Members.

Do you want to donate to zakat-eligible projects in need of financial support? Consider approaching BACG. Our annual zakat gifts are awarded at the end of each Ramadan to two organizations, currently ranging from $50,000 - $80,000 in total.

Membership Levels

BACG has a three tiered membership format based on level of desired participation. All membership levels will donate the requisite amount within the designated time frame.

1. Voting Member

  • Able to nominate and pitch organizations.
  • Attends the pitch and finalist meetings.
  • Casts a vote to select the final recipients.

2. Non-Voting Member

  • No meeting attendance required.
  • No voting to select the final recipients.

3. Steering Committee

  • Manages the group for a period of two years. Families can serve on a rotating basis based on level of participation and interest.
  • Coordinates with AMCF.
  • Able to nominate and pitch organizations.
  • Attends all meetings.
  • Casts vote to select final recipients. 

Process
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Step 1

All new and returning members must fill out the following Membership Form for the 2022 giving cycle. The steering committee will contact accepted members.

Step 2

Members receive instructions to deposit $5,300 ($5,000 zakat contribution, $250 zakat-eligible AMF fee, $50 BACG fee*) to AMCF beginning three months before Ramadan (funds must be received by April 22nd at the latest). To deposit your funds click here.

​Step 3

Members present potential zakat eligible organizations and/or specific zakat eligible projects at a pitch meeting held three months before Ramadan. AMCF can assist members with identifying potential organizations to present and conducting due diligence. 

Step 4

Eligible members will vote to select two finalist organizations one week after the pitch meeting.

​Step 5

Representatives from the two finalist organizations will present to the group during the first week of Ramadan. Eligible members will vote to select a first place recipient (70% of the total donation) and a runner-up organization (30% of the total donation).

Step 6

Funds will be distributed by AMCF on the 27th of Ramadan. AMCF will send out donation receipts to members.
*Website maintenance and final in-person meeting overhead. $250 fee waived for existing donor advised fund holders of AMCF. ​
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