2015-02-27T10:51:13-08:00 2014-06-30 KNUTTE & ASSOCIATES PC 7900 S CASS AVE STE 210 DARIEN IL 605615066 990 2013-07-01 364476244 THE ZAKAT FOUNDATION OF AMERICA ZAKA 7082330555 PO BOX 639 WORTH IL 60482 Halil Demir Executive Director 2015-02-27 true JOSEPH KNUTTE CPA P01317776 6309603317 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z 7556199 false false X WWW.THEZAKAT.ORG X 2001 IL The Organization fosters charitable giving to alleviate the immediate needs of poor communities and to establish long-term development projects that ensure individual and community growth. 5 5 23 100 0 9704273 7556125 0 119488 74 503 0 9824264 7556199 5737550 4566258 0 584339 873514 0 261953 1571261 1727473 7893150 7167245 1931114 388954 5214700 5553056 174588 123990 5040112 5429066 X The Organization fosters charitable giving to alleviate the immediate needs of poor communities and to establish long-term development projects that ensure individual and community growth. false false 2666150 Emergency Relief - Through regional offices around the world, the Organization responds quickly to natural and man-made disasters by rushing food, water, shelter, and medical aid to crisis areas. The Emergency Relief programs act to address the immediate needs of those who have been overwhelmed by catastrophe keeping in mind the cultural differences in different countries, and by providing the aid that is most needed to the Organization's field staff and partners. Soon after completing the emergency relief phase, the Organization moves toward lifesaving long-term projects. 1538343 Seasonal Programs - Maintaining the traditions of charity and social justice at the most sacred times of the year, the Organization's Seasonal Programs give donors the opportunity to give from what they are grateful for to share with those across the globe who have less. Seasonal programs are done in accordance with the beautiful Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, and are manifest in the distribution of food packages during the month of fasting Ramadan and the distribution of fresh meat during the holiday of sacrifice, Eid Ul-Adha. Children in poor neighborhoods also receive gifts for the holidays, such as toys, clothes, and candy in celebration. 1240731 Education - To help with the future of our humanity, especially our children, the Organization's development work addresses the crucial links to a brighter future for our globe: Education. Providing school supplies to refugee children, sponsoring entire schools for children in war-torn countries, and building schools from the ground up, the Organization is an active member in laying the foundation of a child's future. Giving IDP's, refugees, and underprivileged adults skills training to earn a living for their families, the Organization helps save families from the calamity of destruction. 907440 6352664 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 64 0 true 23 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X HALIL DEMIR 7082330555 PO BOX 639 WORTH IL 60482 Mehmet Tarhan Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hasan Arslan President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aidah Abdallah Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ihsaan Tahir Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ziya Kirman Vice President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Halil Demir Executive Direc 60.00 0.00 X 127500 0 0 127500 1 false false false 0 7556125 679962 7556125 0 74 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Income 900099 0 7556199 74 0 305497 305497 4260761 4260761 0 127500 93075 25500 8925 0 679863 404438 192403 83022 0 0 66151 37706 16538 11907 0 9189 6708 1838 643 38730 36019 2711 0 0 0 107253 77745 22053 7455 499423 449481 49942 33151 24200 6630 2321 0 0 79760 58225 15952 5583 162158 150807 11351 0 4127 3962 165 1558 1558 0 32598 32598 140157 102315 28031 9811 OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS 145218 55685 82388 7145 Postage and Shipping 123311 90017 24662 8632 Printing and Publications 112006 91845 12321 7840 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 52444 48773 3671 186390 91424 54137 40829 7167245 6352664 552628 261953 5013338 4219963 0 0 0 3307 0 0 0 0 6432 2700 1399690 84347 176573 1315343 0 0 0 0 15050 15050 5214700 5553056 174588 81811 42179 174588 123990 X 5003039 4776724 37073 652342 5040112 5429066 5214700 5553056 388954 X true X true X true false X 3014321 3667146 7221682 9704273 7556125 31163547 0 0 3014321 3667146 7221682 9704273 7556125 31163547 0 31163547 74 74 0 15020 503 15523 31179144 0.99950 0.99940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 198217 198217 829230 13870 815360 231114 3956 227158 73358 29576 43782 67771 36945 30826 1315343 X 7556199 7556199 7556199 7167245 7167245 7167245 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Foundation files its tax returns with the U.S. federal and various state and local tax jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examinations by major tax jurisdictions for the years ended June 30, 2011 