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Zakah Aid & Charity Assisting Humanity

EIN 46-2680963 · Eagan, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ZAKAT, AID AND CHARITY ASSISTING HUMANITY (ZACAH) IS A MINNESOTA-BASED GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE COLLECTION AND RE-DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH, INCLUDING ZAKAT (MANDATORY CHARITABLE TAX FOR ALL MUSLIMS) AND SADAQAH (ANY DONATIONS), WITHIN OUR MN COMMUNITY.

Income
$537,871
Spending
$794,183
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 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 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $285,572 spent. RENTAL ASSISTANCE - PROVIDING RENTAL AID TO ENSURE PEOPLE DO NOT LOSE THEIR HOUSING. ZACAH'S MISSION IS TO INTERVENE BEFORE FAMILIES FACE IMMINENT THREAT OF EVICTION, AND SO THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY ASSISTING HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY AND RISK OF DISPLACEMENT. ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AT RISK OF RECEIVING AN EVICTION FILING, OR HAS ALREADY RECEIVED ONE, MAY APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM, AND THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES HOW BEST TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. RENTAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 288 HOUSEHOLDS IN 2024, IN THE FORM OF A) PAYMENTS TO REDUCE/ELIMINATE HOUSEHOLD'S EXISTING RENT BALANCE AND DEBT AND B) SECURITY DEPOSIT AND/OR FIRST MONTH RENT PAYMENTS TO ASSIST UNHOUSED PEOPLE WITH MOVING INTO HOUSING.
  2. $40,723 spent. FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE - PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING SEVERE COST BURDEN (SPENDING MORE THAN HALF OF INCOME ON RENT) BY COVERING EXPENSES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL IN MAINTAINING HOUSING. THIS AID GENERALLY CONCERNS UTILITY BILLS AND CAR PAYMENTS, BUT WE ALSO OFFER SUPPORT WITH EXPENSES SUCH AS CHILDCARE, MOVING EXPENSES, AND OTHER NECESSITIES THAT ARE CENTRAL TO PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELLBEING. ANY INDIVIDUAL STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY WITH THESE ESSENTIALS MAY APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES THE APPROPRIATENESS OF NEED IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE. A TOTAL OF 65 HOUSEHOLDS WERE PROVIDED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE IN 2024 THROUGH ZACAH'S REGULAR PROGRAMMING.
  3. $433,520 spent. AFGHAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE - PROVIDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO NEWLY ARRIVED AFGHAN REFUGEE HOUSEHOLDS FACING HOUSING INSECURITY. FROM SEPTEMBER 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2022, MINNESOTA WELCOMED 1,363 EVACUEES FROM AFGHANISTAN THROUGH THE OPERATION ALLIES FEDERAL PROGRAM, MANY OF WHOM ARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ZACAH HAS PARTNERED WITH DHS TO DISPERSE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS (DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSITS, FIRST MONTH OF RENT, AND/OR ONGOING MONTHLY RENT SUBSIDIES) AND THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES THE APPROPRIATENESS OF NEED (ELIGIBILITY) IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN COORDINATION WITH PARTNERING REFERRAL AGENCIES. A TOTAL OF 144 APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE WERE RECEIVED IN 2024 THROUGH THE AFGHAN HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM.

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 June 2014.

    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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