Greensboro Islamic Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to create an Islamic educational environment for Muslim youth where teachings of the Quran and Sunnah serve as a guide for academic and spiritual excellence to prepare students for the challenges of this life and the hereafter (In sha Allah).
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 59%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 94%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 7
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 1559% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (2)
- $1.0 million spent. Program Service Accomplishment - Islamic Education Program. The organization operates an Islamic educational program serving Muslim youth by providing a structured learning environment that integrates academic instruction with Islamic studies. The program is grounded in the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah and is designed to promote academic achievement, moral development, and spiritual growth. Students receive instruction in core academic subjects alongside Qur'anic studies, Islamic values, and character education. The program emphasizes ethical conduct, personal responsibility, and community engagement, while supporting students' intellectual and spiritual development. Through classroom instruction, structured curricula, and educational activities, the organization prepares students to succeed academically and to apply Islamic principles in their daily lives, supporting their development for the challenges of both this life and the hereafter.
- $208,949 spent. Program Service Accomplishment - Student Lunch Program. The organization operates a student lunch program to support the health and well-being of enrolled students by providing access to nutritious meals during the school day. The program is designed to ensure that students are able to participate fully in academic activities without interruption due to food insecurity. The lunch program provides regularly scheduled meals prepared in accordance with applicable health and safety standards. Program costs are supported in part through grant funding received during the year, which was used to offset food, supplies, and meal-related operating expenses. By providing consistent access to meals, the program supports students' physical needs and contributes to a stable learning environment that enhances students' ability to focus and engage in educational activities.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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