Watch our video on how we are working with people on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic to provide medical supplies, financial assistance, food packages, and hygiene kits. Learn how you can help us in this fight.
We’re in this together
We are the helpers. If you are affected by the Coronavirus outbreak and need assistance, we can help. You can email or call us at 1-888-ZAKAT-US
Email us at [email protected]Charity Navigator
Zakat Foundation is a trusted 4-star Charity Navigator partner for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healing Together
Honoring the legacy of the ones who have left us. We have built this memorial wall to honor your loved one(s) in a way that will bring you some solace and comfort. Share a photo and your written memorial to honor the legacy of your loved one(s).
Visit Our Memorial WallHelping Students
If you are a student in the United States on an F1 visa experiencing financial hardship, we can offer you the support you need.
Email us at [email protected]Delivering aid to the frontlines at home and across the globe
We are harnessing your Zakat to help those impacted the most from the Coronavirus. From providing personal protective equipment to distributing nourishing food to the vulnerable, we are on the ground to ensure we get through this Coronavirus pandemic together.
Videos
Watch our COVID-19 work and listen to testimonials.
The Mosque Foundation’s Sheikh Jamal Said Shares How To Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A message from The Mosque Foundation’s Principal Imam & Director, Sheikh Jamal Said on how we can save lives during a pandemic in Ramadan.
Comedian Azhar Usman and His Abbu Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
The shelter in place order has comedian Azhar Usman’s father doing just about anything to escape isolating at home. Find out how comedian Azhar Usman helped him stay home AND do some good volunteer work with Zakat Foundation of America in Chicago.
Donating Thousands of Masks and Gloves to Underserved Community Hospitals
Medical professionals are on the front lines and lack the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need. Zakat Foundation of America secured and donated medical-grade gloves and masks to local hospitals in underserved communities in Chicago.
In The Press
Story of Humanitarian Efforts from the USA to The World
Exclusive Interview of Halil Demir, Founder & CEO, Zakat Foundation of America
Discover how Khalil Demir, Founder & CEO of Zakat Foundation of America, leverages Islamic principles to drive global humanitarian efforts across 45 countries, as featured on the cover of ISFIRE Magazine Dec 2024 issue.
Durham NC early voting polling place with short lines is being overlooked
The Zakat Foundation is a recently added polling place. The wait times will worsen as the November 2 early voting deadline approaches. Please get the word out.
Global Islamic Finance Summit 2024: Leading Islamic financial institutions gather
Zakat Foundation of America won the “Excellence Award for Zakat Collection and Distribution” at the 14th Global Islamic Finance Awards in the Maldives, recognizing its impact on advancing zakat in humanitarian relief.