Muslim Charities in USA & Canada
                     Muslim Charities in 
USA & Canada
We have compiled 
a list of Muslim 
charities in the US 
and Canada to help 
you make an 
informed decision.
 
Muslim Charities in US
In 2020, Muslims in America donated about 4.5 
billion USD. It can be challenging to find 
charitable organizations that accept Zakat, 
Sadaqah, and other donations and distribute it 
according to Islamic principles. We have 
compiled a list of Muslim charities in the US and 
Canada to help you make an informed decision.
 Transparent Hands
 Islamic Relief Canada
 Islamic Relief USA
 Muslim Welfare Canada
 Muslim Hands Canada
Transparent Hands
Transparent Hands is a Pakistan-based NGO, but 
we are registered in the US as a 501(c)(3) 
nonprofit organization. This means you can get a 
tax exemption when you donate to one of the 
causes we support. The organization provides 
free surgical and medical treatment to deserving 
adults and children in Pakistan. We also hold free 
medical camps to provide basic medical care to 
communities located in remote areas.
Since its foundation in 2014, Transparent Hands 
has provided surgeries and other medical 
treatment to over 42,000 deserving patients. 
Details of all cases are available on the website 
and you can read patient stories to make an 
informed decision. You can easily find Zakat 
eligible patients and make donations via online 
bank transfers, cheques, PayPal, and credit/debit 
cards. 
Islamic Relief Canada
Islamic Relief Canada collects 
donations from Canadian citizens and 
uses the funds to help Muslims in crisis-
ridden countries. Muslims living in 
Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Somalia 
have received a lot of support through 
this organization. The NGO offers a 
spectrum of services, ranging from 
building water wells to providing warm 
clotheas in winters.
Islamic Relief also distributes Qurbani 
meat. One of their recent achievements 
is the provision of COVID-19 vaccines to 
Palestine and Yemen. You can donate to 
IRC online via their webpage.
 
Islamic Relief USA
Islamic Relief USA is based in 
Virginia and supports disadvantaged 
Muslims around the globe. IRUSA 
has established 20 projects related 
to education in 14 countries and 
provided free education to 21,000+ 
students. The NGO also focuses on 
health care. Their mobile clinics 
routinely visit refugee camps. In 
addition, the NGO provides food, 
microfinance, and helps people with 
securing livelihoods. 
Muslim Welfare Canada
MWC was founded by a Pakistani immigrant, Major Muhammad Abbas 
Ali, in the late 1980s. The organization initially focussed on 
homelessness. The NGO has come a long way since then and provides 
refuge camps, mobile food banks, and necessary items to people 
coping with poverty in Canada.
 
They have also expanded their operations internationally and taken up 
several causes. One that stands out is the Deaf Support Program in 
Pakistan. The program encourages parents to enroll their differently-
abled children in schools and provides them with quality education. 
MWC has pledged 50,000 Canadian dollars annually to the program.
Besides this, MWC is also involved in water exploration, projects to 
curb child labor, addressing illiteracy, and curtailing poverty in 
developing countries. 
Muslim Hands Canada
MHC is an international aid agency that started as an 
emergency relief trust but now focuses on several causes. 
It operates in developing countries, including Pakistan, 
India, and Afghanistan. The organization is involved in 
establishing livelihoods for families, clean water facilities, 
and educational projects around the world.
The lack of healthcare facilities is a major problem in the 
developing world. Fortunately, a large number of 
organizations are working to address problems associated 
with it. Muslim Hands Canada is also playing its part. 
You can donate to MHC online and those that are not 
financially able can volunteer. The organization accepts all 
sorts of donations including Zakat and Sadaqah.
Honorable Mentions
Some of the other Muslim charities working in Canada and the US 
include:
Zakat Foundation of America
Muslim Aid USA
Muslim Legal Fund of America
National Zakat Foundation, Canada
Canada Zakat
Canada Helps
International Development and Relief Foundation
Bottom Line
Islam encourages Muslims to each other. An easy way 
to do so is through charitable organizations like 
Transparent Hands. Donate to a noble cause now.