Address
The Islamic American Zakat Foundation 4323 Rosedale Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Website
iazf.org
Description
The Islamic-American Zakat Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt religious and charitable
organization. Its mission is to provide assistance for food, shelter, clothing and transportation for the poor and needy, orphans, wayfarers, and other persons and needs deserving of charity under Islamic law by assessing, collecting and distributing obligatory and voluntary charity
called zakat and sadaqa. Their primary objective is to serve poor and needy Muslims in the United States, eligible non-Muslims are also helped and some aid is sent abroad in major man-made or natural disasters like the Japanese Tsunami. It is certified "Best in America" by the INDEPENDENT CHARITIES OF AMERICA.
Category
Community, Volunteerism & Philanthropy, Disaster Relief, Human Rights, Religion & Spiritual