and prior. The Foundation had no income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.The Foundation includes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in operating expenses. The expense for the interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits amounts to $0 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. true Central America 0 1 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 13003 East Asia and the Pacific 1 3 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 72368 Europe 1 2 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 1028079 Middle East & North Africa 2 6 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 1870801 South America 0 1 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 69992 South Asia 0 6 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 592542 Sub-Saharan Africa 2 6 program services VARIOUS RELIEF 613976 6 25 6 25 4260761 4260761 Central America Assistance 13003 WIRE/SHIP East Asia and P Assistance 72368 WIRE/SHIP Europe Assistance 1028079 WIRE/SHIP Mid East/N Afri Assistance 1190839 WIRE/SHIP 679962 CLOTHING & FOOD FMV South America Assistance 69992 WIRE/SHIP South Asia Assistance 592542 WIRE/SHIP Sub-Sah Africa Assistance 613976 WIRE/SHIP 7 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Zakat Foundation of America provides humanitarian aid and relief worldwide. The Foundation is able to accurately monitor the use of these funds through the following methods:Monthly and Seasonal Reporting - Zakat Foundation Field Offices and Local Partners are required to send the central office updated reports on ongoing program developments, changes, and needs. These reports (which include photos) are requested either once a month or once a season depending on the nature of the program. Financial Reports - Program finances must be disclosed in detail in each monthly or seasonal report.Receipts and Invoices - Zakat Foundation Representatives and Field Offices are required to submit receipts and invoices of all materials and services purchased that relate to Zakat Foundation programs. On Location Monitoring - From time to time Zakat Foundation enlists third party supervision or requests that Zakat Foundation staff visit programs to for on location inspection. true 0 0 Assistance to Individuals 305497 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Zakat Foundation of America provides humanitarian aid and relief worldwide. The Foundation is able to accurately monitor the use of these funds through the following methods:Monthly and Seasonal Reporting - Zakat Foundation Field Offices and Local Partners are required to send the central office updated reports on ongoing program developments, changes, and needs. These reports (which include photos) are requested either once a month or once a season depending on the nature of the program. Financial Reports - Program finances must be disclosed in detail in each monthly or seasonal report.Receipts and Invoices - Zakat Foundation Representatives and Field Offices are required to submit receipts and invoices of all materials and services purchased that relate to Zakat Foundation programs. On Location Monitoring - From time to time Zakat Foundation enlists third party supervision or requests that Zakat Foundation staff visit programs to for on location inspection. Halil Demir Director Operatin X 3307 false false false X 131193 FMV X 78663 FMV X 470106 FMV false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Orphan Sponsorship Includes locating and providing single-parent or orphanedchildren with daily care, clothing, healthcare, and education by assisting single parents or caretaker/guardians, or by enrolling children in orphanages run byThe Foundation or their partner organizations. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Education - To help with the future of our humanity, especially our children, the Organization's development work addresses the crucial links to a brighter future for our globe: Education. Providing school supplies to refugee children, sponsoring entire schools for children in war-torn countries, and building schools from the ground up, the Organization is an active member in laying the foundation of a child's future. Giving IDP's, refugees, and underprivileged adults skills training to earn a living for their families, the Organization helps save families from the calamity of destruction. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Other Program Support - Includes all ancillary program services needed tomaintain and enhance specific program sectors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Return reviewed by Executive Director prior to filing and made available to the Board for review Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts DIRECTORS SIGN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT AND COMPLIANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION AND CHANGES IN STAFF ARE DISCUSSED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available by contacting the Organization's office or through Guidestar.com