Since our inception in 2001, we have empowered millions of people to recover from disasters and escape poverty by taking control of their own lives.
Follow our journey below and help us continue this critical work year after year by donating today.
Removed photos from orphan selection process to eliminate colorism and age bias. Featured and celebrated in FORBES Magazine for innovative human-centric approach. Won the 2022 Platinum Hermes Awards for the #ChooseWithLove orphan sponsorship rebranding campaign.
Expanded reach in Latin America and the Caribbean by opening an office in Argentina, the organization's first-ever in the region after 13 years of service there.
Distributed more than 2 million pounds of fresh produce, meat and dairy products in the United States alone in COVID-19 relief, in addition to hygiene kits and personal protective equipment.
Published Executive Director Halil Demir’s book, 9 Myths About Muslim Charities, aiding in dispelling Islamophobic misconceptions through personal accounts and logical breakdowns.
812,268 individuals benefited from Zakat Foundation food programs. Since its inception, more than 8,000 patients received more than 60,000 therapy sessions through Khalil Center, A Zakat Foundation-funded mental health project.
700,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh, Zakat Foundation is among first crisis responders; Solar panels established in Pakistani schools; Zakat Foundation responds to Hurricane Harvey.
"University by refugees, for refugees": Zahraa University inaugurated in Turkey; Muhammad Ali Safe House for orphans and guardians opens.
Mental health project launched; Zakat Foundation opens Rohingya Culture Center in Chicago to help settle Rohingya refugees in the U.S.
Vocational Training Center opens in Jordan, 259 students graduate that same year.
Zakat Foundation spends $8 million on Syrian crisis alleviation.
Livestock development project begins; One year, 100 water wells program implemented.
Zakat Foundation responds to Syrian refugee crisis in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon.
Zakat Foundation opens health clinic in Bangladesh; Zakat Foundation is first responder in Haiti after earthquake kills 200,000.
Zakat Foundation completes homes for tsunami victims in Sri Lanka.
Zakat Foundation published The Zakat Handbook
Zakat Foundation opens Bangladesh office; Sadaqah Jariyah program adds water wells.
Sadaqa Jariyah program begins, Zakat Foundation constructs first mosque.
Hurricane Katrina hits, Zakat Foundation opens temporary office in Louisiana to respond.
Two orphanages open in Pakistan; Vocational Training Center opens in Ghana.
$120,000 in aid helps 7,000 Iraq war victims.
Orphan Sponsorship Program established.
Zakat Foundation incorporated in Illinois.
In 2023, 90¢ from each dollar donated went directly toward programs serving those in need. 4¢ went to administrative costs & 6¢ went to fundraising costs.
