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MUPPIES INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 472761990 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X03 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · muppies.org
revenue
$147K
expenses
$129K
net assets
$295K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

MUPPIES IS A GLOBAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING AND ADVANCING MUSLIM PROFESSIONALS TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR CAREERS AND COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Muppies Inc is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Muslim professionals to become leaders in their careers and communities. It provides professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities through events, fellowships, and programs. Founded in 2006, Muppies operates as a membership-driven network with active chapters in over 11 cities worldwide.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Consulting Program
Program offering mentorship, workshops, and networking to prepare members for careers in consulting
Day of Service
Global day of coordinated community service projects organized by local Muppies City Committees
Investment Banking Program
Training initiative providing workshops, networking, and simulations to support members pursuing careers in investment banking
Muppies Annual Conference (MAC)
Annual professional conference for Muslim leaders featuring leadership tools, networking, and motivational programming; held in autumn or replaced by an industry symposium in some years
Muppies Leadership Summit (MLS)
Annual spring meeting for local and global volunteer leaders featuring leadership development, strategic planning, and networking
Muppies Webinar Series
Regularly held virtual events showcasing expertise from within the Muppies network on industry best practices and soft skills
Ramadan Iftars
Annual local gatherings during Ramadan for members to break fast together and raise funds for charitable causes
Summer Internship Program
Annual program connecting Muslim undergraduate students with professionals in the U.S. and abroad through networking and community service events
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Annual Muppies Leadership Summit (MLS)
      Convenes volunteer leaders annually in spring for an in-person summit focused on leadership development, strategic planning, and networking to strengthen organizational leadership capacity.
    • Professional development and leadership programs for Muslim professionals
      Provides leadership development, career growth, and professional skill-building opportunities through workshops, training programs, and leadership tracks for Muslim professionals across business, government, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors. Programs include investment banking training, consulting skill development, and industry best practices via webinars and in-person events.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Annual Muppies Annual Conference (MAC)
      Hosts an annual global conference in autumn that equips Muslim professionals with professional and leadership tools through curated sessions, networking, and speaker engagements.
  • Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
      Actively promotes inclusivity by prioritizing diverse applicants for membership, leadership, and speaking roles, and creates programs to elevate underrepresented voices within the organization and its events.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Global days of service coordination
      Coordinates annual global days of service by mobilizing local Muppies City Committees to engage in community service with partner organizations.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Organizational capacity building and infrastructure development
      Strengthens organizational sustainability by building paid staff capacity, enhancing technology infrastructure, and supporting the development of local city committees internationally to expand reach and program delivery.
  • Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 1 activity
    • Ramadan iftar events and fundraising
      Hosts local iftar gatherings globally during Ramadan that combine community building with fundraising for charitable causes.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Internship Program
      Runs an annual internship program since 2013 that connects Muslim undergraduate interns with professionals, offering networking, mentorship, and community service opportunities globally.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$147K
Contributions & grants$118K80%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$129K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$295K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALI KHAN — DIRECTOR
  • ISMAIL ALI — DIRECTOR
  • SAIMA AKHTER — DIRECTOR
  • ZARA MERCHANT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Council on Foreign Relations Network — Individual is a Term Member, suggesting professional network affiliation relevant to Muppies' leadership context.
  • Executive Team Network — Executive Team functions as Muppies' strategic and working Board of Directors, guiding global activities and City Executive Committees.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used to share latest news and updates
  • Muslim Advocates Partner — Board member of both Muppies and Muslim Advocates, indicating a leadership-level affiliation.
  • Not specified Partner — Accepts event and program co-sponsorship requests from organizations aligned with Muppies's mission and values.
  • Not specified Partner — Collaborates with community organizations on event and program partnerships aligned with Muppies' mission and values.
  • Penny Appeal USA Partner — Board member of both Muppies and Penny Appeal USA, indicating a leadership-level affiliation.
  • Zoom Partner — Platform used to deliver the Muppies Webinar Series to members.
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.

  • Decentralized Local Leadership for Community Inclusion
    methodology: decentralized_local_leadership
    By establishing city-level committees globally, MUPPIES INC increases local engagement and organizational reach because decentralized leadership enables culturally responsive programming and broadens participation among underrepresented Muslim professionals.
  • Leadership Development through Integrated Professional Support
    methodology: professional_development_ecosystem
    By integrating mentorship, career development, and internship programming into a cohesive ecosystem, MUPPIES INC fosters sustained professional growth among Muslim professionals because holistic, multi-modal support produces stronger engagement and career advancement outcomes than isolated interventions.
  • Member-Led Partnerships to Ensure Organizational Alignment
    methodology: member_led_partnership
    By requiring active members to initiate and lead partnerships, MUPPIES INC ensures that collaborations reflect member interests and organizational values because peer-driven initiatives produce higher alignment and trust than top-down promotional efforts.