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Islamic Leadership Institute of America

EIN 27-0447273 · Gwynn Oak, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Developing youth and strengthening communities by providing leadership training workforce development and educational programs for youth and youth-serving professionals. ILIA integrates academic instruction mentorship and career readiness to equip participants with the skills needed for long-term success civic engagement and economic mobility.

Income
$303,099
Spending
$262,626
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
76
Highest pay
$61,248, ceo chairman of the board

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $130,944 spent. Delivered youth leadership workforce development mentorship internship and educational programming for underserved youth and young adults in Maryland and Virginia. Services included career readiness training coaching safe spaces leadership development summer camp programming educational retreats and youth-led community initiatives. The organization also provided courses and mentorship for youth in contact with the justice system along with inmate coaching counseling and educational publications supporting rehabilitation and personal growth.
  2. $8,956 spent. Provided charitable assistance and community support through zakat distributions scholarships sponsorship support and grant-funded aid initiatives serving underserved individuals and families. Assistance supported educational access basic needs and community welfare efforts aligned with the organizations charitable and educational mission.
  3. $2,028 spent. Conducted educational and community-focused research initiatives supporting curriculum development publications mental health awareness workforce readiness resources data collection and program evaluation. Activities included development of educational materials research-sharing platforms and contractor-supported research services to strengthen community programming and organizational impact.
  4. $93,765 spent. Other program services supported ILIAs youth leadership workforce development educational research and community-based programming through cross-program infrastructure and direct program support. These services included maintaining safe and insured learning environments for staff and participants preparing technology labs and software systems producing outreach and printed program materials supporting program tracking and reporting maintaining program sites across Maryland and Virginia shipping books and supplies and enabling staff travel to service locations and conferences. These costs supported program delivery participant engagement and organizational capacity to serve youth and community members effectively.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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