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Muslim Foundation Inc

EIN 22-2413703 · Somerset, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceWeak20 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN TO PROMOTE LIFE OF ALL MUSLIMS (PARTICULARLY FOLLOWERS OF JAFRI FAITH) IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVINE LAWS FOR THE WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ACHIEVE PEACEFUL CO- EXISTENCE AND HARMONY WITH OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS AND FOLLOWERS OF OTHER FAITHS LIVING IN USA.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
5

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

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 20 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $69,963 spent. SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS, TRADITIONS AND PHILOSOPHY. THEY FOSTER LITERARY, MORAL AND SOCIAL INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $627,226 spent. MOSQUE PROJECT HELPS ORGANIZE LECTURES, SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND GENERAL UPLIFT IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE.
  3. $423,743 spent. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN TO PROMOTE LIFE OF ALL MUSLIMS (PARTICULARLY FOLLOWERS OF JAFRI FAITH) IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVINE LAWS FOR THE WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ACHIEVE PEACEFUL CO- EXISTENCE AND HARMONY WITH OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS AND FOLLOWERS OF OTHER FAITHS LIVING IN USA.
  4. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN TO PROMOTE LIFE OF ALL MUSLIMS (PARTICULARLY FOLLOWERS OF JAFRI FAITH) IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVINE LAWS FOR THE WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ACHIEVE PEACEFUL CO- EXISTENCE AND HARMONY WITH OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS AND FOLLOWERS OF OTHER FAITHS LIVING IN USA.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 February 1984.

    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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