MLFA Form 990 - 2016

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OMB No.

1545-0047
Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
2016
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2016, and ending , 20
B Check if applicable: C Name of organization Muslim Legal Fund of America D Employer identification no.

Address change Doing business as 01-0548371


Name change Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number
Initial return 833 Arapaho Road 209
Final return/terminated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code 3,328,905
Amended return Richardson, TX 75081 G Gross receipts $
Application pending F Name and address of principal officer: H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes X No

H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No


I Tax-exempt status: X 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
J Website: N/A H(c) Group exemption number
K Form of organization: X Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: 2001 M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: Legal Services and civil rights education to
Muslims.
Activities & Governance

2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ...................... 3 4
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ................ 4 4
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) ................. 5 12
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............................. 6 29
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ...................... 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ....................... 7b 0
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......................... 2,200,264 3,328,905
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revenue

9 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) ................. 0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) ............ 0
12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....... 2,200,264 3,328,905
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) ............... 1,251,218 1,902,153
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ................. 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) ...... 580,994 803,999
Expenses

16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ................. 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 306,348
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) ................ 237,373 330,485
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) .......... 2,069,585 3,036,637
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,679 292,268
Fund Balances

Beginning of Current Year End of Year


Net Assets or

20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) ................................ 388,253 765,566


21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) ............................... 42,853 127,898
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .................. 345,400 637,668
Part II Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Khalil Meek
Sign Signature of officer Date

Here Khalil Meek, TMP


Type or print name and title

Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date Check X if PTIN


Paid Abdul H Khan Abdul H Khan 09-19-2017 self-employed P00745129
Preparer Firm's name PAS Tax & Bookkeeping Service LLC Firm's EIN
Use Only Firm's address 9998 Red Cedar Dr Phone no.

Frisco TX 75035 214-914-9086


May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ........................... Yes X No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2016)
EEA
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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III .............................
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
Legal Services and civil rights education to Muslims.

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ................................................ Yes X No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................................................ Yes X No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,545,354 including grants of $ 3,328,905 ) (Revenue $ )


Number of cases handled in 2016 = 741 Number of educational seminars held in 2016 = 249
(Avg.attendance 150 per seminar)

4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)


(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e Total program service expenses 2,545,354
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A ..................................................... 1 X
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? .............. 2 X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I ............................... 3 X
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................... 4 X
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III ............................................................ 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I .............................................. 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II ............... 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III ................................................. 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or
debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV .............................. 9 X
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V ............ 10 X
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part VI ................................................. 11a X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII ...................... 11b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII ..................... 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX ............................... 11d X
.......
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11e X
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ..... 11f X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII ................................................. 12a X
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional....... 12b X
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ............... 13 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .................. 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking,
fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV ................ 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV .......................... 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV ..................... 16 X
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on
Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ................. 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II ................................ 18 X
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III ............................................. 19 X
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes No
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H .................. 20a X
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? ............ 20b
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II ................ 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III .......................... 22 X
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the
organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J .......................................... 23 X
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b
through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a ................................. 24a X
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? ............. 24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? .............................................. 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? ............. 24d
25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ................. 25a X
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ............................................. 25b X
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II .................................. 26 X
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,
substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III .................... 27 X
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .............. 28a X
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV ...................................................... 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .............. 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ........... 29 X
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................................. 30 X
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I ............................................................. 31 X
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule N, Part II ................................................. 32 X
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I .......................... 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III,
or IV, and Part V, line 1 .................................................... 34 X
35a .....................
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a X
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a
controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ............ 35b
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable
related organization?If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ............................... 36 X
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R,
Part VI ............................................................ 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and
19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. 38 X
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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ............................
Yes No
1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ............. 1a 17
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable ........... 1b 0
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ................................... 1c X
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ...... 2a 12
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? ............ 2b X
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) ............
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . . . ........... 3a X
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . ........... 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
account)? .......................................................... 4a X
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
(FBAR).
5a ...............
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a X
b ...........
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b X
c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ................................ 5c
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ................ 6a X
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible? ................................................. 6b
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
and services provided to the payor? ............................................. 7a
b ..................
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282? .................................................. 7c
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7d
e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? ......... 7e
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ............ 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? .. 7g
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ......... 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .................... 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? ..................... 9a
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? .............. 9b
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ................. 10a
b ........
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b
11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a Gross income from members or shareholders ............................ 11a
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them.) ............................ 11b
12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? .......... 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......... 12b
13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? ...................... 13a
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? ................. 14a X
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O ........... 14b
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Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"
response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI .............................X
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes No
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ........... 1a 4
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or
if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar
committee, explain in Schedule O.
b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ........... 1b 4
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? ..................................... 2 X
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .......... 3 X
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...... 4 X
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . . . . . ..... 5 X
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 6 X
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint
one or more members of the governing body? ........................................ 7a X
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ................................... 7b X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:
a The governing body? ..................................................... 8a X
b ............................
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O ................. 9 X
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............................... 10a X
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? .......... 10b
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? .. 11a X
b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 ...................... 12a X
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b X
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule O how this was done .......................................... 12c X
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? .................................. 13 X
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? ....................... 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a ............................
The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization ..................................... 15b X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? ............................................. 16a X
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its
participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............................... 16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
Own website Another's website X Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)
19 Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and
financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Saffia Meek (972)331-9021, 833 Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75081
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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and
Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ............................
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
organization's tax year.
List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of
compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
X Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
Position
(A) (B) (D) (E) (F)
(do not check more than one
Name and Title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any from related other
hours for the organizations compensation
or director
Individual trustee

