Muslim Outreach and Volunteer Enterprise Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MOVE is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by reducing food insecurity, empowering youth, supporting vulnerable families, and fostering meaningful community engagement through compassionate, faith-inspired service.
- Income
- $528,051
- Spending
- $175,933
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- -29.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 570
- Highest pay
- $1,000, finance 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 102% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 (4)
- $91,358 spent. In 2024, the organization significantly expanded its impact through its food distribution programs. Through 10 food pantry operations, the organization provided more than 16,300 food boxes, delivering over 978,000 meals and distributing more than 490,000 pounds of food to households facing hunger and hardship. These efforts ensured consistent access to nutritious food for thousands of individuals and families throughout the year, strengthening community resilience and enhancing quality of life across the region.
- $34,852 spent. Through its Zakat and Fitra assistance programs, the organization provided critical financial support, essential needs assistance, and hardship relief to individuals and families experiencing significant economic challenges. In 2024,more than 750 families in need received help through these programs, ensuring access to food, shelter, utilities, and other urgent necessities. All distributions were made in accordance with donor intent, allowing the organization to deliver timely and meaningful relief to some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
- $15,162 spent. In 2024, MOVE empowered more than 510 youth through 57 classes, 75+ workshops, and the support of 30+ mentors and teachers. The organization celebrated over 325 graduates from high school, college, graduate programs, and hifz programs. MOVE???s youth programs included a wide range of clubs and activities???from robotics and coding to art, sports, advocacy, and a vibrant Ramadan program???helping youth grow spiritually, academically, and in their careers.
- MOVE Community Center: $10,368.36 Humanitarian Services: $5,100.00
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 October 2017.
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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