Life for Relief and Development vs Zakat Foundation of America
A neutral, side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to give your Zakat.
Life for Relief and Development or Zakat Foundation of America — which should you give to?
Zakat Foundation of America 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.
| Life for Relief and Development | Zakat Foundation of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency score | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Zakat-eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Public Zakat policy | No | Yes |
| Independent rating | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | Global (multi-region) | Global (30+ countries) |
| Founded | 1992 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Southfield, MI | Worth, IL |
| Annual revenue | ~$36M (2024) | ~$29.5M (2024) |
| Causes | Emergency Relief, Healthcare, Water & Sanitation, Education, Refugees & Asylum, Orphan Care | Emergency Relief, Food Security, Water & Sanitation, Healthcare, Education, Orphan Care, Livelihoods |
| EIN | 95-4402149 | 36-4476244 |
Transparency scores are editorial and never influenced by partnerships. Your Zakat reaches the charity in full — HalalWallet never takes a cut. See methodology.