Institutional trustee

Officer

Key employee

employee
Highest compensated

Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
below dotted and related
line) organizations

(1) Tarek Alkadri 2.00


Treasurer X 0 0 0
(2) Moufa Nahhas 2.00
Director X 0 0 0
(3) Hatem Bazian 2.00
Director X 0 0 0
(4) Khalil Meek 40.00
Executive Director X 0 0 0
(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(C)
(A) (B) Position (D) (E) (F)
(do not check more than one
Name and title Average box, unless person is both an Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per officer and a director/trustee) compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any from related other

or director
Individual trustee

Institutional trustee

Officer

Key employee

employee
Highest compensated

Former
hours for the organizations compensation
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
below dotted and related
line) organizations

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(25)

1b Sub-total .....................................
c ..............
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) ............................ 0 0 0
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization 0
Yes No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual .......................... 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual ......................................................... 4 X
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ................. 5 X
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax
year.
(A) (B) (C)

Name and business address Description of services Compensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who
received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization
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Part VIII Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII ............................
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from tax
function revenue under sections
revenue 512-514
1a Federated campaigns ........ 1a
and Other Similar Amounts
Contributions, Gifts, Grants

b Membership dues . . ........ 1b


c Fundraising events . ........ 1c 3,327,942
d Related organizations . . . . . . . . 1d
e Government grants (contributions) . . 1e
f All other contributions, gifts, grants,
and similar amounts not included above 1f 963
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: $
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f .................. 3,328,905
Business Code
Program Service Revenue

2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .......
g Total. Add lines 2a-2f ...................
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest,
.................
and other similar amounts)
4 ...
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties ..........................
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents ........
b Less: rental expenses . . . .
c Rental income or (loss) . . .
d Net rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities (ii) Other
assets other than inventory
b Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses ....
c Gain or (loss) .......
d Net gain or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Revenue

