Complete requirements
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You will see every required question and document before you begin. We ask only for what participating organizations need to review your application. We do not ask for spouse or dependent names.
01Applicant information13 required items
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
- Primary phone number
- Date of birth
- Gender / sex
- Street address, including apartment or unit
- City
- State
- ZIP code
- Should mail be sent to a different address?
- Alternate mailing street address, including apartment or unitRequired when applicable
- Alternate mailing cityRequired when applicable
- Alternate mailing stateRequired when applicable
- Alternate mailing ZIP codeRequired when applicable
- Country of origin, ancestral, or family background
- Masjid or Islamic center you frequently attend or are associated with
02Current situation8 required items
- Organizations or mosques you applied to or received help from in the past year
- Total amount received from other mosques or organizations this year
- Residence type
- Employment status
- Explain your job experience and skills
- Health insurance
- Please explain in detail why you are applying for Zakat or Sadaqah
- Requested assistance amount
03Household size3 required items
- Marital status
- Number of dependents living with you
- Ages of dependents living with you
04Income and available cash3 required items
- Monthly employment income or salary
- Total monthly income and aid
- Total cash in bank accounts plus cash on hand
05Essential monthly costs5 required items
- Rent
- Food
- Transportation
- Utilities and bills
- Total monthly expenses
06Required documents4 possible uploads
- Applicant photo IDCalifornia ID, California driver license, or US passport
Why we ask
Selected organizations use this document to confirm the applicant’s identity.
- Rental agreementRequired when your residence is an apartment, low-income housing, or a room rental · conditional
Why we ask
When you rent, selected organizations use this document to understand your current housing arrangement and housing cost.
- Current month’s bank statementInclude transaction details and the account holder name, account, and balance
Why we ask
Selected organizations use two recent months of statements and transactions to understand current available funds, income, and spending during human review.
- Previous month’s bank statementInclude transaction details
Why we ask
Selected organizations use two recent months of statements and transactions to understand current available funds, income, and spending during human review.
07Routing, confirmation, and signatureApplicant-controlled sharing
- Select one or more organizations serving your ZIP
- Truthfulness certification
- Consent to share only with selected organizations
- Full legal name and today’s date