2013-05-14T16:13:37-07:00 2012-06-30 KNUTTE & ASSOCIATES PC 7900 S CASS AVE STE 210 DARIEN IL 605615066 990 2011-07-01 364476244 THE ZAKAT FOUNDATION OF AMERICA ZAKA 7082330555 PO BOX 639 WORTH IL 60482 Halil Demir 2013-05-14 true JOSEPH KNUTTE CPA 6309603317 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z 7635223 false false X WWW.ZAKAT.ORG X 2001 IL ASSIST THE NEEDY 4 4 25 75 0 3929513 7635223 0 0 15020 0 3944533 7635223 2081860 4049326 0 398966 341388 0 314913 980391 1505256 3461217 5895970 483316 1739253 1619076 3151773 249331 42775 1369745 3108998 X ASSIST THE NEEDY false false 1819123 Emergency Aid - Includes programs that assist in reviving the economies ofcommunities devastated by natural and man-made disasters. 1106341 Seasonal Programs - Includes programs providing food to needy individualsaround the world for immediate and long-term sustenance, as well as twoextensive seasonal food distribution programs, Ramadan and Udhiya. 852714 Development-Sadaqa Jariyah - Includes programs providing for needy individuals and their communities to sustain themselves and to improve their quality of life, programs providing shelter, agricultural resources and necessary household and personal items. 1486405 5264583 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 25 true false false false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false X X HALIL DEMIR 7082330555 PO BOX 639 WORTH IL 60482 Ihsaan Tahir 2.00 X 0 0 0 Aidah Abdullah 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ziya Kirman 2.00 X 0 0 0 Hasan Arslan 2.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Ramirez 2.00 X 0 0 0 Halil Demir 50.00 X 87500 0 0 87500 0 false false false 0 7635223 413541 7635223 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 0 7635223 0 577653 577653 3471673 3471673 0 87500 63875 17500 6125 0 219398 110068 59547 49783 0 0 34490 25178 6898 2414 0 35184 32721 2463 23518 21872 1646 0 0 0 279293 138174 85062 56057 440790 396711 44079 24225 17684 4845 1696 0 0 65846 48068 13169 4609 85220 79255 5965 0 1050 1008 42 0 0 27245 27245 75891 55401 15178 5312 BANK FEES 39035 28496 7807 2732 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 61572 57262 4310 Postage and Shipping 95554 69754 19111 6689 Fundraising Events 113684 113684 137149 91602 38240 7307 5895970 5264583 316474 314913 843721 2250416 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3609 6287 978884 98864 759546 880020 0 0 0 0 12200 15050 1619076 3151773 32877 42775 216454 249331 42775 X 1369745 1782020 1326978 1369745 3108998 1619076 3151773 1739253 X true true true X false false X 2052037 3907385 3014321 3667146 7221682 19862571 0 0 2052037 3907385 3014321 3667146 7221682 19862571 0 19862571 0 0 15020 15020 19877591 0.99920 0.99900 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 566903 34333 532570 325171 12102 313069 6000 1300 4700 80810 51129 29681 880020 7635223 5895970 1739253 1739253 7635223 7635223 7635223 5895970 5895970 5895970 Part X 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 years prior to 2009.The Foundation includes penalties and interest assessed by taxing authorities in its operating expenses. These total to $0 for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. true East Asia & the Pacific 0 1 program services Various relief 0 South America 1 2 program services Various relief 0 Europe 1 3 program services Various relief 0 Central America & the Car 2 3 program services Various relief 0 Middle East & North Afric 1 4 program services Various relief 0 South Asia 3 10 program services Various relief 0 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 4 program services Various relief 0 9 27 9 27 Sub-Saharan Afr Assistance 674386 Wire/Ship. South Asia Assistance 510089 Wire/Ship. South America Assistance t 2000 Wire/Ship. Middle East & N Assistance 1591825 Wire/Ship. Europe Assistance 607251 Wire/Ship. East Asia & the Assistance 47252 Wire/Ship. Central America Assistance 38870 Wire/Ship. 7 Cash Assistance to Aid Organizations Sub-Saharan Africa Wire Transfer Cash Assistance to Aid Organizations South Asia Wire Transfer Cash Assistance to Aid Organizations South America Wire Transfer Cash Assistance to Aid Organizations Middle East and North Africa Wire Transfer Cash Assistance to Aid Organizations Europe Wire Transfer Cash Assistance to Aid Organizations East Asia and the Pacific Wire Transfer false false false false false false Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used in Foreign Country 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 X 0 0 Cash Assistance to Individuals 315286 262367 FMV Supplies 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. X 413541 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available by contacting the Organization's office or through Guidestar.com Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b 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 12c 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 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process Return reviewed by Executive Director prior to filing and made available to the Board for review Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Development-Sadaqa Jariyah - Includes programs providing for needy individuals and their communities to sustain themselves and to improve their quality of life, programs providing shelter, agricultural resources and necessary household and personal items. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: 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 6: Program Support - Includes all ancillary program services needed to maintain and enhance specific program sectors.