Baitulmaal vs ICNA Relief USA
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
Baitulmaal or ICNA Relief USA — which should you give to?
ICNA Relief USA currently has the higher HalalWallet transparency score (3/3 vs 1/3). Both are US 501(c)(3) charities — the best choice depends on the cause you care about. Compare the details below.
| Baitulmaal | ICNA Relief USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 1/3 | 3/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | No | Yes |
| Independent rating | No | Yes |
| Coverage | Global (multi-region) | US Only |
| Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Irving, TX | Jamaica, NY |
| Annual revenue | ~$76M (2024) | ~$46M (2024) |
| Causes | Emergency Relief, Food Security, Healthcare, Orphan Care, Water & Sanitation | Food Security, Housing & Shelter, Healthcare, Refugees & Asylum, US Domestic Poverty, Emergency Relief |
| EIN | 20-0942434 | 04-3810161 |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.