Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
ActiveFood, Agriculture & NutritionMakes PRIs
About Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
Promote halal by helping industries produce halal-certified products, increasing awareness through education, and building and supporting institutions.
Focus Areas
Halal certification and standardsEducation and trainingResearch and publications (Halal Consumer magazine, papers)Industry outreach and promotionInternational accreditation and market access (e.g., Indonesia/BPJPH)
Who They Fund
students and learnerspatients / health care recipientslow-income and underserved communitiesmarginalized groups affected by civil rights issues
Funding Style
program support
About Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America
A $1,000,000 grant to Zaytuna College stands out in the recent record and points to the Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America’s interest in building institutions tied to education and halal awareness. The foundation’s grants also show a steady pattern of support for relief groups, religious schools, health-focused organizations, and publications that serve Muslim communities and the halal sector. Muhammad M Chaudry leads the organization, and the latest 990 on file is 2025. With annual grants of $5,382,375 and total assets of $132,133,751, it operates at a substantial scale while using relatively targeted grants that often support program work, direct service, and capacity building. Recent awards include support for Helping Hands, which received $500,000 in both 2024 and 2025, and substantial gifts to educational and religious institutions such as Furqaan Academy and Islamic Foundation School. The grant record also includes organizations connected to nutrition, health care, advocacy, and community relief, reflecting a funder that combines halal certification and standards with broader educational and service-oriented philanthropy.
What Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America Funds
Education is a major thread in the grant record. The foundation gave $300,000 to Tedas Am Foundation for educational work, and $200,000 to cpsa for education, alongside additional support for schools and learning institutions. Health-related grants appear through its work with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, which received $120,475 in 2025 for health care. The foundation also supported American Muslim Health Professionals with $70,000 in 2025 for health care, showing attention to service providers connected to community health. Relief and welfare are another recurring theme: Helpinghands received $500,000 in 2025 for relief, while Islamic Oasis received $84,000 in 2024 for relief and welfare. In the publishing and information space, Kazi Publication received $36,000 in 2025 for education, fitting the organization’s emphasis on awareness, publications, and institutional support.
How Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America Gives
Typical grants sit at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile, even though the foundation also makes occasional larger institutional awards. The recent record shows repeat support for multiple recipients across years, including Helping Hands, Furqaan Academy, cpsa, MCC Academy, Seed, ICNA Relief, and American Muslim Health Professionals. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than only one-off gifts. Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America is a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. The grant list points to a mix of operating-style support, direct service, community-centered grants, and capacity-building aligned with its stated philosophy.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$132.1M
Total Revenue
$27.9M
Total Expenses
$14.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
Geographic Reach
Regional10 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Muhammad M Chaudry
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 119 | $5.3M | 98.3% |
| 2 | Ghana |
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