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Ask a Muslim Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 30-0862642

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 12, 2018

2773 Cleveland AveColumbus, OH 43224

(614) 414-7220

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

47th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

65th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

2.9%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$14,592

Up $1,623 (+13%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$14,592

Up $1,623 (+13%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue

Up

$90,611

Up $2,543 (+2.9%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$88,988

Up $7,243 (+8.9%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$1,623

Down $4,700 (-74%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $13,985Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $13,9852015Assets 2016: $12,969Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $12,9692016Assets 2017: $14,592Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $14,5922017Assets 2018: $48,175Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $48,1752018Assets 2019: $102,120Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $102,1202019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $27,0732022Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $234,537Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $234,5372024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$14,592
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$14,592

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $73,342Expenses 2015: $74,274Net Income 2015: -$9322015Revenue 2016: $88,068Expenses 2016: $81,745Net Income 2016: $6,3232016Revenue 2017: $90,611Expenses 2017: $88,988Net Income 2017: $1,6232017Revenue 2018: $110,927Expenses 2018: $77,344Net Income 2018: $33,5832018Revenue 2019: $196,793Expenses 2019: $94,674Net Income 2019: $102,1192019Revenue 2020: $182,503Expenses 2020: $89,283Net Income 2020: $93,2202020Revenue 2021: $219,877Expenses 2021: $172,439Net Income 2021: $47,4382021Revenue 2022: $96,779Expenses 2022: $69,706Net Income 2022: $27,0732022Revenue 2023: $15,390Expenses 2023: $56,192Net Income 2023: -$40,8022023Revenue 2024: $61,819Expenses 2024: $55,945Net Income 2024: $5,8742024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$90,611
Expenses$88,988
Net Income$1,623
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$90,611
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ask a muslim's aim is to incorporate and apply the best practices in calling people to islam according to the quran, and sunnah of prophet muhammad

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$7,969$14,592▲ $6,623
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,000--
Total Assets$12,969$14,592▲ $1,623
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$12,969$14,592▲ $1,623
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,969$14,592▲ $1,623
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$12,969$14,592▲ $1,623
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abdishakur Sharif-omarProject Mana
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,611
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$1,623
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$53,538
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$35,450
Total Fundraising Expense$2,489
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$35,450--$35,450
Occupancy$28,888--$28,888
Office Expenses$9,420--$9,420
Travel$3,378--$3,378
Insurance$2,840--$2,840
Advertising$2,665--$2,665
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees--$2,489$2,489
Fees for Services Other$1,922--$1,922
Conferences and Meetings$1,837--$1,837
Fees for Services Legal$99--$99
Total Functional Expenses$86,499$0$2,489$88,988
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ask a Muslim
EIN
30-0862642
Address
2773 CLEVELAND AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43224
Doing Business As
Ask a Muslim

Signing Officer

Name
Abdishakur Sharif-omar
Title
Project Manager
Signed
2018-04-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Abdishakur Sharif-omar
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
The Doyle Group
Address
735 TAYLOR RD STE 100, GAHANNA, OH 43230-6274
Preparer
Ryan Doyle CPA
Phone
6144147220
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

Made education about the muslim faith and other religious questions available daily to anyone that wants to call in. Thousands of calls were received that helped educate and clarify discrepencies and misconceptions of religion of islam.

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