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BANI ADAM INC CHILDREN OF ADAM

FARMINGDALE, NY · EIN 454397298 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE O20 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · childrenofadam.us
revenue
$850K
expenses
$827K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
1
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TO ENLIGHTEN MINDS, ENGAGE HEARTS AND EMPOWER HANDS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE & RESEARCH, HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE DRIVEN BY ISLAMIC VALUES

profile · synthesized from sources

Children of Adam (Bani Adam Inc) is a Long Island-based nonprofit focused on youth development and humanitarian service grounded in Islamic values. The organization runs educational programs for Muslim teens, mental health initiatives, and domestic and international relief efforts including food, clothing, and medical aid. It operates primarily in New York and supports communities in crisis across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and other countries.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $74K
    HOODIES DISTRIBUTION
  2. #2 $23K
    COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Clean Drinking Water - Pakistan
Installs water filtration systems to provide safe drinking water in underserved areas of Pakistan
Deen4Teens
Islamic education program for Muslim teenagers covering Fiqh, Aqaid, Seerah, and Duas, aimed at strengthening religious knowledge and identity
Disaster Relief Campaigns
Responds to earthquakes, floods, and wildfires globally with emergency supplies including food, water, medicine, shelter, and emotional care
Global Ramadan Food Distribution
Provides iftar meals and food packages to low-income and crisis-affected families in Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, and Bangladesh during Ramadan
Mental Health Support Groups
Planned and ongoing educational and supportive groups on mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and family communication, led by licensed professionals
Million Meals for Yemen
Large-scale food aid initiative targeting communities facing famine and malnutrition in Yemen
Mobility4Gaza
Provides prosthetic limbs to amputees in Gaza, particularly children affected by conflict
Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Pakistan
Supports mental health treatment infrastructure in Pakistan amid rising mental health needs due to poverty and instability
Rohingya Learning Centers
Establishes educational spaces for Rohingya refugee children to promote stability and learning in crisis settings
Winter Hoodie Campaign
Distributes hoodies to those in need during winter months, both locally and internationally, as part of seasonal relief efforts
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Community food distribution and breakfast programs
      Conducts regular community food assistance activities including weekly free mobile community breakfasts on Saturdays and broader food distribution efforts. Provided community breakfasts as a primary program in 2022 and conducted food distribution activities in 2023.
    • Emergency and international humanitarian relief
      Delivers emergency aid in response to natural disasters and humanitarian crises globally, including food, water, medicine, tents, clothing, and emotional care. Responded to earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco, floods in Bangladesh, wildfires in Maui, crises in Yemen and Afghanistan, and provided Ramadan iftar packages in Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
  • Islamic Religious Education Programs 2 activities
    • Live-streamed educational and spiritual sessions
      Hosts regular live-streamed educational and spiritual sessions on topics including Laylatul-bara'ah, Laylatul Qadr, Dhul Hijjah, and mosque leadership. Sessions feature scholars such as Mufti Farhan and occur biweekly on Fridays, with additional special event programming.
    • Youth development and religious education programs
      Offers structured Islamic education and youth development programs for teens, including instruction in fiqh, aqaa-id, Seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad SAW), duas, Islamic history, and practical knowledge such as salaah and wudu. Programs integrate spiritual practices like daily duas and emphasize moral resilience through study of the Sahabas.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Academic support and tutoring for students
      Provides after-school academic support including math tutoring and homework help to assist students in their educational development.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Clothing distribution and donation programs
      Operates clothing bins and donation bins for footwear and apparel to support community needs, including distribution of hoodies as part of a primary program. Conducted clothing bin operations for community distribution in 2022.
  • General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
    • Community assistance and outreach services
      Delivers general community assistance services to address local needs, documented as a primary program activity in 2025.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
    • Interfaith and cultural education initiatives
