Programs for the Advancement of Leadership for Muslims Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To organize programs for Muslimsto develop their leadership skills and inspire positive changein society by working towards improving education, social welfare, personal development, social support, and community.
- Income
- $36,239
- Spending
- $45,506
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- Educational and Religious Programming This is PALM?s largest program area, reflecting its commitment to spiritually grounded, community-centered education. Services Provided: PALM organized intensive retreats, daily educational classes, and digital content delivery to serve a diverse Muslim audience. Key services include: ?Expandes from weekly to near-daily in-person programming, with classes held 5 to 7 days per week and approximately 100 regular students attending consistently. ?Launched online education infrastructure: PALM invested in streaming and recording technology, resulting in one fully completed online course and two ongoing course productions. These initiatives contribute to a growing digital library of accessible Islamic content. ?Organizes a traveling Islamic book tour and curated book sale to promote reading and scholarship within local communities. Infrastructure Investment: To support the sustainability and growth of these educational efforts: ?PALM is actively renovating a dedicated physical space to host events ?Additional office and studio spaces have been rented to facilitate community meetings, in-person programming, and digital content production. Beneficiaries: Over the past year, more than 1,000 individuals have participated in PALM?s educational programs either in person or virtually. The retreats, regular classes, and accessible digital learning resources have created lasting impact across multiple age groups and communities.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 January 2018.
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 November 4, 2026.
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