Nonprofit · EIN 20-8540050
ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,922,887 | $1,329,513 | $593,374 | $3,445,836 | $63,533 | $3,382,303 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,014,133 | $1,108,803 | -$94,670 | $2,825,181 | $33,389 | $2,791,792 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,649,733
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $269,654
- Other revenue
- $3,500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $557,550
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $249,476
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $442,990
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,638
- Occupancy
- $7,162
- Travel
- $11,392
- Program services (functional)
- $954,798
- Management and general (functional)
- $204,378
- Fundraising (functional)
- $170,337
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,825,181
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,445,836
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,533
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,382,303
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,647,744
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,027,802
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,354,501
- Gross receipts
- $1,991,961
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somayeh Nikooei | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $140,000 |
| Dr Hamid Rezapour | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ismail Mahomed | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Dalia Fahmy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mazen Asbahi Esq | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shahed Amanullah | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somayeh Nikooei | Executive Director | 40 | $130,000 |
| Dr Hamid Rezapour | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ismail Mahomed | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Dalia Fahmy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mazen Asbahi Esq | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ghada Alkiek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shahed Amanullah | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rhonda Roumani | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1935 ADDISON ST STE A, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1354
- In care of
- % HAMID REZAPOUR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Hamid Rezapour, 1935A Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Signed the 990
- Dr Hamid Rezapour, President
- Phone
- (650) 995-6782
- Website
- islamicscholarshipfund.org
- Return prepared by
- Abacus Hive
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-8540050 or by the name ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Islamic Scholarship Fund's mission is to support American Muslim storytelling & increase representation in fields & occupations that make public policy & influence public opinion by providing scholarships, internships, fellowships, film grants, & mentorship opportunities.
Program accomplishments
- Islamic Scholarship Fund has provided critical access and opportunities to over 661 individuals, with 746 prestigious awards since our launch in 2009, including over $3.67 million in funding. In 2024 alone, we awarded over $557,550 to our latest cohort. ISF awarded 58 scholarships to students totaling $259,500; awarded film grants totaling $118,250 to support Muslim storytelling; provided 14 screenwriters the opportunity to have their scripts produced, acted, and directed; advanced the ISF Artist Support program that provides filmmakers with unique script writing and production support; placed and funded thirteen trailblazing emerging leaders as congressional interns on Capitol Hill; placed four judicial interns with judges to give them access to the judicial system, and provided 6 bar scholarships.Expenses $954,798 · grants $557,550
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8540050
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,445,836
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,991,961
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,922,887 | $1,329,513 | $3,445,836 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,014,133 | $1,108,803 | $2,825,181 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,032,317 | $1,220,332 | $2,600,559 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8540050).
Questions about ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
- What is the EIN of ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND is 20-8540050.
- Is ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Hamid Rezapour.
- Who are the officers and directors of ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,000 (Somayeh Nikooei, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,922,887, expenses of $1,329,513 and total assets of $3,445,836 at year end.
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