Here is a list of organizations that are trustworthy and that one should feel comfortable contributing to. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list – the list still will be expanded, inshaAllah. Whether donations count as zakat and if the donations are tax deductible is mentioned after being confirmed with the organization (if not explicitly clear on the organizations webpage).

Please feel free to comment and suggest more organizations that should be evaluated and then added to this list.

The Zakat Foundation
About
Zakat Eligible: The Zakat Foundation informed us that a large portion of the programs do qualify for zakat. Some programs qualify as “Sadaqa” or “Sadaqa Jariyya”, which is indicated on the website. If you have a particular program in mind for your zakat, please verify with The Zakat Foundation that you can donate your Zakat to that program.
Tax-deductible: Yes

Life for Relief and Development
About
Zakat Eligible: Confirming with organization
Tax-deductible: Yes

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
About
Zakat Eligible: Confirming with organization
Tax-deductible: Yes

Islamic Relief USA
About
Zakat Eligible: Confirming with organization
Tax-deductible: Yes

UMMA Community Clinic
About
Video Presentation
Zakat Eligible: Response from Organization – “… UMMA’s board is seeking the knowledge of Islamic scholars to answer that question. Until we establish such a policy we ask our generous donors to consult someone before you donate to us…”
Tax-deductible: Yes

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
About
Zakat Eligible: Confirming with organization
Tax-deductible: Yes

Islamic Circle of North America
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Zakat Eligible: Confirming with organization
Tax-deductible: Yes

Small Kindness
About
Zakat Eligible: Not Verified
Tax-deductible: UK charity, please consult a tax professional to determine if this charity is tax deductable for US donors.

Please make dua that God forgives our sins through our spending for Him.