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Baitulmaal

Website:

baitulmaal.org
Location:

IRVING, TX
Tax ID:

20-0942434
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2019):

Revenue: $5,937,476
Expenses: $5,845,492
Assets: $1,055,393
Type:

International Aid Group
Founded:

2004
Executive Director:

Mazen Mokhtar

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Baitulmaal, also known as AHED International, 1 is a left-of-center international aid organization that gives financial aid and humanitarian support to Muslim communities 2 around the world 3 based on Islamic teachings, 4 including in the Gaza Strip 5 and West Bank, 6 Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, Burma, and Yemen. 7

Founded in 2004, 8 Baitulmaal allegedly has partnered with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and West Bank 9 and has previously claimed to build mosques and sponsor Quaranic schools in Palestine. 10 Controversial Palestinian-American left-wing activist Linda Sarsour has hosted a fundraiser with Baitulmaal to support its COVID-19 Fund for Gaza. 11 Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) has retweeted Twitter posts with links to Baitulmaal’s fundraising. 12

Mazen Mokhtar is Baitulmaal’s executive director. 13 In 2004 he was investigated by the Department of Justice for operating a website that solicited funds for the Taliban and mujahideen groups in Chechnya and was also indicted for tax fraud in 2007. 14 15 Mokhtar was not charged in relation to the website and the tax fraud indictment was dismissed. 16 17

In 2019, Baitulmaal received $5,936,929 in grants and contributions. 18

History and Leadership

Baitumaal was founded in 2004 19 but has previously claimed it was founded in 1991, 20 operating under an organization called the Islamic Trust of North Texas. 21

Mazen Mokhtar is Baitulmaal’s executive director. 22 In 2004 he was identified in an affidavit alleging that he ran a web site which solicited funds for the Taliban and Chechen Mujahideen but denied the allegations 23 24 and was never indicted. 25 In 2007, he was arrested for filing fraudulent tax returns and failing to file business tax returns. 26 The indictment was later dismissed. 27

Former Baitulmaal executive director Suleiman Alganem 28 has spoken at an event hosted by the allegedly Hamas-linked American Muslims for Palestine organization. 29

Baitulmaal is headquartered in Irving, Texas, and has offices in Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; Amman and Al Ramtha, Jordan; and Karachi, Pakistan. 30

Activities and Funding

Baitulmaal has allegedly partnered with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. 31 The group is listed as a partner of the anti-Israel Unlimited Friends Association for Social Development and has hosted a fundraiser for the Hamas-linked Yazour Medical Clinic. 32 Baitulmaal also previously claimed to build mosques and sponsor “Quaranic schools in Palestine.” 33

Funding

In 2020, Baitulmaal was approved for a $127,995 coronavirus bailout loan 34 and received a $10,000 COVID-19 pandemic grant from the Small Business Administration. 35 In 2019, Baitulmaal received $5,936,929 of grants and contributions, a decrease from $6,255,103 in 2018 36 and a marked decrease from the $15,104,538 it received in 2015. 37

Controversial Palestinian-American left-wing activist Linda Sarsour hosted a fundraiser with Baitulmaal to support the group’s Gaza COVID-19 Fund 38 and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) retweeted Twitter posts with links to Baitulmaal’s fundraisers. 39

In 2016, the group received a $1,147 grant from the JP Morgan Chase Foundation. 40

