EIN 20-8540050

Islamic Scholarship Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Islamic Scholarship Fund's mission is to increase American Muslim presence in the fields and occupations that make public policy and influence public opinion by providing scholarships, internships, fellowships, film grants and mentorship opportunities. It is run by Dr. Hamid Rezapour and located in Berkeley, CA.
Total revenues
$1,014,133
2023
Total expenses
$1,108,803
2023
Total assets
$2,825,181
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Islamic Scholarship Fund

Islamic Scholarship Fund has provided critical access and opportunities to over 557 individuals, with 672 prestigious awards since our launch in 2009, including over $3.06 million in funding. In 2023 alone, we awarded over $328,600 to our latest cohort. ISF awarded 42 scholarships to students totaling $179,000; awarded film grants totaling $65,000 to support Muslim storytelling; provided five screenwriters the opportunity to have their scripts produced, acted, and directed; advanced the ISF Artist Support program that provides filmmakers with unique script writing and production support; placed and funded ten trailblazing emerging leaders as congressional interns on Capitol Hill; placed four judicial interns with federal and state judges to give them access to the judicial system, and provided 3 bar scholarships.

Grants made by Islamic Scholarship Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Zaytuna CollegeSupport To Nonprofit$17,600

Who funds Islamic Scholarship Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtTo Support the Isf X Sundance Fellowship Pilot Program.$100,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$61,100
The Chicago Community TrustZakat Contribution$40,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Islamic Scholarship Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Somayeh NikooeiExecutive Director$128,846
Hamid RezapourPresident$0
Mazen AsbahiTreasurer$0
Ismail MahomedSecretary$0

Financials for Islamic Scholarship Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,127,270
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$-113,137
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,014,133

Form 990s for Islamic Scholarship Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-26990View PDF
2022-122023-06-14990View PDF
2021-122022-06-28990View PDF
2020-122021-07-13990View PDF
2019-122021-04-06990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $29,998 from American Online Giving Foundation
February 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1935a Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
islamicscholarshipfund.org/ 
Phone
(650) 995-6782
IRS details
EIN
20-8540050
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
133452
FTB Entity ID
2971963
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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