As the year ends and tax season approaches, people typically increase their charitable giving. But what if you could do more — give generously, save taxes legally, and build lasting reward?
In this practical session, Attorney Yaser Ali will show how a Family Foundation can function as a modern waqf—a vehicle that lets you give and invest strategically, support causes you care about, and reduce your taxable income at the same time.
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
You’ll learn:
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How to set up a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit entity before year-end to maximize tax deductions
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The key differences between a Donor Advised Fund and a Foundation, and when each makes sense
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How to use these tools for Zakat and Sadaqah locally and internationally
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How to include a bequest (wasiyah) in your estate plan to continue your charitable impact beyond your lifetime
Whether you give a little or a lot, this session will show you how to turn your generosity into Smarter Sadaqah—charity that saves taxes, multiplies blessings, and builds your family’s legacy of ongoing good.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About Shaykh Yaser
Shaykh Hafiz Yaser Ali, J.D., is a trusts & estates attorney specializing in helping American Muslims create tax-efficient, Sharia-compliant estate plans. Yaser is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley School of Law and is trained in classical Islamic Inheritance Law.
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- For a talk about advance care planning: https://youtu.be/hSVVdlQ_ocI
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- More Islamic perspectives on end-of-life matters: https://mcceastbay.org/end-of-life
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- More Hafiz Yaser: https://mcceastbay.org/yaser
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- Wills & Trusts attorneys in the community: https://mcceastbay.org/will/