National Zakat Foundation Australia

What National Zakat Foundation Australia does

National Zakat Foundation Australia (NZF) is a registered Australian non-profit charity (ABN 39521979908) founded in 2013 that operates as the country's only dedicated Zakat organization, providing end-to-end Shariah-compliant collection, calculation, and distribution of Zakat and other Islamic charitable funds. The organization is headquartered in Liverpool, NSW, with additional physical offices in Lakemba (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), Brisbane (QLD), Adelaide (SA), and Bentley (WA), operating with a staff of 11-50 employees under a leadership team comprising CEO Abu Muneer Ismail Davids, Deputy CEO Almir Colan, COO Munir Abdella, and National Shariah Advisor Sh.Dr. Ahmed Mostafa. NZF runs a vertically integrated platform spanning Zakat calculation tools, donor education (Zakat Masterclass, Zakat Quiz Series, Zakat Clinic), and a four-tier donation product set covering Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidyah ($20 per missed Ramadan fast), Tainted Wealth disposal, Cryptocurrency, and Jumuah Friday giving. All donations above $2 are 100% tax-deductible.

The organization's underlying delivery model relies on a case management system processing online applications and phone-based intake (1300 663 729), with a national vendor partner network of supermarkets, halal butchers, and pharmacies across NSW, VIC, and QLD for essential voucher distribution. NZF operates 15+ specialized programs including Essential Support (cost-of-living), Brighter Futures (orphans), Everlasting Embrace (new Muslims), Healing Forward (domestic violence), Beyond Borders (refugees), Respecting Elders, E.A.S.E. Pathway (employment), Together Outside (families of inmates), Silver Lining (single parents), Rising Stars (youth), Dignified Ending (end-of-life), and Recite to Rise (Quran schools), alongside the Brisbane Madinah community learning space and Zikkies thrift stores. Since 2013 the organization has distributed approximately $31.55 million in Zakat across 29,450 cases, with current throughput exceeding $2.5M annually through the Essential Support program alone and averaging 240+ monthly applications.

The revenue model is donation-based with six streams: obligatory Zakat (pass-through to recipients), voluntary Sadaqah (sustaining operations and infrastructure), Fidyah, Tainted Wealth disposal, Crypto, and Jumuah Giving. Pricing is unit-based (e.g., $20 per Fidyah fast, $300-$1,800 per Brighter Futures sponsorship period, $700-$1,600 per Healing Forward support tier), with suggested one-time or recurring donation amounts at $20, $75, $125, or custom values. The total addressable market is the Australian Muslim community (estimated 600,000-800,000 people), with go-to-market combining community-led outreach through mosques and Islamic centres, direct-to-consumer digital channels (website, phone, social media), and content marketing (Live Applications Map, masterclass, quizzes). The customer base is highly fragmented — both donors (long-tail) and recipients (Muslims in financial hardship across all Australian states) — with no concentration among a small number of large institutional donors.

Name

National Zakat Foundation Australia

Legal name

National Zakat Foundation Australia

Website

https://nzf.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Zakat Foundation Australia is a registered charity that collects, calculates, and distributes Zakat and Sadaqah to Australian Muslims in need across 15+ programs spanning financial hardship, domestic violence, refugee support, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Charitable Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Shariah-compliant Financing Products (Murabaha, Ijara, Tawarruq, Istisna, Salam) (FSABAGAH)

Keywords

• Zakat distribution services
• Islamic charitable giving
• Community welfare programs
• Sadaqah donation management
• Faith-based social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Zakat Donations: Collection and distribution of Zakat (Islamic almsgiving) from Muslim donors in Australia to eligible recipients. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and is obligatory for eligible Muslims who meet the Nisab threshold.
2. Sadaqah Donations: Voluntary charitable donations beyond Zakat obligations, used to support operational costs and programs. Sadaqah sustains the people, operations and infrastructure that make it possible to implement the third pillar of Islam.
3. Fidyah: Expiation payments for Muslims who are unable to fast during Ramadan ($20 per missed fast day to feed a poor person).
4. Tainted Wealth (Interest): Disposal of interest money (Ribaa) which is prohibited in Islam. Muslims can donate their interest earnings to NZF for legitimate charitable purposes.
5. Crypto Donations: Cryptocurrency donations accepted for Zakat and Sadaqah contributions.
6. Jumuah Giving: Special Jumuah (Friday) giving program to maximize weekly charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

National Zakat Foundation Australia collects, calculates, and distributes Zakat (Islamic obligatory almsgiving) and related donations from Australian Muslims to eligible recipients across the country. The organization provides an online Zakat calculator, multiple donation channels (Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidyah, Tainted Wealth, Crypto, Jumuah), and runs 15+ specialized community welfare programs addressing financial hardship, domestic violence, refugees, orphans, new Muslims, elderly care, and other needs.