8a Gross income from fundraising


events (not including $ 3,327,942
of contributions reported on line 1c).
See Part IV, line 18 ............ a
b Less: direct expenses .......... b
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events ........
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ............ a
b Less: direct expenses .......... b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities .........
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .......... a
b Less: cost of goods sold ......... b
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory .........
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a
b
c
d All other revenue ..............
e Total. Add lines 11a-11d .................
12 Total revenue. See instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,328,905 0 0 0
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Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............................
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, (A) (B) (C) (D)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ...
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ............ 1,902,153 1,902,153
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 .......
4 Benefits paid to or for members ............
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees .............
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
......
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages .............. 689,066 551,252 68,907 68,907
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ..
9 Other employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,824 57,460 7,182 7,182
10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,109 34,489 4,310 4,310
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management .....................
b Legal .........................
c Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 .
f Investment management fees . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.) ..
12 Advertising and promotion ..............
13 Office expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,957 10,957
14 Information technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,909 20,909
17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
.....
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .......
20 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . . . . . . 4,026 4,026
23 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,399 3,399
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Fundraising events 33,772 33,772
b Telephone 11,394 11,394
c Marketing Expenses 15,669 15,669
d Bank & Credit Card Charges 46,290 11,572 34,718
e All other expenses 184,069 42,279 141,790
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e . 3,036,637 2,545,354 184,935 306,348
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation. Check here if
following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) ..........
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Part X Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X .............................
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash - non-interest-bearing ........................... 371,394 1 751,732
2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
Complete Part II of Schedule L .......................... 5
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and
sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary
..............
organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L 6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 7
Assets

8 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 8


9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . . ........... 9
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or
other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D . . . . 10a 55,830
b Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . 10b 46,515 12,340 10c 9,315
11 Investments - publicly traded securities ...................... 11
12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ................ 12
13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ................ 13
14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,519 15 4,519
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388,253 16 765,566
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,207 17 118,344
18 Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
19 Deferred revenue ................................ 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D ....... 21
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
Liabilities

trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and


disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L ............... 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ......... 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ........... 24
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X
of Schedule D .................................. 10,646 25 9,554
26 .....................
Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 42,853 26 127,898
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and
Net Assets or Fund Balances

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.


27 Unrestricted net assets .............................. 27
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ......................... 28
29 Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here X and
complete lines 30 through 34.
30 ..................
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 345,400 30 637,668
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund.......... 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds ....... 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,400 33 637,668
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ................... 388,253 34 765,566
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ............................
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 1 3,328,905
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 2 3,036,637
3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ................................ 3 292,268
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ............. 4 345,400
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .................................. 5
6 Donated services and use of facilities ...................................... 6
7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . ..................................... 7
8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . ..................................... 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...................... 9 0
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column (B)) ................................................. 10 637,668
Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII ............................
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: X Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? .............. 2a X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
XSeparate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? ..................... 2b X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
X Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? .......... 2c X
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule O.
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ........................................ 3a X
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits ........... 3b
EEA Form 990 (2016)
OMB No. 1545-0047
SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. 2016
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371


Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state:
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or
university:
10 X An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes
of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3).
Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the
supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f Enter the number of supported organizations .........................................
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of
(described on lines 1-10 listed in your governing support (see other support (see
above (see instructions)) document? instructions) instructions)

Yes No

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
EEA
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371 Page 2
Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under
Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and


membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.") .....
2 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf ......
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge ......
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 ......
5 The portion of total contributions by
each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included on
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount
shown on line 11, column (f) ......
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 . .
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4 ..........
8 Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources ................
9 Net income from unrelated business
activities, whether or not the business
is regularly carried on .........
10 Other income. Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.) ...........
11 .
Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ........................... 12
13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here .................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 ...............
Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 %
15 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ........................ 15 %
16a 33 1/3% support test - 2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...........................
b 33 1/3% support test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check
this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .........................
17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is
10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in
Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ...............................................................
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .........................................................
18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ...............................................................
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Part III Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.
If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees
received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") 2,187,423 2,665,312 1,960,913 2,200,264 3,327,942 12,341,854
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities
furnished in any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose ......
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513 .
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf ........
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge .........
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 ........ 2,187,423 2,665,312 1,960,913 2,200,264 3,327,942 12,341,854
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons .....
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
..
or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b ............
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from
line 6.) ................. 12,341,854
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6 ............ 2,187,423 2,665,312 1,960,913 2,200,264 3,327,942 12,341,854
10a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans, rents,
royalties and income from similar sources ..
b Unrelated business taxable income (less
section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975 ........
c Add lines 10a and 10b ...........
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b, whether
or not the business is regularly carried on ...
12 Other income. Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.) ...........
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,
and 12.) ................. 2,187,423 2,665,312 1,960,913 2,200,264 3,327,942 12,341,854
14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here .................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15 ...............
Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 100.00 %
16 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ........................ 16 100.00 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 ............
Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 0.00 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 ...................... 18 0.00 %
19a 33 1/3% support tests - 2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line
17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... X
b 33 1/3% support tests - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ........
20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ...........
EEA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,


Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
2016
Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371


Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ............
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) .
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) . .
4 Aggregate value at end of year . . . . . . . . . .
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ................... Yes No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit? ........................................... Yes No
Part II Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End of the Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements ................................ 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .......................... 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ........... 2c
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a
historic structure listed in the National Register ............................. 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............................. Yes No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ................................................ Yes No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the
organization's accounting for conservation easements.
Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ............................... $
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..................................... $
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ................................. $
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ....................................... $
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule D (Form 990) 2016

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Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply):
a Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs
b Scholarly research e Other
c Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part
XIII.
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? ............. Yes No
Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21.
1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ............................................... Yes No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ........................................ 1c
d Additions during the year ..................................... 1d
e Distributions during the year ................................... 1e
f Ending balance .......................................... 1f
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? . . . . . . . . . Yes No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII .................
Part V Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ........
b Contributions ...............
c Net investment earnings, gains, and
losses ...................
d ..........
Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities and
programs .................
f .........
Administrative expenses
g End of year balance ...........
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment %
b Permanent endowment %
c Temporarily restricted endowment %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by: Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations ................................................ 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations ................................................. 3a(ii)
b If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? ...................... 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (b) Cost or other basis (c) Accumulated (d) Book value
(investment) (other) depreciation

1a Land ......................
b Buildings ....................
c Leasehold improvements ............
d Equipment ................... 55,830 46,515 9,315
e Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.) ............. 9,315
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Part VII Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value

(1) Financial derivatives ..................


(2) Closely-held equity interests ..............
(3) Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)
Part VIII Investments - Program Related.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.)
Part IX Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) Deposits 4,519
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.) ............................ 4,519
Part X Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(2) Accrued Expenses 9,554
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) 9,554
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ....
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .................... 1 3,328,905
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a
b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. 3 3,328,905
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . . . . . . . . . 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... 4c
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3,328,905
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........................... 1 3,036,637
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a
b Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b
c Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3,036,637
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . . . . . . . . . 4a
b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ................ 5 3,036,637
Part XIII Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line
2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

EEA Schedule D (Form 990) 2016


SCHEDULE G Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the
organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. 2016
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371


Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Part I
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a Mail solicitations e Solicitation of non-government grants
b Internet and email solicitations f Solicitation of government grants
c Phone solicitations g Special fundraising events
d In-person solicitations
2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees,
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Yes No
b If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(v) Amount paid to


(iii) Did fundraiser have (vi) Amount paid to
(i) Name and address of individual (iv) Gross receipts (or retained by)
(ii) Activity custody or control of (or retained by)
or entity (fundraiser) from activity fundraiser listed in
contributions? organization
col. (i)
Yes No
1

10

Total ...................................
3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from
registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016

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Part II Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more
than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with
gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (d) Total events
None (add col. (a) through
col. (c))
(event type) (event type) (total number)
Revenue

1 Gross receipts ......... 3,327,942 3,327,942

2 Less: Contributions ...... 3,327,942 3,327,942


3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) .............
4 Cash prizes ..........
5 Noncash prizes ........
6 Rent/facility costs ........
Direct Expenses

