2017-05-09T16:58:51-07:00 2016-12-31 MICRO TAX AUDIT & ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLP 3030 SCOTT BLVD SANTA CLARA CA 950543301 990 2016-01-01 770442850 RAHIMA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION RAHI 4088450050 1823 HOURET CT MILPITAS CA 95035 AIDA HAMSHARI Treasurer 2017-05-04 true Muhammad A Haroon P00206115 4089869829 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 1891075 false false X WWW.RAHIMA.ORG X 1997 CA ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO POOR AND NEEDY FAMILIES. 9 8 3 0 1656868 1863995 0 5414 11680 15400 1662282 1891075 961904 1035410 0 112884 129368 0 4868 137179 175024 1211967 1339802 450315 551273 3735028 4286301 2000 3735028 4284301 ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO POOR AND NEEDY FAMILIES. false false 1275844 1035410 History: In the month of Ramadan (fasting month), 1993 Habibe Husain got an inspiration to start a non-profit organization to serve those in need in the Bay Area. She was also inspired to name it Rahima which contains the meanings of compassion, mercy, and justice.She wrote down her vision and mission with the details of the kinds of activities and projects they would focus on. A few close friends subsequently joined and the work began to start providing food to the local needy. Rahima Foundations first project was to prepare and deliver 500 bags of groceries for a thanksgiving meal, to a local Catholic charity called Sacred Heart.Habibe Husain was already known in the community for her community services, and was respected for her dedication, integrity, and trustworthiness. Thus the support from the community came readily, in the form of non-perishable food, as well as monetary donations. In time the operations moved from her carport to a small rental facility, and then to a larger facility which is currently used as offices of the foundation, as well as warehousing close to ten tons of food that is distributed to about 2000 individuals.Since 1993, when we started with taking care of a couple of families, Rahima Foundation has grown to a much larger institution, currently serving hundreds of families in the Bay Area. Many of these families are refugees from distant places like Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, who have been displaced primarily because of wars. These families are sponsored by various agencies like Catholic Charities and IRC, and get initial help from them for a few months. After that they are expected to fend for themselves. Rahima Foundation provides much-needed food to the families. Rahima also provides to the most deserving families such as single parent families, disabled, and seniors, monetary assistance towards their rent, utilities, and transportation on a monthly basis.There are also indigenous families and individuals referred by agencies, or on their own, apply and get help from Rahima Foundation. We do not discriminate based on religion, color, ethnicity, or for any other reason. Our doors are open to all human beings who are in need of the services we provide.We have a process to evaluate people who apply for help to Rahima. And we encourage and guide the families to become self-sufficient as quickly as possible.We have kept our costs under control at less than 15% of revenue for all these years. Rahima Foundation has built a trust worthy reputation in the Bay Area community over the years. This is mostly because of the scrupulous, conscientious, and honest ways it is run, guided by the principles established by its founder, Habibe Husain.These principles include the following:Know & believe that God is in-chargeCharity begins at home, so serve the people in our own communitiesPut yourself in others' shoes Treat people with dignity and respect Start small & build upon itBe conscious of the accountability of handling public money Consistent contributions, no matter how small, have tremendous barakah (blessings)Do not underestimate the power of sincere initiative Strictly follow the Law of the Land We continued our services of Monthly Food Distribution and Financial Assistance in 2016. Below is a summary of the data for 2016: 1. Food Distribution No. of families served per month (average) --- 354 Food Items Distributed --- Flour, rice, oil, pasta, chicken, meat, peanut butter, tuna, cereal, dates, tea, sugar, beans, canned food, baked goods, and fresh produce Amount of food distributed (average) --- 140 tons, or 66 lbs of food per family per month ($150/family/mo) Non-Food items distributed --- Hygiene Packs (tooth paste, soap, shampoo, and toilet paper)2. Monthly Financial Assistance No. of families served --- 96 (average per month), mostly seniors, single mothers, and disabled Total $ Amount distributed --- $351K, all given in-kind (written to their landlord for rent, PG&E for utilities, VTA for transportation, etc.) 3. Emergency Financial Assistance No. of families served --- 154, mostly seniors, single mothers, and disabled Total $ Amount distributed --- $119K, all given in-kind (written to their landlord for rent, PG&E for utilities, VTA for transportation, etc.) 4. Human Dignity Day Annual Human Dignity Day was held during the month of Ramadan. 1275844 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 false 3 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 8 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X AIDA HAMSHARI 4088450050 1823 HOURET CT MILPITAS CA 95035 HABIBE HUSAIN FOUNDER & CHAIR 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ISHRAT HUSAIN President 40.00 0.00 X X 77917 0 0 FAREENA SYED Vice President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA KHAN Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 OMAIR FAROOQUI BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARESA NIRWAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHANN NOOR MOHAMMED Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 AIDA HAMSHARI Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LI-JIA SHARIFA MA Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 77917 0 false false false 0 1863995 499399 1863995 0 11680 11680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RENTAL INCOME 15400 15400 15400 1891075 15400 11680 0 1035410 1035410 0 0 77917 70125 7792 0 39510 35559 3951 0 0 11941 10747 1194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 499 499 0 0 0 77102 77102 0 0 0 0 0 8036 8036 3821 3821 SOUP KITCHEN PROGRAM 15470 15470 HYGIENE PROGRAM 9449 9449 Merchant Fee 8998 8998 PROPERTY TAXES 5723 2493 3230 45926 9992 31066 4868 1339802 1275844 59090 4868 2107916 2678242 1534299 900118 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 704240 45509 10123 658731 0 0 0 0 82690 49210 3735028 4286301 2000 0 2000 X 3645964 3772958 55297 473961 33767 37382 3735028 4284301 3735028 4286301 X 551273 -2000 X false false false X 1076243 1235174 1285808 1658707 1863995 7119927 0 0 1076243 1235174 1285808 1658707 1863995 7119927 0 7119927 216 62 61 136 475 0 15400 15400 7135802 0.99780 0.99920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 33767 3615 37382 31367 2400 33767 11000 20367 31367 11000 11000 false false false 156000 156000 500000 6955 493045 47804 38138 9666 436 416 20 658731 SECURITY DEPOSIT 2000 2000 true 0 0 RENT AND UTILITIES ALLOWANCE 500 470079 FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY FAMILIES 400 61795 503536 FMV FOOD ITEMS 604 499399 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et ISHRAT HUSAIN - PRESIDENT - HUSBANDHABIBE HUSAIN - BOARD CHAIR - SPOUSE Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process An informed member of the Board made appropriate inquiries and performed adequate inspection as relating to the preparation of the exempt organization's return contents and positions taken. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Compliance was assured by disclosure and review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE BOARD REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CURRENTLY THE COMPENSATION IS MUCH BELOW THE COMPARABLE DATA FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees ALL OFFICERS PERFORM THEIR SERVICES VOLUNTARILY EXCEPT THE PRESIDENT AS MENTIONED ABOVE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Board is also considering other avenues, including making such documents available on website of the Rahima Foundation. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases SECURITY DEPOSIT = -$2000