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ICNA RELIEF USA PROGRAMS INC

NEW HYDE PARK, NY · EIN 043810161 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE M20 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Very Large (>$50M) · icnarelief.org
revenue
$58.0M
expenses
$60.5M
net assets
$16.2M
employees
404
volunteers
1,941
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FOOD, MEDICINES, CLOTHING, SHELTER AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN HELP TO THE NEEDY, POOR,SICK, DISABLED AND DESTITUDE INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.

profile · synthesized from sources

ICNA Relief USA Programs Inc. is a Muslim-run nonprofit providing humanitarian aid and social services to underprivileged and vulnerable populations across the United States. The organization delivers direct services including free health care, hunger prevention, transitional housing for homeless women, disaster relief, refugee resettlement, and family support programs. It operates nationally through regional offices and partners with faith-based and governmental agencies to strengthen communities and uphold human dignity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.75M
    HEALTH SERVICES
  2. #2 $11.25M
    REFUGEE SERVICES
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Back2School
Supports students, parents, and educators with school supplies, financial aid, and parent engagement programs
Disaster Relief
Provides preparedness, response, and recovery services for disasters; member of NVOAD and coordinates with government agencies
FATE (Foster Care Awareness Through Education)
Educates Muslim communities about the U.S. foster care system and encourages participation
Health Services
Provides free medical care through clinics like Shifa Free Clinic for uninsured and low-income individuals; aims to expand into a full hospital
Hunger Prevention
Operates Halal food pantries and nutrition programs to combat food insecurity nationwide
Muslim Family Services
Offers counseling, education, and intervention programs using a holistic framework to strengthen Muslim families
Refugee Services
Assists refugees with resettlement, integration, and transition to self-sufficiency in American society
Transitional Housing
Offers temporary housing and support services for homeless women through 26 facilities including the Amal Women’s Center
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Food distribution and hunger prevention
      Operates a national Hunger Prevention program providing food assistance through a network of food pantries, seasonal distributions (including Ramadan food boxes, Udhiya meat during Eid al-Adha, and Back2School), and mobile services. Distributed 8.3 million pounds of food to individuals and families in need.
    • Local food pantry operations
      Operates multiple local food pantries with regular schedules in Arizona (Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale) and Georgia (Decatur), serving communities on weekly and monthly cycles.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Back2School and student support programs
      Implements the Back2School Program nationwide, including the EMPOWER Grant, financial assistance for students, parent support sessions, and school supply distributions to promote education access and development.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Community support and auxiliary services
      Offers diaper distribution, furniture pick-up/drop-off, insurance guidance, "Laundry Love" events, and donation centers in Tempe and Phoenix, AZ, to support low-income and vulnerable families.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Disaster relief and recovery services
      Provides disaster relief across all phases—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—with long-term case management and community rebuilding initiatives.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
    • Foster care support and navigation (FATE program)
      Supports Muslim families engaging with the U.S. foster care system through information, guidance, and navigation services via its FATE program, supporting over 2,936 foster children in the United States.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Health services and medical outreach
      Provides health services through free clinics (including Shifa Clinics in Georgia), mobile health clinics at health fairs, and community screening events for underserved populations, with $5,745,035 in program expenses reported in 2024.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Muslim Family Services (MFS)
      Delivers holistic family support through education, intervention, and evidence-based practices via its Muslim Family Services program, which incurred $273,443 in program expenses in 2021.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Refugee services and integration support
      Provides comprehensive refugee services including case management, job placement, cultural orientation, transitional housing for refugee women, and bi-monthly toiletries drives. Supported refugees in transitioning to life in American society with $11,254,417 in program expenses reported in 2024.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Seasonal and regional outreach programs
      Deploys annual seasonal programs in Bentonville and Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Noel, Missouri, including culturally responsive aid aligned with religious and academic calendars.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Transitional housing for homeless women
      Operates 26 transitional housing facilities across the U.S., including the Amal Women’s Center in Boston, MA, offering temporary housing and one-on-one support to help homeless women transition to permanent housing.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58.01M
Contributions & grants$57.91M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$96K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$60.53M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$14.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.25M
Cash$6.30M
Investments$1.78M
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$16.22M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MAQSOOD AHMAD 40 $130K
ABDULRAUF KHAN CEO 40 $110K
board members · 12
  • FAISAL AHMED — BOARD MEMBER
  • HANIF HARIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • HASSAN NIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • HYDER MIR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUNAID AHMED — BOARD MEMBER
  • MASOOD RANGINW — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOHAMMAD ARIF — CHAIRMAN
  • MUHAMMAD AFTAB — BOARD MEMBER
  • NAJM HAQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • RASHEED AHMED — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBINA ALI — BOARD MEMBER
  • SOBIA SALEEM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Better Business Bureau Government — ICNA Relief USA is accredited by the Better Business Bureau as a nonprofit.
  • Br Zahid Hussain Partner — Contact person for relief programs in Arkansas.
  • Casa Pedro Senior Housing Partner — Hosts ICNA Relief food pantry services at its senior housing facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Charity Navigator Government — ICNA Relief USA holds a 4/4 star rating from Charity Navigator.
  • Combined Federal Campaign Network — ICNA Relief USA is a member of the CFC (Combined Federal Campaign).
  • Dr. Dawood Rateb Partner — Collaborates on scheduling and conducting health fairs in underserved communities across Georgia.
  • ICNA Relief Network — Operates as ICNA Relief USA Programs Inc, part of the broader ICNA Relief network.
  • ICNA Relief USA Network — ICNA Relief USA is the national disaster response arm of ICNA RELIEF USA PROGRAMS INC, coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
  • ICNA Relief USA PROGRAMS INC Government — State-level program operating under the national organization providing social services.
  • ICNA Relief USA Programs Inc Network — Operates as part of a national network delivering social services across the United States.
  • Islamic Center of Boca Raton Partner — Fosters partnerships with Islamic Centers as part of community engagement and service delivery.
  • Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (ICCP) Partner — Hosts ICNA Relief food pantry services at its facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Coalition — ICNA Relief USA is a board member of NVOAD (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).
  • National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Network — Board member organization in NVOAD, participating in national disaster relief coordination.
  • New York Disaster Interfaith Services Partner — Financial leadership and partnership through long-term service on NYDIS board.
  • Nirmeen El-Sayad Partner — Women’s Transitional Home Case Manager at ICNA Relief Colorado.
  • Saint Margarit Catholic Church Partner — Hosts ICNA Relief food pantry services at its facility in Tempe, Arizona.
  • United Islamic Center of Arizona (UICA) Partner — Hosts ICNA Relief food pantry services at its facility in Glendale, Arizona.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Dignity-Centered Service Delivery
    methodology: dignity_centered_care
    By providing essential services through a dignity-preserving approach, the organization increases engagement and promotes long-term stability, because treating individuals with respect fosters self-worth and agency.
  • Faith-Based Service as Spiritual and Social Intervention
    methodology: faith_based_service_delivery
    By grounding service delivery in Islamic principles such as Zakat and religious duty, the organization mobilizes community resources and trust to address hunger and healthcare, because faith-based framing strengthens donor commitment and client receptivity.
  • Integrated Support for Vulnerable Populations
    methodology: integrated_refugee_support
    By combining housing, healthcare, employment assistance, and case management into holistic programs, the organization enables sustainable reintegration for refugees and homeless women, because addressing multiple needs concurrently removes systemic barriers to self-sufficiency.