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Al Baseerah Academy NFP

EIN 99-4484396 · Arlington Hts, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak14 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Al-Baseerah Academy is organized for educational and charitable purposes to serve youth and families in the community through programs that promote academic excellence character development and community engagement. The organization provides weekend educational programs including Quran studies Islamic education and Arabic language instruction as well as academic enrichment opportunities such as tutoring ACT college-preparation and youth development activities. Al-Baseerah Academy also offers summer camps and STEM learning programs designed to support students intellectual growth leadership skills and positive values in a supportive learning environment.

Income
$116,517
Spending
$123,180
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 14 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
  1. Saturday School Program Provides weekend educational programs for youth including Quran studies Islamic studies Arabic language instruction academic enrichment tutoring and character-development activities. Summer Camp Program Organizes seasonal summer camp programs featuring educational recreational and hands-on learning activities including field trips student activities STEM robotics LEGO educational projects and academic enrichment. Hifdh & Quran Program Provides Quran memorization Hifdh Tajweed and Islamic learning programs designed to strengthen students connection with the Quran and support spiritual and character development. STEM & Youth Development Program Offers STEM robotics tutoring ACT preparation youth leadership activities and community engagement programs including youth events and educational workshops that promote hands-on learning and personal growth.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 2024.

    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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