American Muslim Community Foundation vs Life for Relief and Development
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
American Muslim Community Foundation or Life for Relief and Development - which should you give to?
Life for Relief and Development currently has the higher HalalWallet transparency score (2/3 vs 1/3). Both are US 501(c)(3) charities - the best choice depends on the cause you care about. Compare the details below.
Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.us)
| American Muslim Community Foundation | Life for Relief and Development | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | No | No |
| Independent rating | No | Yes |
| Coverage | US donors → US & global grantees | Global (multi-region) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Fremont, CA | Southfield, MI |
| Annual revenue | See Form 990 | ~$36M (2024) |
| Causes | Philanthropic Infrastructure | Emergency Relief, Healthcare, Water & Sanitation, Education, Refugees & Asylum, Orphan Care |
| EIN | 81-2936073 | 95-4402149 |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full - HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.