7 Food and beverages ......


8 Entertainment .........
9 Other direct expenses .....
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) .......................
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d) .......................
Part III Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more
than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
(b) Pull tabs/instant (d) Total gaming (add
Revenue

(a) Bingo (c) Other gaming


bingo/progressive bingo col. (a) through col. (c))

1 Gross revenue .........


2 Cash prizes ..........
Direct Expenses

3 Noncash prizes ........


4 Rent/facility costs .......
5 Other direct expenses .....
Yes % Yes % Yes %
6 Volunteer labor ........ No No No

7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) .......................


8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ....................
9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ...................... Yes No
b If "No," explain:

10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .......... Yes No
b If "Yes," explain:

EEA Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016


SCHEDULE I Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States 2016


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371
Part I General Information on Grants and Assistance
1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ......................................................... X Yes No
2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form
990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name and address of organization (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
(book, FMV, appraisal, noncash assistance
or government (if applicable) grant cash assistance or assistance
other)
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

2 ....................................
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ..................................................
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) (2016)
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Part III Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of (c) Amount of (d) Amount of (e) Method of valuation (book, (f) Description of noncash assistance
recipients cash grant noncash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

7
Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

01. Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2)


Grants are evaluated before approval.

EEA Schedule I (Form 990) (2016)


SCHEDULE O OMB No. 1545-0047
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
2016
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371

01. Officer, directors, etc. family relationship (Part VI, line 2)

Executive Director's wife is the Accounting Manager.

02. Form 990 governing body review (Part VI, line 11)

The return Form 990 is reviewed by the governing body before filing.

03. Conflict of interest policy compliance (Part VI, line 12c)

The organization monitors compliance with conflict of interest policy.

04. CEO, executive director, top management comp (Part VI, line 15a)

The management ensures compliance with the market data in compensation.

05. Other officer or key employee compensation (Part VI, line 15b

The management ensures compliance with the market data in compensation.

06. Governing documents, etc, available to public (Part VI, line 19)

The records are made available to public upon request.

07. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances (Part XI, line 9)

Other changes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)

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Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an
Form 8868 Exempt Organization Return
(Rev. January 2017)
OMB No. 1545-1709
File a separate application for each return.
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Information about Form 8868 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form8868.
Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the
forms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit
Contracts, for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see Instructions). For more details on the electronic
filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/efile, click on Charities & Non-Profits, and click on e-file for Chairities and Non-Profits.
Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts
must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns.
Enter filer's identifying number, see instructions
Type or Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. Employer identification number (EIN) or
print Muslim Legal Fund of America 01-0548371
File by the Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. Social security number (SSN)
due date for
filing your
833 Arapaho Road STE 209
return. See City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.
instructions. Richardson, TX 75081
Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) ................ 0 1
Application Return Application Return
Is For Code Is For Code
Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 01 Form 990-T (corporation) 07
Form 990-BL 02 Form 1041-A 08
Form 4720 (individual) 03 Form 4720 (other than individual) 09
Form 990-PF 04 Form 5227 10
Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) 05 Form 6069 11
Form 990-T (trust other than above) 06 Form 8870 12

The books are in the care of Safia Meek, 833 Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75081

Telephone No. 972-331-9021 FAX No.


If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ...................
If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is
for the whole group, check this box ........ . If it is for part of the group, check this box .... and attach
a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.

1 I request an automatic 6-month extension of time until 11-15 , 20 17 , to file the exempt organization return
for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for:

X calendar year 20 16 or
tax year beginning , 20 , and ending , 20 .

2 If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason: Initial return Final return
Change in accounting period
3a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less
any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 3a $
b If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and
estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit. 3b $
c Balance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by
using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions. 3c $
Caution: If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment
instructions.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see Instructions. Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2017)
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