Wasat Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Connect people through art, love and learning.
- Income
- $510,686
- Spending
- $546,547
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 74%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $85,369, executive director
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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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, 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)
- $228,098 spent. Community Engagement and EducationThe organization served over 10,000 individuals through community gatherings and educational programs in 2024. More than 7,750 weekly gatherings were heldincluding Deep Sunnah, Quran Study Circle, Journey of Hearts, and DMA Jummahalongside 650 youth and family participants in classes and storytime. Five community-led small groups promoted wellness and sustainability through initiatives like Nur Collective, Sacred Walks, and Soulful Shots. Topics covered faith, leadership, resilience, and digital literacy for small businesses.
- $160,887 spent. Arts, Culture, and Spiritual EnrichmentThe organization hosted over 800 gatherings featuring visiting scholars and artists, including Sh. Tamara Gray, Dr. Nicolas Boylston, Sh. Hamza Abdul Malik, Baraka Blue, and Essam. Programs such as Calligraphy in the Park, The Spirits Ascent Retreat, Eid Festivals, and Rabi al-Awwal Celebration integrated Islamic art, poetry, music, and spiritual reflection. Over 700 attendees participated in community festivals, while 800+ joined arts and culture events, fostering creativity and belonging.
- $26,000 spent. Service and Social ImpactThrough the Neighborly Needs initiative, the organization distributed $26,000 in meals, coordinated multiple meal trains for ill and recovering members, and raised thousands of dollars for urgent relief efforts via online campaigns. These projects advanced compassion, stewardship, and sustainability, directly improving the physical and emotional well-being of community members.
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 July 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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