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Islamic Resource Group

EIN 41-2017184 · Saint Anthony, MN

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

What it says it does

IRG'S MISSION IS TO BUILD BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MUSLIM AMERICANS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION.

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 27.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 92% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 39% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 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.
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

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$59,952 spent. IN 2024 ISLAMIC RESOURCE GROUP(IRG) CONTINUED IN-PERSON PRESENTATIONS AND MEETINGS. BUT ON OCCASION, IRG WILL STILL DO SOME VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS.
$29,965 spent. IRG COLLABORATED WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM OTHER FAITH COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE EXPANDED INTERFAITH EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. IRG CONDUCTED SERIAL EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS WITH JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, BUDDHIST, AND HINDU SPEAKERS IN ADDITION TO MULTI-FAITH PANELS. EDUCATION IS A PROVEN METHOD TO REDUCE ISLAMAPHOBIA AND OTHER FORMS OF RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL BIAS. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS WITH OTHER FAITH COMMUNITIES, IRG IS DEMONSTRATING AND MODELING THE VALUE OF INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION.
$25,316 spent. IRG PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN MINNESOTA. IN A TIME OF INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY, IRG IS THE TRUSTED GO-TO RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAM AND MUSLIM CULTURES. IN ADDITION, SUPPORTING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES WAS A MAJOR FOCUS OF IRG EFFORTS DURING 2024. WITH INCREASED PRESSURE ON CORRECTIONAL STAFF UNDER COVID, IRG PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DONATED MUSLIM RELIGIOUS ITEMS, AND CONSULATATION TO JAIL,PRISON AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFF. THROUGH VIRTUAL MEANS DURING COVID RESTRICTIONS.

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

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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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