What is your eligibility criteria?

You self-identify as a Muslim organization. Members can identify as either Muslim-led, faith-based, or faith-inspired.

You have an active, voluntary governing board that exercises independent oversight of the professional staff and finances.

You have clearly defined functions and programs with a primary focus on international development assistance, relief, migration, refugee assistance, human rights, environment and/or public education on such programs.

You demonstrate a high level of professional expertise and experience in implementing programs to accomplish organizational objectives.

You have tax-exempt status under section 501 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and have received such status at least three years prior to membership application.

You operate on the basis of a detailed annual budget approved by the organization’s governing board and publish an annual statement of the organization’s finances, income and expenditures audited and certified by an independent certified public accountant.

What is the cost of membership to AMHF (Dues)?

Eventually dues will be assessed annually based on a Members’ revenue in the most recent year as reported on Internal Revenue Service 990 submissions or other financial information, such as audited financial statements. For 2023, members are required to pay a flat membership fee of $5,000.

How to apply to become an AMHF member?

Applications for membership are reviewed and approved by AMHF’s Board of Directors several times per year. To be considered for 2023 membership, enquiries should be submitted prior to November 30. Please email info@amhforum.org with the subject “Membership Enquiry“.

You must attach:

1) Copy of your By-Laws

2) Copy of your Articles of Incorporation

3) State Incorporation Certificate

4) IRS Letter of Tax Exempt Status

5) Most current Audited Financial Statement

6) Most current 990

7) Most recent Annual Report