Nonprofit Transparency Policy

Rahima Aziz Foundation is committed to transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship in all aspects of our governance, finances and community service. This policy outlines our nonprofit status, mission, financial practices and commitment to serving our community with integrity.

1. Organizational Status

Rahima Aziz Foundation Corp is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized under the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to Rahima Aziz Foundation may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law.

We operate exclusively for religious, educational and charitable purposes in accordance with our nonprofit mission.

2. Our Organization

Rahima Aziz Foundation serves as a center for Islamic worship, education and community engagement in West Seneca, New York.

Our organization provides:

• Daily congregational prayers at Masjid Ar-Rahman
• Friday (Jumu'ah) services
• Quran and Islamic education through Ar-Rahman Academy
• Islamic Seminary programs — Tahfeezul Qur'an, After-School Maktab, Weekend Maktab, Summer Program and Uloomud Deen
• Community outreach and charitable initiatives

All administrative, financial and operational activities are managed by Rahima Aziz Foundation in accordance with applicable nonprofit laws and regulations.

3. Commitment to Transparency

We believe our donors, students, families and community members deserve complete transparency regarding how charitable contributions are managed.

Funds received through our website and fundraising efforts are used solely to advance the mission of Rahima Aziz Foundation, including:

• Maintaining and improving our masjid facilities
• Supporting Islamic educational programs
• Funding community services and outreach
• Supporting operational and administrative needs
• Expanding programs that benefit the local community

4. Our Mission

Our mission is to:

• Provide a welcoming place for worship and spiritual growth.
• Deliver quality Islamic education for children, youth and adults.
• Preserve and teach the Qur'an through our Seminary and educational programs.
• Strengthen families through faith-based learning and community engagement.
• Serve our local community through charitable initiatives and outreach programs.

5. Financial Accountability & Stewardship

Rahima Aziz Foundation is committed to responsible financial management and ethical stewardship of every donation entrusted to us.

We are committed to:

• Using donations only for their intended charitable purposes.
• Honoring donor-restricted gifts whenever reasonably possible.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with IRS requirements and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Managing organizational resources responsibly to maximize community impact.

Zakat & Restricted Donations
Zakat is not accepted for general masjid expenses. Certain eligible education cases may be handled separately through RAF's internal Zakat process — please contact RAF before designating a donation as Zakat. Other restricted donations are applied only to their designated purposes whenever possible. We strive to ensure all charitable funds are managed with integrity and accountability.

6. Website Integrity

The Rahima Aziz Foundation website exists solely to support our religious, educational and charitable mission.

We do not use our website for unrelated commercial activities. Any online fundraising, educational content, event registration or communications are intended exclusively to support our nonprofit objectives and serve our community.

7. Legal Information

Organization Name:
Rahima Aziz Foundation Corp

Organization Type:
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Religious and Educational Organization

Federal EIN:
85-4273350

Website:
https://rahimaaziz.org

Address:
171 Knox Avenue
West Seneca, NY 14224
United States

Email:
info@rahimaaziz.org

Phone:
(718) 475-0904

8. Questions

If you have any questions regarding our nonprofit status, financial practices or transparency commitments, please contact us using the information provided above. We value the trust of our donors and community members and remain committed to operating with honesty, accountability and excellence.