About Us

The mission of the Zakat Fund of NYC (ZFNYC) is to facilitate the redistribution of wealth in the NYC Metro area by locally collecting and distributing Zakat funds. Zakat, wealth redistribution to people in need, is a central pillar of Islam.

The ZFNYC was established in 2016 and has supported thousands of individuals and families including, but not limited to, survivors of domestic violence, families struggling to pay rent, and individuals with medical debt.

Our Partners

The Zakat Fund of NYC has developed partnerships across NYC to support its work.

Islamic Center at NYU - The Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU) is one of the most active and dynamic Muslim communities in the United States. The ICNYU is a partner organization that helps connect community members to various programs supported by the Zakat Fund of NYC. Through a weekly food distribution program managed by ICNYU the Zakat Fund of NYC has distributed over 15,000 meals to food insecure New Yorkers.

New York Community Trust - The Zakat Fund of NYC supports nonprofits through a donor-advised fund at New York Community Trust (NYCT).  NYCT is one of the largest and oldest community foundations in the country and is dedicated to improving lives.  Through its relationship with NYCT, the Zakat Fund of NYC benefits from the services of a professional grant-making staff of a $2 billion institution.

Individuals Interested in Receiving Funds from ZFNYC

• Ramadan Relief Fund: Individuals and families in need can apply directly to our Ramadan Relief Fund which provides direct cash assistance. If you are an individual or family in need: please apply to the Ramadan Relief Fund.

  Individuals Interested in Contributing Zakat Funds to ZFNYC

• If you are interested in contributing your Zakat funds to the ZFNYC, please donate here. Please note that your Zakat contributions fund the Ramadan Relief Fund only.

Individuals Interested in Supporting the ICNYU Permanent Space

• If you are interested in contributing towards the Islamic Center of NYU permanent space, please learn more here.

"As a mother of 3 children, one of whom has special needs, and a husband with mental health issues that prevent him from working, the Zakat Fund has been a god-send these last 3 years. When we were almost evicted from our apartment with nowhere to go , Sister E.M. (case worker) talked me through the application process and reassured me that inshallah everything would be okay and treated me with so much respect and helped me keep my apartment. Since then I have come to rely on the Zakat Fund every year to help me with rent and other expenses as I have been in and out of the hospital with multiple heart surgeries. I am filled with gratitude for the Zakat Fund team and will always keep them in my prayers."

-H.N., South Richmond Hill, NY

"I am a singer mother and a survivor of domestic violence. Thanks to the Zakat Fund, I have been able to secure my own subsidized housing and keep up with payments. I am also able to pay for food, clothes and other necessities, while I care for my six children, two of whom have special needs. The Zakat Fund is an amazing program for anyone trying to get on their feet and take care of their families during challenging times. Thank you!"

- R.H., Staten Island, NY

"Last year, after twenty years of being homeless, I was finally able to get my own housing, alhamdulillah. I remember countless cold nights of being on the street or riding the subway until I could enter the mosque once it opened in the morning. The Zakat Fund has been a tremendous help to me in getting myself set up with some basic furniture and home essentials as I cannot work due to my heart condition. I am able to live a life of dignity and enjoy quality time with my children and grandchildren now. Alhamdulillah, Allah is merciful. Thank you for all your support, sister."

- J.S., Staten Island