Product overview

National Zakat Foundation Australia operates a unified charitable platform centered on Zakat (Islamic almsgiving) calculation, collection, and distribution services. The core offering consists of Zakat calculation and payment tools, Sadaqah donations, Fidyah, Tainted Wealth disposal, and Crypto donations. Supporting these are 15+ specialized programs including Essential Support (Cost of Living), Gaza Assistance, Brighter Futures (Orphans), Everlasting Embrace (New Muslims), Crisis Accommodation, Healing Forward (Domestic Violence), Beyond Borders (Refugees), Respecting Elders, E.A.S.E Program (Employment), Together Outside (Families of Inmates), Silver Lining (Single Parents), Rising Stars (Youth), Dignified Ending, and Recite to Rise (Quran). Additional services include Brisbane Madinah community center, Zikkies thrift stores, Zakat Masterclass educational series, and a Tax Savings Calculator. The platform also features a Live Applications Map showing real-time need across Australian neighborhoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zakat Calculation & Payment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 29,450 cases assisted since 2013
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

60 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ground TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeotechnical Testing Services - Program partner for Everlasting Embrace (New Muslims) program
• Halal AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalal Certification Organisation - Program partner for Everlasting Embrace program
• MIA - Liverpool Islamic CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Organisation - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace, Brighter Futures, and other programs
• United Muslims of Australia (UMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Services - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace, Brighter Futures, Essential Support, E.A.S.E. Pathway, and Healing Forward programs
• Metamorphosis CoachingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoaching & Mentoring Services - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace, Beyond Borders, and Healing Forward programs
• Ummah JameelahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Playgroup Services - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace and Beyond Borders programs
• Car Physio AutomotiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVehicle Services - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace, Together Outside, Beyond Borders, and Healing Forward programs
• You Matter Therapeutic CounsellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace program
• SondderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling & Psychotherapy Private Practice - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace, E.A.S.E. Pathway, Beyond Borders, and Healing Forward programs
• Diverse WakaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Muslim Support Group - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace program
• Benevolence AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Organisation - Service partner for Everlasting Embrace program
• The Convert CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Muslim Support Group based in Victoria working to support Converts and Reconnecting Muslims through care, connection, and community. Will assist NZF New Muslims with general support and connecting them with classes and events.
• Female Futsal LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport organization providing females from diverse backgrounds a chance to partake in futsal. Service partner for Brighter Futures, Rising Stars, Smiling Minds, Silver Lining, and E.A.S.E. programs
• Merciful ServantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrisbane-based community services organization providing hot meals, sanitary items, non-perishable food, and clothing. Distributes over 500 hot meals each week. Service partner for Essential Support, Rising Stars, Silver Lining, and Together Outside programs.
• Community Support Services (CSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit social enterprise taking a holistic approach to empower vulnerable marginalized families. Service partner for Essential Support, Respecting Elders, Beyond Borders, Healing Forward, Rising Stars, Silver Lining, and Smiling Minds programs
• SolarpreneurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar Energy Company - Program partner for Brighter Futures program
• Crescent WealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Superannuation - Program partner for Brighter Futures program
• KizimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModest Clothing - Program partner for Brighter Futures and Crisis Accommodation programs
• AlFirdaus CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity College - Program and Service partner for Brighter Futures, Healing Forward, and other programs
• Growth AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutoring and Mentoring Service - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• Grow With Me ChildcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Childhood Learning Services - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• Sydney Metro ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Services - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• Illawarra Arabic AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuran and Arabic School - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• Al Hafiz Quranic CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuran School - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• AlBayan InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Education - Service partner for Brighter Futures and Healing Forward programs
• Islamic Centre of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Centre - Service partner for Brighter Futures and Healing Forward programs
• Global Martial Arts (GMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartial Studio Arts - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• Dar Al-IhsanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Tuition Services - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• RahilahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Scout Group - Service partner for Brighter Futures program
• IES (Inspire Educate Support)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring and Tutoring Services - Service partner for Brighter Futures and E.A.S.E. Pathway programs
• DarussalamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Bookstore and Resources - Service partner for Brighter Futures and Together Outside programs
• AusReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-Governmental Organisation (NGO) - Service partner for Essential Support program
• LawBridge Lawyers & ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway and Together Outside programs
• Q&Q AccountingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway program
• GroundedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation & Consultation Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway program
• MobiStudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct Design Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway program
• EASE CounsellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway program
• Circle Bridge LegalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal Advisory Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway and Together Outside programs
• Arise FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-Profit Organisation - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway and Healing Forward programs
• Sacred BalanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway, Together Outside, and Healing Forward programs
• Mentor AngelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining Academy - Service partner for E.A.S.E. Pathway and Beyond Borders programs
• Mohamed Rima CounsellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Together Outside program
• Marriage Fitness CoachingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoaching and Trauma Informed Therapy Services - Service partner for Together Outside and Healing Forward programs
• MCCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Finance & Investments - Program partner for Healing Forward program
• Dreem FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Health and Fitness - Program and Service partner for Healing Forward program
• EmaanboostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Design Company - Program partner for Healing Forward program
• Imam Yahya IbrahimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImam & Community Leader - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• BOSS FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Health and Fitness - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Dusty Pink by JoumanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClothing Store - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Mind Care ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychological Health Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Holistic Counselling with ZeynepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Nusaybah Aabida PaviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSewing Workshops - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Fitrah CounsellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Soul Insight CounsellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Islamic Women's Welfare AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Support Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• The Muslima MindsetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoaching & Mentoring Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Fitra HealingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• Peer to Peer CounsellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounselling Services - Service partner for Healing Forward program
• SpectrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMigrant Resource Centre - Service partner for Beyond Borders program
• Brisbane MadinahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning and social space located in Underwood, Brisbane serving families, women, men, young adults, and children. NZF office is located in Brisbane Madinah.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Zakat Foundation (UK): UK-based sister Zakat-focused charity with nearly identical mission — collection, calculation, and distribution of Zakat to local Muslim recipients. Closely comparable operating model, programs, and community-led distribution approach, though operating in a different geography (UK vs Australia).
• AusRelief: Australian Muslim-led NGO focused on emergency relief, food security, and orphan sponsorship. Already listed as an NZF service partner, indicating close operational alignment; comparable donor base and Zakat/Sadaqah collection model within Australia.
• Muslim Aid Australia: Australian-based Muslim charity collecting Zakat, Sadaqah, and Fidyah for both local and international causes. Closely comparable to NZF in donor base, donation products, and Australian community-led distribution, though with a stronger international-emergency orientation.
• Benevolence Australia: Australian Muslim humanitarian NGO running Zakat collection, emergency relief, and community programs including support for new Muslims and families. Already a service partner of NZF, indicating strong overlap in programs and target population within Australia.