References

  1. “AHED International Inc.” ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200942434.
  2. “AHED International, Inc.” Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2019. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200942434/202140999349300339/full.
  3. “AHED International, Inc.” Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2019. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200942434/202140999349300339/full.
  4. “Baitulmaal, Inc.” Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2019. https://pdf.guidestar.org/PDF_Images/2019/200/942/2019-200942434-202033219349319763-9.pdf.
  5. “Gaza Crisis.” Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/gaza-crisis/.
  6. “217,080 Meals Delivered to Families in Palestine.” Baitulmaal. April 22, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/217080-meals-delivered-to-families-in-palestine/.
  7. “Respond.” Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/respond/.
  8. “Baitulmaal, Inc.” Audited Basic Financial Statements for the Year December 31, 2014. Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/990s/200942434_2014-audited_financials.pdf.
  9. Foldi, Matthew. “Rashida Tlaib Promoted a Fundraiser for Group Tied to Hamas, Taliban.” Washington Free Beacon. August 27, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/rashida-tlaib-promoted-a-fundraiser-for-group-tied-to-hamas-taliban/.
  10. “Education.” Baitulmaal. Archived June 6, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20040606045928/http:/baitulmaal.org:80/education.asp.
  11. Linda Sarsour Facebook Post. Facebook. March 23, 2020. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/linda.sarsour/posts/10158585800245572.
  12. Foldi, Matthew. “Rashida Tlaib Promoted a Fundraiser for Group Tied to Hamas, Taliban.” Washington Free Beacon. August 27, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/rashida-tlaib-promoted-a-fundraiser-for-group-tied-to-hamas-taliban/.
  13. “Our People.” Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/people/.
  14. Priest, Dana and Schmidt, Susan. “Terror Suspect’s Arrest Opens New Inquiries.” Washington Post. August 8, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48936-2004Aug7.html.
  15. Sills, JoAnne. “Man investigated for terror connections arrested today on tax charges.” NJ.com. April 25, 2007. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.nj.com/ledgerupdates/2007/04/man_investigated_for_terror_co.html.
  16. Foldi, Matthew. “Rashida Tlaib Promoted a Fundraiser for Group Tied to Hamas, Taliban.” Washington Free Beacon. August 27, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/rashida-tlaib-promoted-a-fundraiser-for-group-tied-to-hamas-taliban/.
  17. “United States v. Mohktar.” Investigative Project on Terrorism. Accessed September 21, 2021. https://www.investigativeproject.org/case/236/us-v-mokhtar.
  18. Baitulmaal. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2019. https://pdf.guidestar.org/PDF_Images/2019/200/942/2019-200942434-202033219349319763-9.pdf.
  19. [1] Baitulmaal. Audited Basic Financial Statements for the Year December 31, 2014. Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/990s/200942434_2014-audited_financials.pdf.
  20. “Who We Are: Mission Statement.” Baitulmaal. Archived August 11, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20040811193246/http:/baitulmaal.org:80/who_we_are.asp.
  21. Westrop, Sam. “It’s Time to Prosecute Terror Finance Again.” Middle East Forum. October 24, 2018. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.meforum.org/7597/it-time-to-prosecute-terror-finance-again.
  22. “Our People.” Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/people/.
  23. Priest, Dana and Schmidt, Susan. “Terror Suspect’s Arrest Opens New Inquiries.” Washington Post. August 8, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48936-2004Aug7.html.
  24. Sills, JoAnne. “Man investigated for terror connections arrested today on tax charges.” NJ.com. April 25, 2007. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.nj.com/ledgerupdates/2007/04/man_investigated_for_terror_co.html.
  25. Foldi, Matthew. “Rashida Tlaib Promoted a Fundraiser for Group Tied to Hamas, Taliban.” Washington Free Beacon. August 27, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/rashida-tlaib-promoted-a-fundraiser-for-group-tied-to-hamas-taliban/.
  26. Sills, JoAnne. “Man investigated for terror connections arrested today on tax charges.” NJ.com. April 25, 2007. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.nj.com/ledgerupdates/2007/04/man_investigated_for_terror_co.html.
  27. “United States v. Mohktar.” Investigative Project on Terrorism. Accessed September 21, 2021. https://www.investigativeproject.org/case/236/us-v-mokhtar.
  28. “Organizations Sign Cooperative Agreement for Work in Gaza.” United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Press Release. September 2014. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/press-releases/unrwa-and-coalition-muslim-relief-organizations-sign-cooperative-agreement.
  29. “Suleiman Alghanem.” Facebook photo post. December 12, 2012. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/SuleimanAlghanem/posts/461929247177369?__tn__=-R.
  30. “About Us.” Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/about/.
  31. Foldi, Matthew. “Rashida Tlaib Promoted a Fundraiser for Group Tied to Hamas, Taliban.” The Washington Free Beacon. Posted August 27, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/rashida-tlaib-promoted-a-fundraiser-for-group-tied-to-hamas-taliban/.
  32. Partners. Unlimited Friends Association for Social Development. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.ufa.ps/en/partners-donors/.
  33. “Education.” Baitulmaal. Archived June 6, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20040606045928/http:/baitulmaal.org:80/education.asp.
  34. “Baitulmaal, Inc.” Pro Publica Tracking PPP. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://projects.propublica.org/coronavirus/bailouts/loans/baitulmaal-inc-8744917300.
  35. “Baitulmaal, Inc.” Direct Payment for Specified Use. Small Business Administration. USASPending.gov. Accessed Spetember 12, 2021. https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_EIDLGT:3301137998_7300.
  36. “Baitulmaal, Inc.” Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2019. https://pdf.guidestar.org/PDF_Images/2019/200/942/2019-200942434-202033219349319763-9.pdf.
  37.  “Ahed International, Inc.” Statement Activities for the Year Ended December 31, 2015. Ahed International/Baitulmaal. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://baitulmaal.org/990s/200942434_2015-audited_financials.pdf.
  38. Linda Sarsour Facebook Post. Facebook. March 23, 2020. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/linda.sarsour/posts/10158585800245572.
  39. Foldi, Matthew. “Rashida Tlaib Promoted a Fundraiser for Group Tied to Hamas, Taliban.” The Washington Free Beacon. Posted August 27, 2021. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/rashida-tlaib-promoted-a-fundraiser-for-group-tied-to-hamas-taliban/.
  40. “JP Morgan Chase Foundation.” Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF). 2016. Accessed September 12, 2021. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237049738/201732979349100003/IRS990PF.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: September 1, 2006

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2019 Dec Form 990 $5,937,476 $5,845,492 $1,055,393 $58,994 N $5,936,929 $0 $0 $123,000 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $6,258,603 $6,083,733 $955,439 $51,024 N $6,255,103 $0 $0 $56,375 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $4,574,791 $4,660,667 $764,132 $34,587 N $4,574,791 $0 $0 $80,000 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $9,438,567 $9,877,509 $873,714 $58,293 N $9,438,567 $0 $0 $80,000
    2015 Dec Form 990 $14,640,285 $14,585,346 $1,312,645 $58,282 N $14,613,980 $0 $0 $75,000 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $8,128,676 $7,741,059 $1,235,159 $36,681 N $8,118,027 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2013 Dec Form 990 $1,673,672 $1,544,095 $835,337 $19,626 N $1,654,470 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2012 Dec Form 990 $1,695,220 $1,511,968 $702,857 $16,723 N $1,678,033 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2011 Dec Form 990 $1,913,155 $1,740,115 $502,417 $11,100 N $1,912,055 $0 $0 $0 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Baitulmaal

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