About
Zakat Foundation of America is an international charity based in the United States. It says it has been helping communities for over two decades and that it works through direct charitable giving, immediate relief, and long-term self-sufficiency projects. The organization presents itself as nonsectarian, apolitical, and nongovernmental. Its published material also says it distributes zakat and voluntary charity to people in need, including the poor, refugees, and those affected by conflict or disaster, across multiple countries.
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What the Site Offers
- Collects and distributes zakat and voluntary charity for people in urgent need
- Runs humanitarian relief and development programs in multiple countries
- Supports education, orphan care, and vocational training projects
- Provides donation channels by online payment, phone, email, and mail
- Offers scholarship support for eligible student volunteers in the United States
Who It’s For
This site is for donors who want to give zakat or sadaqah through a registered charity. It also serves people looking for humanitarian relief, education support, and development programs run by a U.S.-based Muslim charity.
Contact
- Address: PO Box 639, Worth
- Phone: 1.888.925.2887
- Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the organization based in the United States?
Yes. Its contact page lists headquarters and mailing addresses in Illinois, and it describes itself as Zakat Foundation of America.
Does it operate in more than one country?
Yes. Its published material says it works in many countries and lists education programs across 25 countries.
Can donations be made without visiting an office?
Yes. It provides online, phone, email, and mail donation options.
Does it offer any scholarship program?
Yes. It publishes a scholarship page for eligible applicants who have volunteered with the organization.
