Baitulmaal vs Penny Appeal USA
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
Baitulmaal or Penny Appeal USA — which should you give to?
Penny Appeal USA currently has the higher HalalWallet transparency score (2/3 vs 1/3). Both are registered charities — the best choice depends on the cause you care about. Compare the details below.
| Baitulmaal | Penny Appeal USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | No | Yes |
| Independent rating | No | No |
| Coverage | Global (multi-region) | Global (multi-region) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Irving, TX | Alexandria, VA |
| Annual revenue | ~$76M (2024) | ~$7.2M (2024) |
| Causes | Emergency Relief, Food Security, Healthcare, Orphan Care, Water & Sanitation | Orphan Care, Water & Sanitation, Emergency Relief, Food Security, Healthcare |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.