Dar-us-Sakina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the Muslim community of Houston. Our platform is a safe space for people of all abilities and their caregivers. We inspire the community to abandon stigmas and embrace individuals with disabilities with empathy and respect. Together, we are better.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
75¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Run by 63 volunteers and 1 employee.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · People: Part I, lines 5–6

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FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
4 of 4
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $252K a year · 42% of revenue · last 4 filings
Looks good: a surplus in 4 of the last 4 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 4 filings
Spent on programs
75%
of spending
Fine: 75% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
22 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 21.5 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
8
named funders · $106K
Looks good: 8 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$17K
2% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 2% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
6
of 6 voting members
Looks good: 6 of 6 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$1.1M
+106% vs prior year
Spent
$572K
To programs
75%
Net assets
$1.0M
By yearFY2021–FY2024
Revenue
$1.1M
FY2024▲ +106%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2021$348K
FY2022$392K
FY2023$540K
FY2024$1.1M
Expenses
$572K
FY2024▲ +64%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2021$148K
FY2022$320K
FY2023$349K
FY2024$572K
Net assets
$1.0M
FY2024▲ +118%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2021$201K
FY2022$272K
FY2023$463K
FY2024$1.0M

From the FY2024 Form 990 · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Mar 2021.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

75 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 75% · $426K Management & general 13% · $73K Fundraising 13% · $72K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

9 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Vice President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Treasurer
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Fosters inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the Muslim community, creating a safe space and promoting empathy.

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3 programs · $426K · in their own filed words · FY2024
01

Supports Program

Dar-us-Sakina has continued to reach new milestones in our commitment to supporting families and individuals with disabilities. Our Family Workshops have grown in both attendance and impact, now consistently attracting an average of 30 families per session ? and expanding as more families learn about these valuable resources.

$162Kprogram expense
02

Education

In 2024, Dar-us-Sakina expanded its educational impact by opening a new Sunday School location and increasing enrollment in our Teen and Adult Program. Through these programs, we were able to provide consistent, inclusive, and faith-based learning opportunities tailored to the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and…

$141Kprogram expense
03

Community Awareness Program

Our Community Awareness Programs have experienced tremendous growth over the past year, welcoming an increased number of dedicated interns and volunteers who are gaining valuable hands-on experience and professional skills in disability support and care.

$123Kprogram expense

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Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2024
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By the numbers

The FY2024 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$1.1M
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$1.1M
Fees for servicesLn 2g$11K
Money outPt IX
$572K
Ln 25
Programscol B$426K
Managementcol C$73K
Fundraisingcol D$72K
Owns and owesPt X
$1.0M
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$1.0M
Total assetsLn 16$1.0M
LiabilitiesLn 26$17K
PeoplePt VI, VII
9
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a6
IndependentVI 1b6
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$1.1M
Fundraising eventsLn 1c$567K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$11K
Gains on assetsLn 7$0
Total revenueLn 12$1.1M
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$1.0M
SavingsLn 2$0
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$1.0M
InvestmentsLn 11–13$0
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$0
Other assetsLn 15$0
Total assetsLn 16$1.0M
LiabilitiesLn 26$17K
Net assetsLn 32$1.0M
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 51
VolunteersI 663
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13Yes
Records policyVI 14Yes
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY24End FY24
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$472K$1.0M
InvestmentsLn 11–13$0
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$0
Total assetsLn 16$479K$1.0M
LiabilitiesLn 26$16K$17K
Net assetsLn 32$463K$1.0M
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Grants to domestic organizationsLn 1$0
Grants to domestic individualsLn 2$0
Grants and assistance to foreign recipientsLn 3$0
Benefits paid to or for membersLn 4$0
Pay of current officers, directors and key staffLn 5$0
Pay of disqualified personsLn 6$0
Other salaries and wagesLn 7$280K$231K$50K
Pension plan contributionsLn 8$0
Other employee benefitsLn 9$0
Payroll taxesLn 10$0
Management feesLn 11a$0
Legal feesLn 11b$0
Accounting feesLn 11c$10K$2K$8K
Lobbying feesLn 11d$0
Professional fundraising feesLn 11e$0
Investment management feesLn 11f$0
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$3K$3K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$34K$34K
Office expensesLn 13$2K$2K$559
Information technologyLn 14$0
RoyaltiesLn 15$0
OccupancyLn 16$0
TravelLn 17$8$8
Travel and entertainment for public officialsLn 18$0
Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19$0
InterestLn 20$0
Payments to affiliatesLn 21$0
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationLn 22$0
InsuranceLn 23$0
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$230K$157K$72K
All other expensesLn 24e$12K$12K
Total functional expensesLn 25$572K$426K$73K$72K

