Campaigns
South India Flood Relief
Feb 16th, 2009•Emergency Relief
In November 2009, Southern India was hit by the worst flood the country has experienced in almost a century. More than 300 are dead and…
continue reading »Blanket Distribution for New Delhi Slums
Feb 16th, 2009•Emergency Relief
During the winter months, Zakat Foundation sponsored the distribution of warm clothing and blankets for hundreds of families living in the slums of New Delhi,…
continue reading »Sponsorship of Doctors - India
Sep 2nd, 2007•Healthcare & Nutrition
In 2007, Dr. Faiz Khan, an American physician of Indian origin, contacted the Zakat Foundation with the desire to partake in such a noble endeavor.…
continue reading »School Sponsorship - India
Dec 7th, 2003•Education & Skill Training
When Zakat Foundation began sponsoring a Muslim school in 2003 within the Nizamuddin slums of New Delhi, there were 110 students. At the time three…
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Zakat Foundation is recognized and registered under 501(c)(3) as a non-profit charity organization; therefore all donations to Zakat Foundation are tax exempt. We are registered in Illinois as Zakat Foundation of America. Our Tax ID is 36-44 76244