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Al Bayaan Islamic Center

EIN 47-1433163 · La Puente, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 35% 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

TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ADVANCE MUSLIM RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND MEET THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THROUGH FUND RAISING, CLASSES, SEMINARS, AND PRESENTATIONS.

Income
$137,311
Spending
$445,212
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
9

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 224% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% 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

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

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 (4)
  1. $126,375 spent. THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND HAS FULL TIME & PART TIME CLASSES EVERY DAY DURING THE WEEK FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL AND THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN PARTICULAR. PROVIDES RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES. CENTER PROVIDES DAILY RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND COMMUNITY PRAYER AND GET-TOGETHER MEETINGS FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH KNOWLEDGE THEY REGISTERED FOR. THEY GAIN FULL RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE AND FLUENCY IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. THIS WILL HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR LIFE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR RELIGION TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON FOR THEIR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
  2. $13,500 spent. AN HONORARIUM
  3. $14,430 spent. INSURANCES ARE FOR STUDENT ACCIDENTAL 250 AND WORKER'S COMP 1,246.
  4. INSURANCES ARE FOR STUDENT ACCIDENTAL 250 AND WORKER'S COMP 1,246.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2018.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 May 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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