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ISLAMIC SPEAKERS BUREAU OF ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860954293 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.isb-az.org
revenue
$75K
expenses
$88K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO REINFORCE & PROMOTE AMERICAN IDEALS OF TOLERANCE AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS THAT ARE EMBODIED IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSITIUTION. WE AIM TO DISPEL HARMFUL STEREOTYPES & HELP BUILD PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS & FAITHS COME TOGETHER TO KNOW & RESPECT EACH OTHER. WE WILL USE THE TOOLS OF EDUCATION, CIVIC ENGAGMEMENT & CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) is an educational nonprofit founded in 1999 that provides presentations and training on Islam and Muslims. It aims to dispel stereotypes, build cultural awareness, and promote interfaith dialogue and collaborations. ISBA serves K-16 students, educators, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and corporations across Arizona and through affiliates in other states.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Abrahamic Panel: Shared Values Among Faiths
Interfaith panel featuring presenters representing Judaism, Christianity, or Islam to discuss shared values and commonalities between their religions.
Arab and Muslim Americans in the Workplace
One-hour corporate employee presentation on diversity in the workplace. Also offers a two-hour "Developing Cultural Competency: Arab and Muslim Americans in the Workplace" for managers.
Cultural awareness and competency training
Conducts trainings for educators, law enforcement, and healthcare providers on Islam and Muslims to improve cultural understanding and sensitivity.
Education programs for K-16
Provides presentations by trained volunteers and speakers to K-16 students to build understanding of Islam, dispel misperceptions, and promote peaceful, diverse, and inclusive society.
ISBA Youth
A youth-led program for young people aged 12-18 (middle and high school) focusing on leadership development, speaking about Islam, interfaith engagement, and life skills.
Interfaith Network of Scottsdale (INS)
Plans events for members of different faith communities in Scottsdale to meet and form personal links, including the "Scottsdale Gives Thanks" Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.
Interfaith outreach and collaborations
Builds relationships and works with faith communities to foster interfaith awareness, dispel misperceptions, and create partnerships.
Salaam-Chai-Paradise (SCP)
A discussion and educational forum between Jews, Christians, and Muslims covering various topics related to their faiths.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Interfaith Educational Outreach 8 activities
    • Educational Presentations and Panels
      Provides educational presentations and panels on Islam and other faiths to middle and high schools, universities, civic organizations, and houses of worship. This includes free K-12 classroom presentations and tailored diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training for various professional groups.
    • Educational Presentations and Panels
      Provides educational presentations and panels on Islam and other faiths for middle and high schools, universities, civic organizations, and houses of worship.
    • Educational Presentations and Panels on Islam and Interfaith Topics
      Provides educational presentations and panels about Islam and other faiths to middle and high schools, universities, civic organizations, and houses of worship. These presentations are delivered by trained volunteers and speakers, including free K-12 classroom presentations, and aim to raise religious literacy and cultural awareness.
    • Educational Presentations and Panels on Islam and Interfaith Topics
      Provides educational presentations and panels on Islam and other faiths to middle and high schools, universities, civic organizations, and houses of worship, utilizing trained volunteers and speakers to educate students and the public, dispel misperceptions, and promote interfaith understanding.
    • Educational Presentations and Panels on Islam and Interfaith Topics
      Provides educational presentations and panels on Islam and other faiths to middle and high schools, universities, civic organizations, and houses of worship, utilizing trained volunteers and speakers to educate students and the public, dispel misperceptions, and promote interfaith understanding.
    • Educational Presentations on Islam and Interfaith Dialogue
      Provides educational presentations and panels on Islam and other faiths to K-12 schools, universities, civic organizations, and houses of worship, utilizing trained volunteers and speakers to promote religious literacy and cultural awareness.
    • K-12 Classroom Presentations
      Provides free K-12 classroom presentations on religion, with no limit on the number of requests per school year.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to raise religious literacy and cultural awareness through various educational initiatives and community events.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Relationship Building 7 activities
    • Community Engagement Initiatives
      Organizes signature programs such as Faith Tours, Movie & Discussion events, Multifaith Food Drives, and Springtime Tea Parties to facilitate interaction and understanding among diverse communities.
    • Interfaith Dialogue and Community Building Events
      Organizes and participates in interfaith dialogue forums and events, such as Abrahamic Panels, Salaam-Chai-Paradise (SCP) discussions, and the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, to foster interfaith awareness, build relationships, and facilitate understanding among different faith communities.
    • Interfaith Dialogue and Community Building Events
      Organizes and participates in interfaith dialogue forums and events, such as Abrahamic Panels, Salaam-Chai-Paradise discussions, Interfaith Thanksgiving Services, Faith Tours, and Movie & Discussion events, to foster interfaith awareness, build relationships, and promote understanding among different faith communities.
    • Interfaith Dialogue and Community Building Events
      Organizes and participates in interfaith dialogue and community-building events, such as Abrahamic Panels, Salaam-Chai-Paradise (SCP) discussion forums, and an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The organization also hosts signature programs like Faith Tours, Movie & Discussion events, and Multifaith Food Drives to foster understanding and relationships among different faith communities.
