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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0447273

ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Tax-exempt · GWYNN OAK, MD 21207

Financials

$290K$269K2023$178K$244K2024$303K$263K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$303,099$262,626$40,473$410,539$61,611$348,928
December 31, 2024990-EZ$177,847$243,640-$65,793$326,821$13,391$313,430
December 31, 2023990$289,915$269,461$20,454$385,698$10,059$375,639
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$267,207
of which government grants
$15,202
Program service revenue
$20,670
Investment income
$9,582
Net rental income
$551
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,286
Other revenue
$5,640

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,772
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$61,248
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$61,248
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,900
Accounting fees
$12,546
Occupancy
$20,426
Travel
$4,267
Program services (functional)
$235,693
Management and general (functional)
$20,808
Fundraising (functional)
$6,125

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$326,820
Total assets, end of year
$410,539
Total liabilities, end of year
$61,611
Net assets, end of year
$348,928
Land, buildings and equipment
$256,510
Publicly traded securities
$115,354
Net assets without donor restrictions
$348,928
Gross receipts
$746,387
Employees
0
Volunteers
76
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ayman NassarCEO Chairman of the Board
Trustee or director, Officer
40$61,248
Bahaa HarrazBoard Member Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Asra KhatoonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Amin ShehataBoard Member Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ahmed AliBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mahmoud AbdelhalimBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Rafia ShahBoard of Trustees Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Essam TawfikBoard of Trustees Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ayman NassarChief, Research, Academics & Prgms20$62,535
Essam TawfikBoard of Trustees Member0.5$0
Bahaa HarrazBoard of Directors Member & President1$0
Rafia ShahBoard of Trustees Member0.5$0
Zafir NaseemBoard of Directors Chairman1$0
Sarfaraz AhmedBoard of Directors Member1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ayman NassarChief, Research, Academics & Prgms
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
21$44,950
Bahaa HarrazBoard of Directors Member & President
Trustee or director, Key employee
1$0
Mohamed Abd-ElmoniemBoard of Directors Chairman
Trustee or director
1$0
Essam TawfikBoard of Trustees Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Rafia ShahBoard of Trustees Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Sarfaraz AhmedBoard of Directors Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4903 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AVE, GWYNN OAK, MD 21207-7052
In care of
% ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
3290 Pine Orchard Ln Suite A6, Ellicott City MD 21042
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Ayman Nassar, 3290 Pine Orchard Ln Suite A6, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Ayman Nassar, 3290 Pine Orchard Ln Suite A6, Ellicott City MD 21042
Signed the 990
Ayman Nassar, Chief Executive Officer
Phone
(240) 765-7151

Mission

Developing youth and strengthening communities by providing leadership training workforce development and educational programs for youth and youth-serving professionals. ILIA integrates academic instruction mentorship and career readiness to equip participants with the skills needed for long-term success civic engagement and economic mobility.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Delivered youth leadership workforce development mentorship internship and educational programming for underserved youth and young adults in Maryland and Virginia. Services included career readiness training coaching safe spaces leadership development summer camp programming educational retreats and youth-led community initiatives. The organization also provided courses and mentorship for youth in contact with the justice system along with inmate coaching counseling and educational publications supporting rehabilitation and personal growth.
    Expenses $130,944 · revenue $12,667
  • Provided charitable assistance and community support through zakat distributions scholarships sponsorship support and grant-funded aid initiatives serving underserved individuals and families. Assistance supported educational access basic needs and community welfare efforts aligned with the organizations charitable and educational mission.
    Expenses $8,956 · revenue $450
  • Conducted educational and community-focused research initiatives supporting curriculum development publications mental health awareness workforce readiness resources data collection and program evaluation. Activities included development of educational materials research-sharing platforms and contractor-supported research services to strengthen community programming and organizational impact.
    Expenses $2,028
  • Other program services supported ILIAs youth leadership workforce development educational research and community-based programming through cross-program infrastructure and direct program support. These services included maintaining safe and insured learning environments for staff and participants preparing technology labs and software systems producing outreach and printed program materials supporting program tracking and reporting maintaining program sites across Maryland and Virginia shipping books and supplies and enabling staff travel to service locations and conferences. These costs supported program delivery participant engagement and organizational capacity to serve youth and community members effectively.
    Expenses $93,765 · revenue $8,104

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0447273
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$410,539
Income (IRS master file)
$746,387

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$303,099$262,626$410,539IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$177,847$243,640$326,821XML
990December 2023$289,915$269,461$385,698XML
990December 2022$244,693$217,685$383,372IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Ayman Nassar
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-0447273).

Questions about ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA is 27-0447273.
Is ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA 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 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ayman Nassar.
Who are the officers and directors of ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,248 (Ayman Nassar, CEO Chairman of the Board).
How much revenue does ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $303,099, expenses of $262,626 and total assets of $410,539 at year end.

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