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest Viewing $1.1M$572K$544K$1.0M 990 PDF
FY2023 $540K$349K$191K$463K 990 PDF
FY2022 $392K$320K$71K$272K 990 PDF
FY2021 $348K$148K$201K$201K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons I · Grants A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part I · Summary $1,115,693 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $398,320$1,121,143
I-9 Program service revenuePrior year $142,034$11,169
I-10 Investment income$0
I-11 Other revenue−$16,619
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $540,354$1,115,693
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paid$0
I-14 Benefits paid to members$0
I-15 Salaries and benefitsPrior year $78,950$280,449
I-16a Professional fundraising fees$0
I-17 Other expensesPrior year $270,464$291,073
I-18 Total expensesPrior year $349,414$571,522
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year $190,940$544,171
Part VI · Governance 6 of 6 board members independent, 1 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body6
VI-1b Independent voting members6
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payNo
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyYes
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyYes
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $1,115,693 across 11 lines filed
VIII-1c Fundraising events$566,660
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$554,483
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$1,121,143
VIII-2a-f Program service revenue, itemized rows (sum of 2a–2f as filed)Related to mission $11,169$11,169
VIII-3 Investment income$0
VIII-5 Royalties$0
VIII-6 Net rental income or loss$0
VIII-7 Net gain or loss on sales of assets$0
VIII-8 Net income from fundraising events−$17,583
VIII-11a-d Other revenue, itemized rows (sum of 11a–11d as filed)Related to mission $964$964
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $12,133$1,115,693
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $571,522 across 31 lines filed
IX-1 Grants to domestic organizations$0
IX-2 Grants to domestic individuals$0
IX-3 Grants and assistance to foreign recipients$0
IX-4 Benefits paid to or for members$0
IX-5 Pay of current officers, directors and key staff$0
IX-6 Pay of disqualified persons$0
IX-7 Other salaries and wagesPrograms $230,611 · Management $49,838$280,449
IX-8 Pension plan contributions$0
IX-9 Other employee benefits$0
IX-10 Payroll taxes$0
IX-11a Management fees$0
IX-11b Legal fees$0
IX-11c Accounting feesPrograms $2,500 · Management $7,500$10,000
IX-11d Lobbying fees$0
IX-11f Investment management fees$0
IX-11g Other fees for servicesManagement $2,923$2,923
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $34,215$34,215
IX-13 Office expensesPrograms $1,677 · Management $559$2,236
IX-14 Information technology$0
IX-15 Royalties$0
IX-16 Occupancy$0
IX-17 TravelManagement $8$8
IX-18 Travel and entertainment for public officials$0
IX-19 Conferences, conventions and meetings$0
IX-20 Interest$0
IX-21 Payments to affiliates$0
IX-22 Depreciation, depletion and amortization$0
IX-23 Insurance$0
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $157,391 · Fundraising $72,225$229,616
IX-24e All other expensesManagement $12,075$12,075
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $426,394 · Management $72,903 · Fundraising $72,225$571,522
Part X · Balance sheet $1,024,273 assets, 19 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $472,160$1,024,273
X-2 Savings and temporary cash investments$0
X-3 Pledges and grants receivableStart of year $4,500$0
X-4 Accounts receivable$0
X-8 Inventories for sale or use$0
X-9 Prepaid expenses and deferred chargesStart of year $2,197$0
X-10c Land, buildings and equipment, net$0
X-11 Publicly traded securities$0
X-12 Other securities$0
X-13 Program-related investments$0
X-14 Intangible assets$0
X-15 Other assets$0
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $478,857$1,024,273
X-25 Other liabilities$17,331
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $16,086$17,331
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $379,994$924,165
X-28 Net assets with donor restrictionsStart of year $82,777$82,777
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $462,771$1,006,942
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $478,857$1,024,273
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $1,006,942 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$1,115,693
XI-2 Total expenses$571,522
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$544,171
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$462,771
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$1,006,942

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