Ways to give

Every way to make an impact.

One-time. Monthly. Religious. Legacy. Every dollar tracked, every cent to the field — choose the path that fits how you give.

Donate now Give monthly

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Pick your path

Four ways to give. One mission.

Every path goes to the same verified field operations. Choose the cadence that fits your life.

One-time gift

Give immediately to the General Fund or a specific campaign.

Choose this

Monthly sustainer

Predictable giving that funds the long-term work.

Choose this

Religious giving

Zakat, Sadaqah, Kaffarah, Fidya, Aqiqah — verified distribution.

Choose this

Legacy giving

A gift that outlives you. Bequests, foundations, planned gifts.

Choose this

Religious giving

Fulfill your obligations with confidence.

UMMA distributes Zakat, Sadaqah, Kaffarah, Fidya, and Aqiqah to verified recipients. Every gift handled according to Islamic guidelines.

زكاة

Zakat

A pillar of Islam — purify your wealth by giving 2.5% to those in need.

Give Zakat

صدقة

Sadaqah

Voluntary charity — give beyond obligation and earn continuous reward.

Give Sadaqah

كفارة

Kaffarah

Expiation — feed 60 people for intentionally breaking a fast.

Give Kaffarah

فدية

Fidya

Feed the needy in place of fasting when you are unable.

Give Fidya

عقيقة

Aqiqah

Celebrate a newborn by feeding others in gratitude.

Give Aqiqah

07 · Become a sustainer

One gift feeds today. Monthly rebuilds tomorrow.

Sustainers fund the long-term programs that don’t make headlines — schools, clinics, training that takes years to land. You become someone a family can count on. Cancel anytime.

More ways to help

Time. Network. Skills. All of it counts.

Become a partner

Corporate, institutional, and faith-community partnerships.

Learn more

Volunteer

Hope Bus, NexGen, Studio, field operations, technology.

Learn more

Fundraise

Rally your community around a specific campaign.

Learn more

08 · FAQ

Straight answers. No spin.

How we’re structured, where the money goes, what makes a campaign Zakat-eligible — these are the same questions our biggest donors ask. If yours isn’t here, email us.

Yes. UMMA Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 86-3883211). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Yes. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to UMMA Foundation are tax-deductible. You will receive a donation receipt for your records.

Yes. Several of our programs — particularly UMMA Relief and select campaigns — are Zakat-eligible. Each campaign clearly indicates its Zakat eligibility.

Donations are allocated to the specific program or campaign you designate. If you make a general donation, funds are directed to where the need is greatest. We maintain full transparency through regular impact reports.

We currently operate 7 core programs: UMMA Relief (emergency aid), UMMA Farm (sustainable agriculture), Hope Bus (mobile meals in NYC), Yala Restaurant (nonprofit dining), UMMA App (community platform), UMMA Studio (content creation), and NexGen (youth empowerment).

We welcome volunteers across all our programs! The easiest way to get started is through our Hope Bus program in NYC. Visit the Volunteer page or contact us.

Ways to give

Every way to make an impact.

One-time. Monthly. Religious. Legacy. Every dollar tracked, every cent to the field — choose the path that fits how you give.

Donate now Give monthly

Pick your path

Four ways to give. One mission.

Every path goes to the same verified field operations. Choose the cadence that fits your life.

One-time gift

Give immediately to the General Fund or a specific campaign.

Choose this

Monthly sustainer

Predictable giving that funds the long-term work.

Choose this

Religious giving

Zakat, Sadaqah, Kaffarah, Fidya, Aqiqah — verified distribution.

Choose this

Legacy giving

A gift that outlives you. Bequests, foundations, planned gifts.

Choose this

Religious giving

Fulfill your obligations with confidence.

UMMA distributes Zakat, Sadaqah, Kaffarah, Fidya, and Aqiqah to verified recipients. Every gift handled according to Islamic guidelines.

زكاة

Zakat

A pillar of Islam — purify your wealth by giving 2.5% to those in need.

Give Zakat

صدقة

Sadaqah

Voluntary charity — give beyond obligation and earn continuous reward.

Give Sadaqah

كفارة

Kaffarah

Expiation — feed 60 people for intentionally breaking a fast.

Give Kaffarah

فدية

Fidya

Feed the needy in place of fasting when you are unable.

Give Fidya

عقيقة

Aqiqah

Celebrate a newborn by feeding others in gratitude.

Give Aqiqah

07 · Become a sustainer

One gift feeds today. Monthly rebuilds tomorrow.

Sustainers fund the long-term programs that don’t make headlines — schools, clinics, training that takes years to land. You become someone a family can count on. Cancel anytime.

More ways to help

Time. Network. Skills. All of it counts.

Become a partner

Corporate, institutional, and faith-community partnerships.

Learn more

Volunteer

Hope Bus, NexGen, Studio, field operations, technology.

Learn more

Fundraise

Rally your community around a specific campaign.

Learn more

08 · FAQ

Straight answers. No spin.

How we’re structured, where the money goes, what makes a campaign Zakat-eligible — these are the same questions our biggest donors ask. If yours isn’t here, email us.

Yes. UMMA Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 86-3883211). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Yes. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to UMMA Foundation are tax-deductible. You will receive a donation receipt for your records.

Yes. Several of our programs — particularly UMMA Relief and select campaigns — are Zakat-eligible. Each campaign clearly indicates its Zakat eligibility.

We welcome volunteers across all our programs! The easiest way to get started is through our Hope Bus program in NYC. Visit the Volunteer page or contact us.