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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4328912

AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA

Tax-exempt · PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Financials

$780K$738K2023$990K$714K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$989,732$713,930$275,802$633,162$0$633,162
December 31, 2023990$779,844$737,663$42,181$357,360$0$357,360
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,022,204
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$32,472
Other revenue
-$32,472

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$676,580
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,400
Occupancy
$13,385
Travel
$2,231
Program services (functional)
$676,580
Management and general (functional)
$37,350

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$357,360
Total assets, end of year
$633,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$633,162
Net assets without donor restrictions
$633,162
Gross receipts
$1,022,204
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAHIR ZAFARPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DR NOSHIN AHMEDTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
AFZAL AMANATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARIAM MUNAWERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR IMTIAZ CHAUDHRYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAHIR ZAFARPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DR NOSHIN AHMEDTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
AFZAL AMANATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARIAM MUNAWERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR IMTIAZ CHAUDHRYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
475 WALL ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-1509
In care of
% ZAHIR H KAZMI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TAHIR ZAFAR, 475 WALL STREET, PRINCETON, NJ 08540
Signed the 990
TAHIR ZAFAR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(609) 279-1400
Return prepared by
STEPHENSON ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

TO SUPPORT AL-SHIFA TRUST EYE HOSPITALS AND THEIR PROJECTS IN PAKISTAN AND THE SURROUNDING REGION TO FIGHT ACUTE EYE DISEASES AND BLINDNESS. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF AL-SHIFA TRUST ARE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF BLINDNESS BY PROVIDING STANDARD AND SUSTAINABLE EYE CARE SERVICES WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL; HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING OF DOCTORS, NURSES AND PARAMEDICS; AND TO ESTABLISH FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH IN OPTHALMOLOGY. AL-SHIFA TRUST, RAWALPINDI HAS BEEN A COLLABORATING CENTER FOR THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SINCE 1994 AND IS ALSO AFFILIATED WITH ORBIS INTERNATIONAL, USA, LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL USA AND OTHER.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DONATIONS TO AL-SHIFA TRUST, WHICH IS A NON-PROFIT AND NON-POLITICAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EYE CARE AND TREATMENT MAINLY TO THE UNDER PRIVILEGED AND POOR, IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE/COLOR/CREED/GENDER IN PAKISTAN AND SURROUNDING REGIONS. ALMOST 75% OF ALL PATIENTS ATTENDING AL-SHIFA EYE HOSPITALS ARE TREATED FREE, INCLUDING SERVICES SUCH AS VISION SCREENINGS, OUTPATIENT VISITS AND EYE SURGERIES. AL-SHIFA TRUST IS ABLE TO MEET ONLY 30-40% OF ITS EXPENSES FROM ITS OWN SOURCES. THE REMAINING EXPENSES ARE MET THROUGH DONATIONS. AL-SHIFA TRUST HAS BUILT FOUR HIGH-QUALITY EYE HOSPITALS IN RAWALPINDI (PUNJAB), MUZAFFARABAD, SUKKUR (SINDH) AND KOHAT (NWFP) WITH THE MOST MODERN FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. AL-SHIFA NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AL-SHIFA TRUST BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY AL-SHIFA TRUST AT SEVERAL ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER EVENTS. THE PROCEEDS FROM THESE DINNERS GO TOWARDS PURCHASE OF CORNEAS FROM USA FOR TRANSPLANTS AT THE AL-SHIFA TRUST EYE HOSPITAL IN RAWALPINDI AS WELL AS SPONSORING OF FREE EYE SURGERIES AND EYE CAMPS FOR THE NEEDY PATIENTS.
    Expenses $676,580 · grants $676,580

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4328912
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$633,162
Income (IRS master file)
$1,022,204

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$989,732$713,930$633,162XML
990December 2023$779,844$737,663$357,360XML
990December 2022$498,872$472,808$315,179IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-4328912).

Questions about AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA

What is the EIN of AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA is 36-4328912.
Is AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TAHIR ZAFAR.
Who are the officers and directors of AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AL-SHIFA FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $989,732, expenses of $713,930 and total assets of $633,162 at year end.

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