Nisa Foundation

Name

Nisa Foundation

Legal name

Nisa Foundation

Website

https://nisafoundation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Women and Children (Domestic Violence Shelters)

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Emergency Shelter, NFIs & Winterization for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAG)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Women shelter network
• Muslim community support
• Crisis helpline services
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring donations. Nisa Foundation offers monthly giving programs, weekly Friday giving, and one-time donation options. Donations are eligible for tax receipts under Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines.
2. Zakat and Sadaqah: Islamic charitable giving (Zakat and Sadaqah) is a core revenue stream. The organization has a 100% Zakat policy, meaning all Zakat donations go directly to qualifying women and children. They provide a Zakat calculator and explicit Zakat policy for transparency.
3. Campaign Fundraising: Time-bound campaigns such as Ramadan appeals, Gaza Evacuees Support, Back to School, and special initiatives generate targeted donations. The organization also offers fundraising tools for community members to raise funds on behalf of Nisa Foundation.
4. Corporate and Grant Funding: The organization receives support from funders and corporate partners, though specific funder details are available on their dedicated 'Our Funders and Supporters' page.
5. Non-Monetary Donations: The organization accepts non-monetary donations including goods, services, and in-kind contributions to support shelter residents and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nisa Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit that delivers culturally sensitive, faith-based support services to Muslim women and children fleeing domestic violence and other crises. Its core offering comprises four interconnected programs: Nisa Homes (transitional shelters across 10 Canadian locations), Nisa Helpline (24/7 multilingual crisis support), Nisa Learning (community education workshops), and Nisa Mental Health (professional therapy). All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and funded primarily through donations, Zakat, Sadaqah, and grants.

Product overview

Nisa Foundation operates as a charitable organization with a platform-plus-services model, offering four core programs (Nisa Homes, Nisa Helpline, Nisa Learning, and Nisa Mental Health) alongside supplementary digital tools and campaigns. The core programs function as interconnected services: Nisa Helpline serves as the initial touchpoint for remote support and referrals, Nisa Homes provides transitional shelter, and Nisa Mental Health offers ongoing therapy. Nisa Learning complements these through community education. Additional offerings include a volunteer management portal, an online shop, an Islamic calendar, prayer times, a Zakat calculator, and specialized campaigns such as Ramadan Giving, Gaza Evacuees Support, and Back to School initiatives. The organization operates 10 locations across Canada and is registered as a Canadian charity (79931 0289 RR0001).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nisa Homes: Safe shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence
• Nisa Helpline
• Nisa Learning
• Nisa Mental Health

Products and services

• Nisa Homes

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,470 women and children sheltered
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KeelacoreTechnology or IntegrationKeela is used as Nisa Foundation's CRM and donor management platform. All personal information and donation data is stored through Keela, which provides their privacy notice for data handling compliance.
• CanadaHelpscoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadaHelps processes donations for Nisa Foundation. Payment data is stored by CanadaHelps and their privacy policy governs data handling for donation transactions.
• Mosques and Islamic CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner mosques and Islamic centers across Canada serve as community referral points, helping spread awareness about Nisa Foundation's services and referring individuals in need of support.
• Social Services and Government AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnerships with social services, government agencies, and healthcare providers who direct survivors to Nisa Foundation's shelter and support services.
• CBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage in CBC Radio One, CBC Calgary, CBC Windsor, and CBC Vancouver, helping raise awareness about Nisa Foundation's mission and services.
• Toronto StarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage in Toronto Star providing earned media exposure and brand awareness.
• Global NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage on Global News helping amplify Nisa Foundation's message to Canadian audiences.
• OMNI TelevisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultilingual television coverage through OMNI reaching diverse communities including new immigrants and non-English speakers.
• LINK CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage in LINK Canada reaching Muslim and multicultural audiences.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ernestine's Women's Shelter: Toronto-based emergency shelter for women and children fleeing abuse. Directly comparable to Nisa Homes in mission (women/children fleeing violence), service model (shelter + counseling), and Canadian urban footprint, though it is not faith-specific.
• Interval House: One of Canada's first shelters for women experiencing violence, based in Toronto. Closely comparable to Nisa Foundation on target population, shelter operations, 24/7 crisis line, and counseling services.
• A Safe Haven (Toronto): Toronto shelter serving women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Comparable in shelter-based service delivery, family intake model, and urban Canadian operating environment.
• Femaide: Quebec-based organization serving Muslim women and families facing domestic violence, cultural shock, and isolation. Most directly comparable peer given the shared faith-based, culturally sensitive service model for Muslim women.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Canada: National federation of YWCAs providing shelter, housing, and women's empowerment services across Canada. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the women's services space, though its portfolio is far wider than Nisa's faith-specific niche.
• Islamic Relief Canada: Faith-based humanitarian and development organization serving Canadian Muslim communities through Zakat collection, emergency relief, and advocacy. Comparable in donor base, Zakat/Sadaqah fundraising infrastructure, and faith-aligned community trust.
• Canadian Women's Foundation: National funder and convener focused on ending violence against women and gender equality. Comparable as a national-scale organization addressing domestic violence, though it primarily funds downstream partners rather than operating shelters directly.

Emerging players

• Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW): National organization advocating for the rights and well-being of Muslim women in Canada. Comparable in target demographic and advocacy remit, with meaningful but partial overlap with Nisa's direct-service shelter model.

Regional players

• MOSAIC: Vancouver-based settlement and integration agency serving immigrants and refugees, headquartered in the same BC market as Nisa's Burnaby legal address. Comparable in serving newcomer and refugee communities, though not specifically focused on domestic violence.

Others

• National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM): National Muslim advocacy and civil liberties organization. Comparable as a prominent national voice in Canada's Muslim community, with shared donor and community network, but its remit is advocacy rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nisa_foundation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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