COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS CALIFORNIA

EIN: 770411194 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ANAHEIM, CA

Total Revenue
$18,938,214
Total Expenses
$17,627,261
Total Assets
$22,933,890
Net Assets
$20,888,395
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
FAWAD SHAIQ
Phone
7147761847
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS CALIFORNIA, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $18.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $17.6M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

CAIR-CA ENHANCES THE UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM, PROTECTS CIVIL RIGHTS, PROMOTES JUSTICE AND EMPOWERS AMERICAN MUSLIMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,931,899

CIVIL RIGHTS AND IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTSHANDLED 1,004 CIVIL RIGHTS CASES INCLUDING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT ABUSES, TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND HATE CRIMES. WHILE FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON...

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CIVIL RIGHTS AND IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTSHANDLED 1,004 CIVIL RIGHTS CASES INCLUDING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT ABUSES, TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND HATE CRIMES. WHILE FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON AMERICAN MUSLIMS, CAIR-CA HAS ESTABLISHED A REPUTATION AS AN ADVOCATE FOR ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL WHOSE CIVIL RIGHTS ARE IN JEOPARDY AND FOR PARTNERING WITH LOCAL MINORITY AND LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS. WE WORK WITH MANY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND LEGAL SERVICES TO THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY.HANDLED 3,186 IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS CASES INCLUDING ASYLUM, LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY, CITIZENSHIP OR REUNIFICATION WITH FAMILIES AS WELL AS VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SERIOUS CRIMES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. CAIR-CA HELPED CLIENTS ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE, SECURITY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY.CAIR-CA SERVED AS FISCAL LEAD OF PASS-THROUGH GRANT REVENUE DIRECTED TOWARDS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORTED THE AFGHANISTAN SUPPLEMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING ALLOCATED TO SUPPORT IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR AFGHAN NEWCOMERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,465,949

GOVERNMENT AND YOUTHHELD 261 ADVOCACY MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY. CAIR-CA DEVELOPED CAMPAIGNS TO MOBILIZE THE...

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GOVERNMENT AND YOUTHHELD 261 ADVOCACY MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY. CAIR-CA DEVELOPED CAMPAIGNS TO MOBILIZE THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY, AND FACILITATED AWARENESS AROUND ISSUES RELEVANT TO CAIR-CA'S POLICY AGENDA AND ADVOCACY THROUGH STATE AND LOCAL EFFORTS AND AT OUR 13TH ANNUAL MUSLIM DAY AT THE CAPITOL.CONDUCTED THE 18TH ANNUAL MUSLIM YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, IN WHICH 39 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDED THE STATE CAPITOL IN SACRAMENTO FOR A 4-DAY TRAINING. THE PROGRAM FEATURED WORKSHOPS ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT A MOCK LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN THE STATE SENATE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,488,650

OUTREACH AND MEDIACONDUCTED 247 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS AND HELD 926 COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. CAIR-CA ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL, SENSITIVITY AND DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING...

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OUTREACH AND MEDIACONDUCTED 247 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS AND HELD 926 COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. CAIR-CA ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL, SENSITIVITY AND DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SEMINARS FOR EMPLOYERS, EDUCATORS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAM AND MUSLIMS AND OFFER SUGGESTIONS FOR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION. CAIR-CA STRIVES TO EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT ISLAM WHILE BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER FAITH COMMUNITIES AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS.CONDUCTED 426 MEDIA PARTICIPATIONS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE PORTRAYAL OF ISLAM AND MUSLIMS IS PRESENTED TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC. CAIR-CA MONITORS LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA IN PART, TO CHALLENGE NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES, BUT ALSO TO APPLAUD AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE REPRESENTATIONS OF ISLAM AND MUSLIMS.CAIR-CA SERVED AS REGIONAL LEAD AND FISCAL CONTRACTOR OF PASS-THROUGH GRANT REVENUE DIRECTED TOWARDS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORTED THE AFGHAN REFUGEE SCHOOL IMPACT AND AFGHAN YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,163,528
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $53,517
Other Revenue $-278,831
TOTAL REVENUE $18,938,214

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,652,050
Salaries & Benefits $9,518,786
Fundraising Expenses $1,263,539
Program Expenses $14,886,498
Other Expenses $3,456,425
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,627,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,938,214 $17,442,755 +0.1%
Expenses $17,627,261 $15,190,519 +0.2%
Net Income $1,310,953 $2,252,236 -0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
150
Volunteers
601

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
12
$967,057
Total Directors
20
$254,771
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADIB MAHDI VICE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AHMED SALEM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW LI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASAAD TRAINA CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILAL ZAHEEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EYAS ABDEEN BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/30/2024) 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAHRIA KHAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAWAD SHAIQ SECRETARY 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAITHAM ABULHAIJA VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEBATULLAH TAHA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUSSAM AYLOUSH BOARD MEMBER/CEO 60.00
Officer Director
$245,487 $9,284 $254,771
IFFTIKHAR WAHLA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IHAB BADR SECRETARY (UNTIL 6/21/2024) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KHYDEEJA ALAM BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/30/2024) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE LEE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUSAAB ATTARAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUSTANIR MAKHDOOM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANIA ELBANNA BOARD TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA MOSTAFAVI BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/1/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WASIM ALI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BASIM ELKARRA SV/CC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$64,369 $0 $64,369
CECILIA MIRZA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 60.00
Officer
$99,121 $24,940 $124,061
RESHAD NOORZAY SV/CC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$138,614 $2,300 $140,914
TAZHEEN NIZAM SD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$135,468 $20,172 $155,640
ZAHRA BILLOO SFBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$219,426 $7,876 $227,302
AMINA ABDUL-FIELDS MANAGING ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$135,182 $5,975 $141,157
AMR SHABAIK LEGAL & POLICY DIRECTOR 60.00
Highest
$140,110 $4,856 $144,966
DINA CHEHATA MANAGING ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$107,200 $25,182 $132,382
LORRIE ADAM COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$120,156 $5,524 $125,680
NADEEM RIAZ DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$139,999 $22,233 $162,232
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $18,938,214 $17,627,261 $22,933,890 $1,310,953
2023 $17,442,755 $15,190,519 $23,314,204 $2,252,236
2022 $9,000,702 $7,063,473 $16,491,853 $1,937,229
2021 $7,778,802 $5,660,862 $15,557,872 $2,117,940
2020 $6,794,967 $6,047,219 $11,270,395 $747,748
2019 $5,520,389 $5,244,127 $9,804,225 $276,262
2018 $5,541,289 $4,574,934 $8,548,090 $966,355
2018 $5,541,289 $4,574,934 $8,548,090 $966,355
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