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Penny Appeal USA

Zakat-eligible · 100% of your gift reaches them

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Penny Appeal USA

Alexandria, VA Global (multi-region)Founded 2016 Zakat-eligible
1/3Developing transparency
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Should you give your Zakat to Penny Appeal USA?

Penny Appeal USA scores 1/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. US arm of Penny Appeal (UK, founded 2009). Built on a small-recurring-donations model for high-impact projects.

About Penny Appeal USA

Penny Appeal USA is the US arm of the UK-founded Penny Appeal, built around the idea that small recurring gifts compound into high-impact projects: orphan care, water and sanitation, emergency relief, food security, and healthcare across Yemen, Palestine, Pakistan, Somalia, and Bangladesh.

Where they work: Yemen, Palestine, Pakistan, Somalia, Bangladesh

Causes & programs

Zakat policy

Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.

Always confirm a charity's current Zakat policy on its own website before giving. 100% of your donation goes to Penny Appeal USA — HalalWallet never takes a cut.

HalalWallet editorial note

Verified against IRS / ProPublica records (EIN 47-5165837). A distinct US 501(c)(3) from the UK-based Penny Appeal.

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