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Rahmat-E-Alam Foundation of Washington

EIN 47-5124782 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF RAFW SHALL BE TO SERVE THE NORTHWEST MUSLIM COMMUNITY.

Income
$570,035
Spending
$322,473
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
81 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 81.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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 (3)
  1. $322,473 spent. WORSHIP PROGRAMS: WE HAVE A COMMUNITY OF OVER 200 FAMILIES. THESEMEMBERS CONGREGATE EVERY DAY FIVE TIMES IN A GROUP OF 20-25 PEOPLE ANDWORSHIP. ON FRIDAYS, CONGREGATIONS ADD UP TO 150-200 PEOPLE. WE HAVE A FULL TIME IMAM WHO LEADS THESE SERVICES.
  2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: EVERYDAY THE CENTER OFFERS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN{{f:s}}AGES 7+ AND ADULTS. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COVER VARIOIUS{{f:s}}RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL COURSES AND TOPICS. AT LEAST 20{{f:s}}FAMILIES BENEFIT PER DAY FROM THESE PROGRAMS.
  3. COMMUNITY SERVICES: OUR CENTER OFFERS VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCHAS FAMILY COUNSELING, WEEKLY LECTURES ON RELIGIOUS TOPICS THAT FAMILIESLISTEN TO ONLINE EITHER THROUGH OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL OR MIXLR SERVICE.WE PARTICIPATE IN A LARGER FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM AND OTHER CHARITYCOMMUNITY SERVICES: OUR CENTER OFFERS VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH{{f:s}}AS FAMILY COUNSELING, WEEKLY LECTURES ON RELIGIOUS TOPICS THAT FAMILIES{{f:s}}LISTEN TO ONLINE EITHER THROUGH OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL OR MIXLR SERVICE.{{f:s}}WE PARTICIPATE IN A LARGER FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM AND OTHER CHARITY{{f:s}}EVENTS.EVENTS.

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

  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, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.

    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 2025.

    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 October 2021.

    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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