ICNA Relief USA vs Penny Appeal USA
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
ICNA Relief USA or Penny Appeal USA — which should you give to?
ICNA Relief USA currently has the higher HalalWallet transparency score (3/3 vs 2/3). Both are US 501(c)(3) charities — the best choice depends on the cause you care about. Compare the details below.
| ICNA Relief USA | Penny Appeal USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 3/3 | 2/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | Yes | Yes |
| Independent rating | Yes | No |
| Coverage | US Only | Global (multi-region) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Jamaica, NY | Alexandria, VA |
| Annual revenue | ~$46M (2024) | ~$7.2M (2024) |
| Causes | Food Security, Housing & Shelter, Healthcare, Refugees & Asylum, US Domestic Poverty, Emergency Relief | Orphan Care, Water & Sanitation, Emergency Relief, Food Security, Healthcare |
| EIN | 04-3810161 | 47-5165837 |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.