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Amana Foundation

EIN 52-2226372 · Malvern, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENABLE YOUTH TO LEAD A LIFE OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY USING THE NOBLEST CHARITABLE PRINCIPLES TAUGHT IN THE ISLAMIC TRADITION.

Income
$278,496
Spending
$270,094
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs.

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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 8 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $183,467 spent. SERVICE PROJECTS ARE LEAD BY TEAMS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS. PROJECTS ARE DETEREMINED ON A NEED BASIS, THEY CAN INCLUDE ANYTHING FROM NEIGHORHOOD CLEAN UP TO HOT MEALS PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO COLLECTING AND DELIVERING PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE GOODS TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS TO PROVIDING FRESH FRUITS AND PRODUCE TO FAMILES IN THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. NO FEES ARE RECEIVED FOR ANY PROJECT/SERVICE/ITEMS PROVIDED.
  2. $33,884 spent. DAY OF DIGNITY IF AN ANNUAL EVENT IN PHILADELPHIA, THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF, WHERE HOMELESS ARE GIVEN WINTERIZING KITS, PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS AS WELL AS A HOT MEAL. IN THE PAST OVER 700 PEOPLE ARE SERVED. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT.
  3. $44,740 spent. ZAKAH IS A RELIGIOUS OBLIGATION AND THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS THE ZAKAH DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTES TO VARIOUS AREA OF NEED.
  4. $5,162 spent. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE ON PROPERTY PURCHASED TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  5. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE ON PROPERTY PURCHASED TO FULFILL THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on June 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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