Zakat Foundation is an international  organization that fosters charitable giving to alleviate the immediate needs of poor communities and  establish long-term development projects that ensure individual and community growth. Its goal is to address immediate needs and ensure the self-reliance of the poorest people around the world with Zakat and Sadaqa dollars of privileged Muslims and the support of other generous donors.

Zakat Foundation accomplishes its mission by:

• Bringing immediate relief during and after disasters, building and supporting schools, orphanages and health clinics, supporting community development programs and micro-credit, providing Ramadan Iftars and food distribution, and providing fresh meat for Udhiya/Qurbani and Aqeeqah through the support of community-based initiatives.
• Serving as a trusted Zakat and Sadaqa resource center for our Muslim donors;
• Serving as a trusted charity option for all donors through financial transparency and strict standards of efficiency and accountability;
• Minimizing expenses by maintaining a small administrative staff;
• Maximizing donations by establishing strategic partnerships.