Muslim Legal Fund of America
To defend muslims by providing pro bono legal services in criminal,civil, and immigration law at the federal level. To protect the muslim community organizations by offering pro bono legal screenings, promoting leadership excellence, and facilitating preventive legal
Muslim Legal Fund of America at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,378,726
- +53.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,046,006
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $596
- -86.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,467,960
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Muslim Legal Fund of America
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Muslim Legal Fund of America
Who Muslim Legal Fund of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Law Centers for Muslims in America Inc Richardson, TX | To Fund It's Mission | $1,125,000 |
| Ophelia's Media Films Inc Albany, NY | Holy Land Foundation Documentary | $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 | $2,378,726 | $4,046,006 | $3,467,960 | — | — | $596 |
| 2023 | $1,552,468 | $3,034,001 | $3,351,387 | — | — | $4,518 |
| 2022 | $1,777,793 | $3,239,841 | $3,376,791 | $1,175,000 | 2 | $-156 |
| 2021 | $1,216,901 | $3,203,962 | $2,714,231 | $1,125,000 | 1 | $11,655 |
| 2020 | $876,078 | $3,579,930 | $3,026,569 | $1,052,700 | 1 | $-194 |
| 2019 | $130,611 | $3,957,791 | $3,537,312 | — | — | — |
About Muslim Legal Fund of America
Based on IRS filings
Muslim Legal Fund of America is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Richardson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $596.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muslim Legal Fund of America is led by Arshia Ali Khan, CEO on the 2024 filing; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arshia Ali Khan
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Hatem Bazian
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Swift
Attorney
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$175K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Christina A. Jump
Attorney
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $164K (2024)
Jamal Suleiman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mouffa Nahhas
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Arshia Ali-Khan (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Ahmed (2023) — Elkhaldy
- Former: Kathryn Brady (2023) — Attorney
- Former: Khalil Meek (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Tarek Alkadri (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Abdullah Al Muman (2020) — Deputy Executive 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 $180K, to Charles Swift (Attorney). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Muslim Legal Fund of America
How large is Muslim Legal Fund of America?
Muslim Legal Fund of America reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Muslim Legal Fund of America?
Muslim Legal Fund of America is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Richardson, TX. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Muslim Legal Fund of America operate?
Muslim Legal Fund of America has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Muslim Legal Fund of America's EIN?
Muslim Legal Fund of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0548371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 12, 2020)
- 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 November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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