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Islamic Society of Stillwater

EIN 20-5644860 · Stillwater, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 47% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE ISS ARE TO HELP MUSLIMS CARRY OUT ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES IN PURSUANCE OF ISLAM AS A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFEAND TO INFORM THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY ABOUT ISLAM AND MUSLIMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND ORGANIZING OPEN HOUSE EVENTS.

Income
$153,111
Spending
$135,035
Spent on programs
47%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    47% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $45,722 spent. THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE ISS ARE TO HELP MUSLIMS CARRY OUT ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES IN PURSUANCE OF ISLAM AS A COMPLETE WAY OF LIFE AND TO INFORM THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY ABOUT ISLAM ANDMUSLIMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND ORGANIZING OPEN HOUSE EVENTS.
  2. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ISS IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS. SERVICES INCLUDE THE FACILITATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ISLAMIC WEEKLY CONGREGATION, THE FRIDAY PRAYER, TO FACILITATE THE 5 DAILY PRAYERS, TO ORGANIZE RAMADAN ACTIVITIE, HOLDING THE CELEBRATION OF THE 2 EIDS EVERY CALENDAR YEAR, TO HELP THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES, EDUCATING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ON RELIGION AND THE ARABIC LANGUAGE, HOLDING PUBLIC EVENTS TO FURTHER FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITHIN THE GREATER STILLWATER COMMUNITY, HOLDING PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING SCHOLARLY INFORMATION AND REFERENCES TO OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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