Helping Hand for Relief and Development vs Islamic Relief Canada
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
Helping Hand for Relief and Development or Islamic Relief Canada — which should you give to?
Islamic Relief 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.
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | Islamic Relief Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 1/3 | 3/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | No | Yes |
| Independent rating | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | Global (50+ countries) | Global (30+ countries) |
| Founded | 2005 | — |
| Headquarters | Southfield, MI | Burlington, ON |
| Annual revenue | ~$89M revenue (2024) | C$85.8M in donations (FY2024, per Charity Intelligence) |
| Causes | Emergency Relief, Orphan Care, Healthcare, Education, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods | Emergency Relief, Food Security, Water & Sanitation, Healthcare, Education, Orphan Care, Refugees & Asylum |
| CRA Registration No. | US 501(c)(3) | 821896875RR0001 |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.