The Islamic Society of West Valley
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 24% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
ISWVS objective is to instill closeness to God in our community through providing an open and welcoming masjid that fosters spiritual development, promotes a comprehensive Islamic identity, strengthens communal bonds,
- Income
- $858,174
- Spending
- $783,845
- Spent on programs
- 24%
- Reserves
- -3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 30
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
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 45% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 45% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1524% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (5)
- $60,480 spent. Our Ramadan program provides a safe and peaceful place of worship during the holy month of Ramadan for members of our community. This includes hosting daily prayers, late night prayers, community dinners, spiritual lectures and events throughout the month as well as providing 2-3 meals a week for families that attend. Approximately 150 families attend our facility during this month.
- $79,450 spent. Our Jumuah and social programs provide a space for weekly community prayers, social gatherings, youth and family events, spiritual lectures, holiday celebrations and community service opportunities throughout the year. This includes conducting the weekly Friday sermon and prayer at a rental facility nearby.
- $24,430 spent. Our Zakat program aims to provide support to various individuals and families in need either directly, or through charitable distributions to other various, qualified organizations. Financial assistance may go towards costs for housing, food, education or medical needs.
- $25,356 spent. Sunday school to provide spiritual, charitable and social education and support to grade-school level kids. In addition, our program strives to help kids develop their identity, build their confidence, and establish valuable friendships with their peers.
- Sunday school to provide spiritual, charitable and social 25356. 0. 23163.
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
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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 January 2016.
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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