      Designs and delivers interfaith programs that promote learning and teaching about different religions and cultures, enhancing youth understanding and engagement across religious lines.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Mental health counseling and support services
      Provides trauma-informed mental health services including individual and group therapy, PTSD and grief counseling, support circles for widows, orphans, and the elderly, and psychoeducation workshops. Operates safe spaces for children with play therapy and art-based expression programs, and integrates mental health support with humanitarian aid distribution.
  • Religious Holiday Food & Charity Distribution 1 activity
    • Ritual Qurbani and food provision
      Conducts ritual animal slaughter during Qurbani to provide food for impoverished communities, emphasizing spiritual significance and support for the less fortunate.
  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Support services for Muslim refugees
      Provides targeted support services for Muslim refugees in New York, addressing integration, welfare, and community inclusion needs.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Zakat fund management and distribution
      Manages a dedicated bank account for Zakat donations, ensuring 100% of funds are used exclusively for beneficiary support with no administrative deductions. Distributes Zakat according to donor designations and prioritizes sustainable, long-term projects for maximum community benefit.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$850K
Contributions & grants$850K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$827K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$443K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.28M
Cash$433K
Investments$0
Liabilities$77K
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MOHAMMAD FARHA CHAIRMAN 40 $84K
board members · 3
  • SHAIK ALI — SECRETARY
  • SYED T IBRAHIM — PRESIDENT
  • SYED W QUADRI — TREASURER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Access Aid Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Children of Adam on humanitarian programs in Yemen and Iraq.
  • Brother Adnan Partner — Instructor for Deen4Teens program, recognized for knowledge and teaching effectiveness.
  • Brother Syed Wasim Quadri Partner — Host of the WHO IS WHO? live online session series
  • Children of Adam (Pakistan) Partner — Collaborates internationally to provide youth with humanitarian engagement opportunities.
  • Hamdard Welfare Relief, Inc Partner — Coordinates with Children of Adam on humanitarian programs in Afghanistan.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS.
  • Long Island Mosques Partner — Partnered with Children of Adam to provide prosthetic limbs in Gaza.
  • OBAT Helpers Partner — Partners with Children of Adam to support humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh.
  • Teacher Huma Partner — Instructor for Deen4Teens program, teaching Seerah, duas, and Islamic practices.
  • Trusted local partners in every region Partner — Collaborates with trusted local organizations in each region to deliver mental health services.
  • YouTube Network — Maintains an active YouTube channel for disseminating religious content and session updates.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts live-streamed sessions and archives past content on its platform to expand reach and engagement.
  • in-house scholars Partner — Provides religious supervision for Zakat fund distribution and utilization.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Community Empowerment Through Faith Mobilization
    methodology: faith-community mobilization
    By mobilizing mosques and community leaders through shared religious conviction and historical inspiration, the organization strengthens collective action because faith-based identity and leadership engagement drive sustained community participation and giving.
  • Community-Centered Trauma Healing
    methodology: trauma-informed-community-centered
    By combining immediate humanitarian relief with long-term emotional and psychological support through a trauma-informed, community-centered lens, the organization fosters healing because it recognizes that physical survival and mental well-being are interdependent and best addressed together within the cultural and communal context.
  • Culturally Responsive Faith-Based Mental Health
    methodology: culturally_responsive_care
    By integrating cultural responsiveness with Islamic spirituality in mental health programming, the organization increases relevance and accessibility because mental wellness is most effectively supported when aligned with an individual’s religious beliefs, language, and background.
  • Faith-Integrated Holistic Development
    methodology: faith-based holistic development
    By delivering programs grounded in Islamic values and integrating faith with knowledge, wellness, and service, the organization empowers individuals holistically because spiritual foundation and religious identity are seen as essential to personal and community transformation.
  • Sharia-Compliant Sustainable Zakat Impact
    methodology: sustainable zakat investment
    By distributing Zakat funds in strict adherence to Sharia principles and investing in sustainable projects, the organization maximizes long-term community benefit because religious compliance ensures legitimacy and trust, while sustainability extends the impact of each donation.