About CIMCHA Intel

CIMCHA Intel is a directory of US-based Shia Muslim nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to provide a single, accurate, public reference for the American Shia Muslim community ecosystem — useful to community members, researchers, journalists, and potential partners.

Our sources

• IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search and Business Master File
• IRS Form 990 public filings (via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
• Publicly listed organizational websites and social media profiles
• Community submissions reviewed and verified by CIMCHA

Our methodology

Every organization in this directory has been manually verified before publication. We classify by sub-tradition (Twelver, Ismaili, Bohra, Zaidi) where possible. Borderline cases remain unpublished until verified.

Privacy

We publish only public, organization-level information. We do not publish personal home addresses or personal mobile numbers, even when these appear on public IRS filings. Officers and directors are listed by name and role as reported on Form 990 — this is public record by law.