So, is there a list of organizations with zero O.H. that they take care of all the processing expenses of other related entities without them charity work is not possible worldwide. That is real charity work and a desire to help others. I believe.
Very good insight, thanks for doing the research. I do wonder, however, that maybe we need to look at other metrics in conjunction to get a better context. E.g., a large overhead that resulted in proportional growth, scale and impact may be a good thing.
Thanks for bringing awareness about working of Muslim Charities.
Your metric is spot on. One question, did you include in-kind donations in your calculations?
International operations are still opaque. One metric to bring some transparency is to have the Charities report out '$ value' of their services calculated according to the prices in the service locations.
Assessing the effectiveness and quality of the programs is another variable. I hope some kind of third party evaluation mechanism is used for this.
As-salamu alaykum Ahmed. Thank you for the article and recent podcasts. Is there any way for us to contact you, I have the intention of setting up a direct donor to beneficiary zakah system for my organisation and would like your input/suggestions. Please email me at bilal@beginnings.org.uk
Great piece of work. I have been using Ummah Welfare Trust for many years and have only heard good things about them. (They also claim a 100% policy themselves). Would be interesting to hear your views on them.
The organizations have segregated what is support service expenses (administrative and fundraising) in their IRS Form 990. Ignoring their facts without any discussion with them seem a little odd. Your calculations are so vague and undermines the entities good faith service to the community. Besides, the fact that program expenses are not listed under line item 3 (Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations,...) does not mean they are all domestic or vis a versa. I do appreciate for taking your time to dig in to this matter but overhead costs for nonprofit organization need careful determination than your arbitrary numbers.
So, is there a list of organizations with zero O.H. that they take care of all the processing expenses of other related entities without them charity work is not possible worldwide. That is real charity work and a desire to help others. I believe.
Very good insight, thanks for doing the research. I do wonder, however, that maybe we need to look at other metrics in conjunction to get a better context. E.g., a large overhead that resulted in proportional growth, scale and impact may be a good thing.
Thanks for bringing awareness about working of Muslim Charities.
Your metric is spot on. One question, did you include in-kind donations in your calculations?
International operations are still opaque. One metric to bring some transparency is to have the Charities report out '$ value' of their services calculated according to the prices in the service locations.
Assessing the effectiveness and quality of the programs is another variable. I hope some kind of third party evaluation mechanism is used for this.
Regards.
I would be interested in your analysis of Hidaya Foundation's Zakat efforts. TIA https://www.hidaya.org/publications/all-about-zakat/
This is excellent analysis. 38% overhead is a joke. Anyone above 10% should never receive our monies.
Can you please include OUF (the one ummah foundation) in your list? I can provide/upload any forms you need to do this analysis. Please let us know
Can you include Amoud Foundation in your analysis? I’ve been seeing their ads on Instagram for a while
https://www.amoudfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2019-990-AMOUD-FOUNDATION-752882187.pdf
I would be interested in your analysis of ICNA Relief USA. Thank you!
https://icnarelief.org/
As-salamu alaykum Ahmed. Thank you for the article and recent podcasts. Is there any way for us to contact you, I have the intention of setting up a direct donor to beneficiary zakah system for my organisation and would like your input/suggestions. Please email me at bilal@beginnings.org.uk
Great piece of work. I have been using Ummah Welfare Trust for many years and have only heard good things about them. (They also claim a 100% policy themselves). Would be interesting to hear your views on them.
Could you link your calculations in a Google spreadsheet to review?
I am going through some of the 990s and not fully clear on how you came to the referenced percentages
The organizations have segregated what is support service expenses (administrative and fundraising) in their IRS Form 990. Ignoring their facts without any discussion with them seem a little odd. Your calculations are so vague and undermines the entities good faith service to the community. Besides, the fact that program expenses are not listed under line item 3 (Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations,...) does not mean they are all domestic or vis a versa. I do appreciate for taking your time to dig in to this matter but overhead costs for nonprofit organization need careful determination than your arbitrary numbers.
How about HDF
MLFA ?