Zakat
Verily, those who give Sadaqat (i.e., Zakat and alms), men and women, and lend Allah a goodly loan, it shall be increased manifold [to their credit], and theirs shall be an honorable good reward.” (Quran 9:60)
Reoccurring monthly donations provide the best support to Masjid Al Farooq (although ALL donations are accepted and appreciated).
NOTE: Masjid Al Farooq is a 501(c)(3) organization and public charity (Tax ID No. 56-2437817). All donations made to the Masjid Al Farooq are zakat eligible and tax deductible.
Give Online
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Give by Mail
Send your check or credit card information to:
Masjid Al Farooq
c/o Donation Administration
8950 S. Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Make your check payable to: Masjid Al Farooq.
If you wish to direct your support to a particular program (Masjid Maintenance, Zakat, Hifz Program, Weekend School, New Muslim Transitional Housing, Young Muslims and/or Janazah Fund), please write the name of the program on the memo line of your check.
Give by Phone
To make a donation payment by credit card, please call (773) 359-4730 during our administration hours of operation (Monday – Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Give by Wire Transfer
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Matching Gifts
Matching gift benefits can double, sometimes triple, the impact of your donation.
If your employer offers matching gifts, request a matching gift form from your employer’s human resources (HR). (Matching gift policies may include retirees, employee spouses, board members and officers, so inquire about eligibility.)
If your employer requests a tax identification number (TIN), please use Masjid Al Farooq’s Federal TIN: 56-2437817.
Send the completed and signed matching gift form to contactus@mafchicago.com, typing “Matching Gift” in the subject line.
Give Securities
Coming soon.
Give Real Estate
Giving real estate can result in significant benefits including a charitable deduction based on the current fair market value of your property (i.e., reduced taxes) and a reduction in the size and complexity of your estate.
Because a gift of real estate will be sold as soon as practicable after it is gifted (unless it can be used by Masjid Al Farooq), the real estate must be free of debt and marketable.
Since giving real estate requires careful planning, including detailed information about the property, send us an e-mail at contactus@mafchicago.com, typing “Real Estate” in the subject line, to start the process.
Give Retirement Plan Assets
A large percentage of wealth in retirement plan accounts, such as a 401(k) plan or IRA, is lost to tax if the account is left to someone other than a spouse upon the account owner’s death; however, using these assets for charitable gifts at death can be tax advantageous (and rewarding in the Hereafter).
Simply (1) name Masjid Al Farooq, a tax exempt organization, as a beneficiary of part or all of your retirement plan account by requesting a form from your plan’s custodian and (2) notify us by sending an e-mail to contactus@mafchicago.com, typing “Beneficiary” in the subject line.
Please consult your legal and tax advisers for additional information on giving retirement plan assets.
Bequests
You can include Masjid Al Farooq in your legacy by providing a gift of cash, securities, real estate or other assets in your will.
Simply (1) name Masjid Al Farooq in your will, using the bequest language below, and (2) notify us by sending an e-mail to contactus@mafchicago.com, typing “Bequest” in the subject line.
“I give [describe dollar amount or property to be given] to Masjid Al Farooq, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, to be used for its religious, charitable and educational purposes.”
Please consult your financial planner and legal adviser for additional information on communicating your wishes.