Regional players

• Zakat Foundation of America: US-based Zakat-specialized organization offering Zakat calculation, collection, and distribution. Highly comparable mission and product set (Zakat calculator, Shariah-compliant distribution, education programs), but operates in North America rather than Australia.

Emerging players

• LaunchGood: Global crowdfunding platform dedicated to Muslim-led projects and charitable campaigns. Competes for Muslim donor dollars and offers Zakat-eligible campaigns with digital-first distribution — an emerging alternative that could divert younger donors away from traditional Zakat charities like NZF.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Australia: Major Australian social-services charity addressing financial hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, and refugee support — directly mirroring several NZF programs. Operates at far larger scale with secular donor base and government contracting.
• Human Appeal Australia: Australian branch of Human Appeal International, a Muslim-focused international humanitarian charity. Overlaps with NZF in Zakat collection and Muslim-donor fundraising but operates a broader international portfolio (orphans, emergencies, WASH) beyond Australian local distribution.
• Penny Appeal Australia: Australian arm of Penny Appeal, a Muslim-focused international charity. Competes for the same Australian Muslim donor pool on Zakat and Sadaqah, with similar diversified programs (orphans, food, emergency relief) but a UK-rooted governance and global brand identity.
• Islamic Relief Australia: Established Australian affiliate of Islamic Relief Worldwide, a large international Muslim humanitarian NGO. Comparable target donor base (Australian Muslims) and similar Zakat/Sadaqah collection model, but with a much broader international disaster-relief mandate and significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NZFAus
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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