Islamic Relief Australia
Based in NSWFunds emergency response and development overseas and in Australia, from primary health care centres and clean water to orphan sponsorship.
- Overseas aid
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Donate to a Muslim charity in one tap
Whether it's sadaqah, zakat or a one-off gift, you can donate to a Muslim charity in about a minute. These six work everywhere from Melbourne's suburbs to disaster zones overseas, and 100% of your donation goes to them.
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How to choose a Muslim charity
Start with what you want your gift to do. Some Muslim charities focus on emergencies and development overseas. Others run food relief, youth programs and refugee support here in Australia. The six below cover both.
Then check the basics. Is the charity ACNC-registered? Does it name its programs? And if you're giving zakat, does it run a zakat fund? Our zakat donation guide covers charities with zakat and Ramadan programs, and our guide to Islamic charities in Australia focuses on local community groups.
Money is usually the most useful gift. It lets each charity buy what's needed, where it's needed. New to giving online? Our guide on how to donate to charity walks through the basics.
- Overseas aidEmergency relief, water, health and orphan care in poorer countries.
- Local supportFood relief, youth programs and help for refugees in Australia.
- Seasonal givingRamadan food packs, Eid appeals and Qurban.
Six Muslim charities to back right now
Each one is ACNC-registered and listed on Tap4Change. Tap a card to see their profile, their latest updates and how to give.
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Australian Relief Organisation
Based in NSWDelivers food, medicine and shelter overseas, runs food distribution and homeless support in Australian cities, and funds a cataract program in Mali.
- Food and health
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Multicultural Youth Centre (MyCentre)
Based in VICRuns youth programs and drug and alcohol rehab for the Muslim community in Melbourne's north, plus humanitarian programs in Afghanistan, Indonesia, Lebanon and Somalia.
- Youth support
- Not tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Charity Australia International
Based in NSWProvides emergency relief in disasters and supports communities with orphan care, health projects, education and Ramadan food packs.
- Orphan care
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Muslim Global Aid
Based in NSWGives food, blankets and relief to people in need, including a Gaza Appeal, toy drives and Feed the Needy in Ramadan.
- Food and relief
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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The Islamic Society of Victoria
Based in VICThrough Preston Mosque, offers family counselling, refugee and migrant support, and NDIS-registered disability support.
- Local support
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Want a different charity? Search all 60,000+ charities. How we picked these six: from Tap4Change's charity data, we took Muslim charities whose details describe humanitarian or community work, rated 2 or 3 stars with a complete profile, and ranked them by their most recent annual donations. Some also appear in our zakat and Islamic charity guides, because they lead on both.
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Ways a Muslim charity can help
Every charity above works in its own way. Here's what each kind of gift funds, so you can pick what feels right.
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Health overseas
Primary health care centres help whole communities stay well.
Islamic Relief Australia supports primary health care centres -
Sight-saving surgery
Cataract surgery helps people see clearly again.
Australian Relief Organisation runs a cataract program in Mali -
Children who lost parents
Orphan care programs support children who have lost their parents.
Charity Australia International runs Orphan Care -
Young people at home
Youth programs and rehab support help young people in Melbourne's north.
MyCentre runs youth programs and drug and alcohol rehab
What your donation actually pays for
Your donation pays for the essentials, like food, clean water, medicine and school supplies, and the people and partners who deliver them. Giving money rather than goods lets each charity respond to what's needed right now, here or overseas.
Programs listed come from each charity's details in Tap4Change's charity data. For how fees, ACNC registration and tax receipts work, see the Tap4Change FAQs, the ACNC Charity Register and the ATO's gifts and donations guide.
Muslim charity questions, answered
How do I donate to a Muslim charity online?
Pick one of the charities above, open its Tap4Change profile, tap donate and choose an amount. It takes about a minute, and you can give once or monthly.
You can change or cancel a monthly gift any time from your donation history, and your receipts are saved in your profile.
What is the difference between sadaqah and zakat?
Zakat is a yearly obligatory gift, usually 2.5% of eligible wealth held above the nisab for a full lunar year. Sadaqah is voluntary giving, in any amount, at any time.
If you're giving zakat, check that the charity runs a zakat fund, or see our zakat donation guide. For anything else about your own zakat, your local imam is the best person to ask.
Are donations to Muslim charities tax deductible?
Yes, if the charity you choose is eligible. Tax deductibility is shown at the top of each charity's page on Tap4Change. Donations to a charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), and covered by Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, are tax deductible.
Five of the six charities on this page are marked as tax deductible in our charity data. Multicultural Youth Centre (MyCentre) isn't, so don't count on a deduction for a gift to it. Each card shows a chip for this. You can download your receipt from your profile to claim it at tax time.
How do I know a Muslim charity is legitimate?
Check the charity on the ACNC Charity Register. Every charity on Tap4Change is registered with the ACNC, and each profile shows what the charity does and whether it's a deductible gift recipient.
Look for named programs and recent updates. Be more careful with social media fundraisers that aren't linked to a registered charity.
What is a thank you perk, and does it change my donation?
A thank you perk is a small gesture from a brand that partners with Tap4Change, such as a voucher or a free product, offered with some donations. Your donation still goes 100% to the charity. The perk comes from the brand, and offers rotate, so what's available depends on when you give.
If you can't donate right now, reach out to the Tap4Change team at support@tap4change.org. Sharing a charity's page is a great way to help too.