Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) provides food, clothing and medicine around the world through governmental organizations and relief agencies. The organization also assists in the establishment and operation of training centers, schools, hospitals, clinics and other projects that serve refugees. As reported by the organization, the majority of IRUSA's programs are administered through grants with Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), which is based in the United Kingdom. IRUSA also provides aid to underprivileged populations throughout the United States, and a Disaster Response Team assists in emergency situations across the country.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Islamic Relief USA's program expenses were:
Orphan support |
$13,723,147 |
Health and nutrition |
$12,089,085 |
Food security and livelihood |
$7,809,765 |
U.S. programs |
$7,346,096 |
Emergency response and preparedness |
$5,973,553 |
Education |
$3,789,371 |
Water, sanitation and hygiene |
$1,303,069 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$52,034,086 |
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Chief Executive
Sharif Aly, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$232,224
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Chair of the Board
Hamadi Bengabsia
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, ViacomCBS
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Board Size
7
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Paid Staff Size
132
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: According to IRUSA's IRS Form 990, President, Anwar Ahmad Khan, was the highest paid employee in 2020, receiving $235,383 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $90,589,805, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Islamic Relief USA's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$109,185,805 |
Realized and unrealized gains on investments, net |
$5,119,747 |
Other income |
$136,070 |
In-kind contributions |
$12,000 |
Total Income |
$114,453,622 |
- Programs: 75%
- Fundraising: 19%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$114,453,622 |
Program expenses |
$52,034,086 |
Fundraising expenses |
$13,707,232 |
Administrative expenses |
$4,319,630 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$70,060,948 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$44,392,674 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$77,043,129 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$21,031 |
Ending Net Assets |
$121,456,834 |
Total Liabilities |
$7,113,692 |
Total Assets |
$128,570,526 |
Note 1: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to a foreign currency exchange gain.