Baitulmaal vs National Zakat Foundation Canada
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
Baitulmaal or National Zakat Foundation Canada — which should you give to?
National Zakat Foundation Canada currently has the higher HalalWallet transparency score (3/3 vs 1/3). Both are registered charities — the best choice depends on the cause you care about. Compare the details below.
| Baitulmaal | National Zakat Foundation Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 1/3 | 3/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | No | Yes |
| Independent rating | No | Yes |
| Coverage | Global (multi-region) | Canada Only |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Irving, TX | Mississauga, ON |
| Annual revenue | ~$76M (2024) | C$8.5M in donations (2023, per Charity Intelligence) |
| Causes | Emergency Relief, Food Security, Healthcare, Orphan Care, Water & Sanitation | Canadian Domestic Poverty, Food Security, Housing & Shelter |
| CRA Registration No. | US 501(c)(3) | 839912599RR0001 |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.