Islamic-American Zakat Foundation (Last update 1-22-2012)

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Thank yous!
"I personally just want to say thank you for you and this organization helping me financially with rental assistance during this challenging time in my life. Also, thakn you for the words of encouragement--never give up! And keep my faith in my God! <Thnkgs are changing for me! -- <name withheld>
"Shukran and may Allah reward all of you and your families the best in this life and the next for the financial assistance that was sent to assist my family.... It truly helped!!!" -- <name withheld>
"I just wanted to thank the [Islamic-American] Zakat Foundation for ... your assistance and compassion and promptness in ... communication and being in touch with me along the process of reviewing it.... I really appreciated it because I know that, like myself, zakat recipients are not thrilled that they are applying for zakat and it makes the process so much more dignified.... May Allah continue to bless the [Islamic-American] Zakat Foundation and all the workers and donors. ... I appreciate the encouragement in the letter that accompanied the check." -- <name withheld>
"I thank Allah for the aid I received from the Islamic-American Zakat foundation.... I also appreciate the kind inspirational ... letter. Inshallah I hope to make a donation to the I.A.Z.F. when my econonic status improves. May Allah reward the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation and your contributors with His best." -- <name withheld>
"May Allah (swt) bless you for taking us under your wing. I'm thankful for the brotherhood and care." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you so much for advocating on my behalf. Your support has made all the difference." -- <a victim of domestic violence>
"Thank you for the letter and the inspiring words.... I really appreciate the work of your organization and the thousands of Muslims who do our duties daily in giving sadaqa/zakat in the form of money, smile, or a piece of date. May Allah, Ar-Rahman removed from you, your community, and the contributors to the Islamic American Zakat Foundation all of their hardships in this life and in the hereafter, ameen." -- <name withheld>
"May Allah (swt) bless you with the highest level of Paradise and nearness to Him, amin. We will make good use of the bus passes, in sha Allah. I was so happy and relieved to see them in the mail, alhamdulillah." -- <name withheld>
"I am writing to deeply thank [you] for approving my request for help. Your gift allowed me to catch up financially and keep my family in its home with the lights on! I appreciate also the kindness and supportive consultation provided by Yusef. Your charity had a very positive effect on the lives of my husband, myself, and our family." -- <name withheld>
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The Islamic-American Zakat Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt religious and charitable
organization. Our mission is to provide assistance for food, shelter, clothing and transportation
for the poor and needy, orphans, wayfarers, and other persons and needs deserving of charity
under Islamic law by assessing, collecting and distributing obligatory and voluntary charity
called zakat and sadaqa. Our primary objective is to serve poor and needy Muslims in the
United States, eligible non-Muslims are also helped and some aid is sent abroad in major
man-made or natural disasters like the Japanese Tsunami.

NOTICE: This organization provides no scholarships, tuition money, nor any other payments to schools or universities,
or to foreign organizations, nor will we send any money directly abroad.

OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours are now
Tues., Wed.,& Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
and Sat. 9:30 .m. - 1 p.m.

4641 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 30
Bethesda, MD (near Bethesda METRO)

Send donations, applications, and correspondence to:

Islamic-American Zakat Foundation
4323 Rosedale Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Telephone: 301-907-0997
To send e-mail, click here.

Click here for an application for assistance (pdf).
Click here to access our Zakat Calculation Form in PDF format.
Click here to donate.
Click here to read a report on our participation in the U.N. Conference on the status of women.
Click here or on the Guidestar logo at the top of the page for detailed financial information about our organization.
Click here for a copy of our most recent annual report, including the audited financial statements.
Click here for RFPs to contract for Operation of the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation or Administration of Operations.

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