    • Interfaith Dialogue and Events
      Organizes events such as Abrahamic Panels and Salaam-Chai-Paradise discussions to foster interfaith understanding and dialogue among different religious communities.
    • Interfaith Dialogue and Events
      Organizes and participates in interfaith dialogue and events, such as Abrahamic Panels, Salaam-Chai-Paradise (SCP) discussion forums, and an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, to foster understanding and share information among different faith communities.
    • Interfaith Programs and Events
      Organizes and hosts interfaith events such as Abrahamic Panels, Salaam-Chai-Paradise discussions, an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Faith Tours, Movie & Discussion events, Multifaith Food Drives, Springtime Tea Parties, and a Youth Interfaith Iftar to foster understanding and build relationships among different faith communities.
  • Organizational Assessment & Leadership Consulting 6 activities
    • Cultural Awareness and Competency Training
      Conducts cultural awareness and competency trainings on Islam and Muslims for educators, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and corporate staff, including specific presentations on Arab and Muslim Americans in the workplace.
    • Cultural Awareness and Competency Trainings
      Conducts cultural awareness and competency trainings on Islam and Muslims for educators, law enforcement, and healthcare providers.
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Training
      Delivers tailored diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training, including cultural awareness and competency trainings on Islam and Muslims, for educators, corporate staff, law enforcement, healthcare personnel, and healthcare chaplains.
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Training
      Delivers tailored diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training, including cultural awareness and competency trainings on Islam and Muslims, for educators, corporate staff, law enforcement, healthcare personnel, and healthcare chaplains.
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Training
      Delivers tailored DEIB training and cultural awareness and competency trainings on Islam and Muslims for various professionals, including educators, corporate staff, law enforcement, healthcare personnel, and healthcare chaplains. This includes specific corporate presentations on Arab and Muslim Americans in the workplace.
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Training
      Delivers tailored DEIB training and cultural awareness and competency trainings on Islam and Muslims for educators, corporate staff, law enforcement, healthcare personnel, and healthcare chaplains.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Training
      Delivers tailored diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) training for educators, corporate staff, law enforcement, healthcare personnel, and healthcare chaplains.
    • Youth Leadership and Programs
      Operates ISBA Youth, a youth-led program for middle and high school students (ages 12-18), and maintains a Youth Leadership Team to plan and run programs.
    • Youth Leadership and Programs
      Operates ISBA Youth, a youth-led program for middle and high school students (ages 12-18), which includes a Youth Leadership Team (YLT) responsible for planning and running programs.
    • Youth Leadership and Programs
      Operates ISBA Youth, a youth-led program for middle and high school students (ages 12-18), which includes a Youth Leadership Team (YLT) that plans and runs programs.
    • Youth Programs
      Operates ISBA Youth, a youth-led program for young people aged 12-18, and maintains a Youth Leadership Team that plans and runs programs.
    • Youth Programs
      Operates ISBA Youth, a youth-led program for middle and high school students (ages 12-18), which includes a Youth Leadership Team (YLT) that plans and runs programs.
    • Youth Programs and Leadership Development
      Operates ISBA Youth, a youth-led program for middle and high school students (ages 12-18), and maintains a Youth Leadership Team to plan and run programs, including events like a Youth Interfaith Iftar.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$74K99%
Program service revenue$9471%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AZRA HUSSAIN SR DIRECTOR 32 $12K
board members · 9
  • DENNIS FORD — DIRECTOR
  • HANA A MABROUK — DIRECTOR
  • HIBAH T HUSSAIN — DIRECTOR
  • JILL STOLLER — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH BALIAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELE MARION — DIRECTOR
  • SALIM JAFFER — DIRECTOR
  • SAMEENA BASHA — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT OLSEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28

who they work with

  • American Muslim Advisory Council Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Azra Hussain Partner — Executive Director of ISBA and primary contact for volunteer coordination
  • Delaware Valley Speakers Bureau Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • First Amendment Center Partner — Adheres to guidelines provided by the First Amendment Center, specifically referencing their publication "A Teacher's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools."
  • ING Partner — Links to ING's frequently asked questions resource about Islam
  • Interfaith Network of Scottsdale Partner — Collaborates on events to bring together different faith communities in Scottsdale.
  • Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Education & Resources Network (ILearn) Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Resource Group Partner — Named associate organization listed on the ISB-AZ website
  • Islamic Resource Group, Minnesota Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau - DFW Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta Partner — Named associate organization listed on the ISB-AZ website
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of New York Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of Ocala, Florida Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of San Diego Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of Santa Barbara Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of Southern California Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau of the San Francisco Bay Area Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau, Quad Cities Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Islamic Speakers Bureau, St. Louis Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Kentucky Islamic Resource Group (KYIRG) Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Muslim Speakers Network Partner — Named associate organization listed on the ISB-AZ website
  • NJ Islamic Networks Group Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Organization of Islamic Speakers Midwest Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • Speakers Bureau of Nebraska Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Colorado Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona
  • The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Utah Partner — Listed as an affiliate of Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona