid America gives
- Giving grew 841% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $237K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ikram Foundation Herndon, VA | Education | $55,011 |
| Zakat Chicago Chicago, IL | Emergency | $50,000 |
| Masjid Al Islam Dallas, TX | Food Aid | $35,000 |
| Masjid Al Islam Dallas, TX | Religious Dues | $25,000 |
| Mahi International Farmington, UT | Emergency | $25,000 |
| Faith Herndon, VA | Seasonal | $24,190 |
| Culinary Angels Livermore, CA | HEALTH | $22,862 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,997,359 | $27,331,347 | $28,722,154 | $237,063 | 7 | $31,557 |
| 2024 | $5,536,555 | $26,971,910 | $27,009,938 | $222,334 | 6 | $34,586 |
| 2023 | $6,627,122 | $26,177,076 | $25,782,126 | $133,000 | 3 | $11,271 |
| 2022 | $5,557,065 | $15,446,157 | $14,783,261 | $25,190 | 1 | $10,746 |
| 2021 | $4,039,844 | $16,966,673 | $14,812,428 | $198,235 | 7 | $6,025 |
| 2020 | $1,722,843 | $10,271,477 | $9,562,468 | $40,530 | 2 | — |
About Muslim Aid America
Based on IRS filings
Muslim Aid America is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $237K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muslim Aid America is led by Azhar Azeez, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Azhar Azeez
CEO
Executive Di → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $164K (2025)
Hud Williams
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Mesina
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monem Salam
Vice President
Treasurer → Chair & President, 2021
Chair & President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asim Mohammad
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esha Mughal
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sadaf Haq
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aishah Aslam
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Alharrat
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kashif Shabir
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Bisno
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kashif (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Bisno (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Basit Khan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mansoor Sakhiy (2020–2021) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $164K, to Azhar Azeez (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Muslim Aid America
How much does Muslim Aid America give each year?
Muslim Aid America gave $237K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $222K across 6 grants.
What is Muslim Aid America's typical grant size?
Muslim Aid America's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,866, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Muslim Aid America give grants?
Muslim Aid America's top state is Virginia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and Illinois (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Herndon, VA (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Muslim Aid America give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Muslim Aid America's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Muslim Aid America's largest grantees?
Muslim Aid America's largest 2025 grantees include Masjid Al Islam ($60,000 across 2 grants), Ikram Foundation ($55,011) and Zakat Chicago ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Muslim Aid America?
Muslim Aid America reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.3M.
What is Muslim Aid America?
Muslim Aid America is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Muslim Aid America's EIN?
Muslim Aid America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2504422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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