Najam Institute Foundation Inc, based in Decatur, Georgia, operates as a dual-purpose organization providing both accessible classical Islamic education and humanitarian relief. The institute manages several distinct branches, including the Najam Seminary and Najam Academy, which focus on delivering religious knowledge with simplicity. In the 2023 tax year, the organization reported $1,181,926 in total revenue, representing a period of significant early-stage growth compared to previous years. A defining feature of their financial model is a 100.0% program expense ratio, meaning every dollar spent is directed toward their core mission rather than administrative overhead. This efficiency is further highlighted by a fundraising efficiency of $0.00 spent to raise each dollar. Beyond education, the organization acts as a significant funding vehicle for humanitarian causes, distributing $774,261 in total grants during the 2023 fiscal year. These funds supported both domestic initiatives and international relief efforts, including a $300,000 grant to MATW International Ltd. The organization maintains a verified zakat-eligible status, specifically serving categories such as the poor (fuqara) and the needy (masakin). While the organization shows strong financial directness, it operates with 1.0 months of working capital, suggesting a lean financial position as it scales its operations.
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“Najam Zakat was created to help students of universities and Islamic Schools pay their tuition with Zakat funds as long as they are eligible to receive Zakat. Your Zakat: Empowers us to support students of knowledge from underprivileged backgrounds, including orphans and refugees, who face financial hardships and lack the resources to afford tuition this year. Other ways to Give. Check. Payable: Najam Institute Foundation Inc Mail: 568 N Norcross Tucker RD Norcross, GA 30071. Memo: Zakat. Zelle. zakat@najaminstitute.org. (Source: https://www.najamzakat.com/about)”