Al-Kawthar Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 20% 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
Al-Kawthar Institute is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving communities through education and humanitarian aid. Initially established as a religious education center focused on teaching the Quran to students, the organization has since expanded its efforts to provide critical relief services. Today, Al-Kawthar Institute supports orphans and vulnerable individuals by offering financial assistance, food aid, and essential resources to improve their well-being. Through its commitment to both education and humanitarian relief, the organization continues to uplift and empower those in need.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $445,366
- Spent on programs
- 20%
- Reserves
- 29.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $67,620, president
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 29.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 134% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1520% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
0 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, 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)
- $44,603 spent. International Disaster Releif & Humanitarian Aid Al-Kawthar provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to communities affected by conflict, displacement, and poverty in international regions, including Jordan, Yemen, and Bangladesh. Funds were directed to support emergency aid, food, andd shelter distribution to displaced populations, with ongoing care for orphaned children. The organization works with local partners to ensure aid reaches those in need and that contributions are deployed efficiently.
- $35,471 spent. General Charitable Outreach Al-Kawthar made charitable contributions to qualifying nonprofit organizations and individuals in need, supporting community welfare, education, and faith-based initiatives. These contributions complement the organizations core humanitarian relief work by extending support to a broader network of partner organizations.
- $10,050 spent. Religious Programming & Special Events Al-Kawthar conducted special meetings and faith-based programming featuring speakers and religious leaders to provide spiritual education, community engagement, and religious instruction. Through these events, the organization fostered community connection, and engaged constituents and the broader public
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
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 2025.
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 August 2019.
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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