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Islamic Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania

EIN 23-2299800 · Scranton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PERFORM RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE WORK.AL NOOR ISLAMIC ACADEMY (ANIA) IS A NON-PROFIT PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGISTERED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 2010. ANIA IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (IANEPA) FOUNDED IN 1990 TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO MEET THE ACADEMIC, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AND FOSTERING INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE OF CHARACTER AND A DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AS THEY GROW TO BECOME EXEMPLARY MUSLIMS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS OF THE USA AND THE WORLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE.

Income
$825,766
Spending
$684,505
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
20.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
16
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.1 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $60,496 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,196 INCLUDING MUNA CENTER OF NEW YORK $4,100, UDRF $3,000, UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON $1,000, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE $3,700 AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED.
  2. $297,436 spent. AL NOOR ISLAMIC ACADEMY (ANIA) IS A NON-PROFIT PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGISTERED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 2010. ANIA IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (IANEPA) FOUNDED IN 1990 TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO MEET THE ACADEMIC, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AND FOSTERING INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE OF CHARACTER AND A DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AS THEY GROW TO BECOME EXEMPLARY MUSLIMS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS OF THE USA AND THE WORLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS GRADES KINDEREGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE.
  3. TO PERFORM RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE WORKTHE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,196 INCLUDING MUNA CENTER OF NEW YORK $4,100, UDRF $3,000, UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON $1,000, FUNERAL ASSISTANCE $3,700 AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED.AL NOOR ISLAMIC ACADEMY (ANIA) IS A NON-PROFIT PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGISTERED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 2010. ANIA IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (IANEPA) FOUNDED IN 1990 TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO MEET THE ACADEMIC, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AND FOSTERING INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE OF CHARACTER AND A DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AS THEY GROW TO BECOME EXEMPLARY MUSLIMS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS OF THE USA AND THE WORLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 1986.

    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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