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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0640592

GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · STERLING, VA 20165

Financials

$59K$9062024$36K$5K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$35,630$5,099$30,531$89,114$0$89,114
December 31, 2024990-EZ$59,489$906$58,583$58,583$0$58,583
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,000
Program service revenue
$7,233
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$13,397
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$299
Other expenses
$4,800
Program services (functional)
$4,799

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$58,583
Total assets, end of year
$89,114
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$89,114
Cash, savings and investments
$64,114
Gross receipts
$35,630

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZAINAB ALWANICHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD5$0
AWAIS SHEIKHSECRETARY5$0
IMAN ZENHOMBOARD MEMBER3$0
SAMIA MUBARAKBOARD MEMBER5$0
OMAR ALTALIBTREASURER5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZAINAB ALWANICHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD20$0
AWAIS SHEIKHSECRETARY5$0
IMAN ZENHOMBOARD MEMBER5$0
SAMIA MUBARAKBOARD MEMBER5$0
ALI ALTALIBTREASURER10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14 LYNDHURST CT, STERLING, VA 20165-6021
In care of
% ZAINAB ALWANI
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
14 Lyndhurst Court, Sterling VA 20165
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Zainab Alwani, 14 Lyndhurst Court, Sterling VA 20165
Signed the 990-EZ
Ali Altalib, Executive Director
Phone
(571) 241-1409

Mission

The primary purpose of the organization is to help individuals and communities across the country develop a personal relationship with the Qur'an and apply its teachings to enrich their lives, address contemporary challenges within their areas of expertise, and cultivate healthy relationships within the family, community, workplace, and society. The organization may also pursue any additional purposes approved by the Board in accordance with its Bylaws.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Glass Lamp Institute provided structured Qur'anic studies courses through semester-based cohorts, including Ta'aruf, Ta'aluf, and related educational tracks. Courses include guided readings, written reflections, instructor feedback, and facilitated discussion. Programming is designed to promote critical engagement with the Qur'an while fostering spiritual development and community building. In 2025, GLI served students through paid course enrollment and supplemental consulting-based instruction through partnerships.
    Expenses $4,799

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
99-0640592
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$89,114
Income (IRS master file)
$35,630

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$35,630$5,099$89,114XML
990-EZDecember 2024$59,489$906$58,583IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Zainab Alwani
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 99-0640592).

Questions about GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE is 99-0640592.
Is GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE?
The 990-N for 2023 names Zainab Alwani.
Who are the officers and directors of GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GLASS LAMP INSTITUTE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,630, expenses of $5,099 and total assets of $89,114 at year end.

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