North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities
Umbrella organization for shia muslims in North America
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities at a glance
In short: North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities gave $184K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), top state Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $184,370
- +64.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,046
- +23.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,669
- Total assets
- $879,122
- +7.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Comfort Aid International ($85K). Together the top 8 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+1%). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2022) to $184K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Aid International Lake Mary, FL | Firdaush Dewji, Etc | $85,395 |
| Anjuman-E-Asghari Brooklyn Center, MN | Alim Grant, Support | $28,500 |
| Al AYN Social Care Foundation Dearborn, MI | Iraq Orphans Support | $17,948 |
| Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat of NY Woodside, NY | Khums Sehme Imam | $12,682 |
| Ahlul Bayt Mosque Brooklyn, NY | Ramadhan Support | $10,655 |
| 365 Islamic Educational Network Fresno, CA | Sponsorship Fee | $10,000 |
| Imam Hussain Islamic Center Brooklyn Center, MN | Alim Grant, Support | $9,936 |
| Imam Mahdi Education Center Dickerson, MD | Imec Repairs & Maint | $9,254 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $879,122 | $640,710 | $578,732 | $184,370 | 8 | $6,392 |
| 2022 | $818,171 | $445,548 | $234,318 | $111,968 | 6 | $34 |
| 2021 | $611,658 | $417,248 | $233,180 | $180,279 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $424,612 | $388,001 | $268,740 | $182,249 | 8 | — |
About North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities
Based on IRS filings
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities is a public charity focused on religion, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $879K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities is led by Arif Jacksi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Arif Jacksi
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aunali Walji
Councillor-T
Councilor -Tier → Councillor-T, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ebrahim Rehmtullah
Executive Co
Executive Councillor → Executive Co, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gulamabbas Najafi
Vice President
V President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kazim Mehdi
Councillor-T
Councillor-Tier → Councillor-T, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kazim Pirmohamed
Councillor-T
Councillor-Tier- → Councillor-T, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mohamed A. Jagani
Honary Secretary
Honary Secretary General → Honary Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Muhammadally Sherali
Executive Co
Executive Councillor → Executive Co, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sibtain Merchant
Honary Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hilaal Virjee
Executive Co
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mohamedraza Lakha
Councillor-T
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Abbas Bandali
Executive Co
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Saamiya Pirbhai (2020–2022) — Executive Co
- Former: Baqer Keshwani (2020–2021) — Executive Co
- Former: Inayat Walli (2020–2021) — Councillor-T
- Former: Sukaina Khan (2020–2021) — Executive Co
- Former: Shokat Kermalli (2020) — Honary Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities
How much does North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities give each year?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities gave $184K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $112K across 6 grants.
What is North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's typical grant size?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's median grant in 2023 was $11,669, and its average grant was $23,046, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities give grants?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (21%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn Center, MN (2 grants).
Does North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's largest grantees?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's largest 2023 grantees include Comfort Aid International ($85,395), Anjuman-E-Asghari ($28,500) and Al AYN Social Care Foundation ($17,948), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities reported $879K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $641K.
What is North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities is a public charity focused on religion, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $879K in total assets as of 2023.
What is North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's EIN?
North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1696247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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