Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition

What Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition does

The Muslim Women's Coalition (formerly Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition) is a Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 by Janan Najeeb to promote accurate understanding of Islam and support Muslim women and families. Headquartered at the Islamic Resource Center in Greenfield, Wisconsin, the organization operates a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified technology product: the IRC houses Wisconsin's largest Islamic lending library with 5,000+ items; Our Peaceful Home provides culturally specific domestic violence advocacy in seven languages; the Wisconsin Muslim Journal is an independent media outlet producing 100+ feature stories annually read in 58 countries; and the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival is now in its 10th year in partnership with Milwaukee Film. Supporting programming includes a Speakers Bureau delivering 100+ engagements per year, monthly Networking Brunch events, youth mentorship, a Summer Reading Camp, book clubs, and a Muslim Public Health initiative including an annual Mental Health Conference.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across individual and corporate donations, foundation grants (United Way Racial Equity Fund, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Brewers Community Foundation, Kolaga Family Charitable Trust, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families), event sponsorships ($500-$1,000 tiers for the film festival), and modest program fees ($15 Networking Brunch at the door; $20/month Tatreez embroidery workshops). Distribution is community-led: services are delivered through the physical IRC facility, school partnerships (Hamilton High School, South Division High School), interfaith and institutional Speakers Bureau engagements, and an emerging paid-media presence via the 2024 Connecting Hearts, Strengthening Communities campaign. In fall 2024, MWC rebranded from Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition to Muslim Women's Coalition to reflect a regional rather than city-only footprint, supported by 27 years of community trust and an award-winning leadership team (Woman of Distinction 2024, Rotary Person of the Year, Frank Zeidler Award for Social Justice and Activism).

Name

Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition

Legal name

Muslim Women's Coalition

Website

https://mmwconline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Muslim Women's Coalition is a Wisconsin nonprofit founded in 1994 that empowers Muslim women, families, and refugees through education, advocacy, and community services, operating the state's largest Islamic lending library, culturally specific domestic violence support, the Wisconsin Muslim Journal, and the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Advocacy & Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

Keywords

• Community advocacy services
• Cultural education programs
• Domestic violence services
• Immigrant resettlement support
• Interfaith outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations supporting general operations, programs, and initiatives
2. Sponsorships: Film festival sponsorships at various levels ($1,000 Supporting Sponsor, $500 Community Sponsor) with recognition benefits
3. Program Fees: Event fees such as Networking Brunch ($15 at door) and Tatreez Workshop ($20/month)
4. Grants: Funding from organizations including United Way Racial Equity Fund for Connecting Hearts campaign and other foundation support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Muslim Women's Coalition is a nonprofit community organization that educates, inspires, and builds community for Muslim women, families, and the broader Milwaukee area through a portfolio of interconnected programs. Its core offerings include the Islamic Resource Center (Wisconsin's largest Islamic lending library with over 5,000 items), Our Peaceful Home (culturally specific domestic abuse and family strengthening services), the Wisconsin Muslim Journal (independent media publication producing 100+ feature stories annually), the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, youth mentorship and education programs, the Be A Buddy Program for Afghan refugees, Speakers Bureau presentations, and interfaith outreach.

Product overview

The Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition (MWC) operates as a community nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified technology product. The core programs include the Islamic Resource Center (IRC), Wisconsin's largest Islamic lending library; Our Peaceful Home, a culturally specific domestic abuse and family strengthening program; the Wisconsin Muslim Journal independent media publication; and the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival annual event. Supporting youth and family programs include the Be A Buddy Program for Afghan children, Women's Sewing Circle, Youth Mentorship Programs, Youth Gardening Club, Summer Reading and Activity Camp, and book clubs. Community education is delivered through the Speakers Bureau, Networking Brunch, Muslim Public Health initiatives, and the Islamic Bookstore. A recent rebranding campaign, Connecting Hearts, Strengthening Communities, celebrates Muslim women and girls through media outreach. The organization functions as a mission-driven nonprofit rather than a technology company, with no commercial product offerings, APIs, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Islamic Resource Center: Wisconsin's largest Islamic lending library offering books, magazines, DVDs, and educational materials on Islam and Muslims
• Wisconsin Muslim Journal
• Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival
• Our Peaceful Home

Products and services

• Islamic Resource Center (IRC) Wisconsin's largest Islamic lending library offering over 5,000 items including fiction and non-fiction books for adults, children and teens, educational magazines, cookbooks, Arabic language materials, theology resources, DVDs, music CDs, and textiles. Serves as an essential educational resource for schools, universities, businesses, law enforcement, healthcare centers, and community organizations.
• Our Peaceful Home A culturally specific family strengthening and domestic abuse program providing confidential advocacy services, safety planning, emergency housing, counseling, and interpreter services in Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, Malay, Burmese, Rohingya, and Somali languages.
• Wisconsin Muslim Journal (WMJ) The first independent media group reporting on the American Muslim experience throughout Wisconsin, producing over 100 feature stories annually covering entrepreneurship, social issues, political activity, Islamic arts, and notable individuals. Read in 58 countries.
• Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival (MMFF) Wisconsin's premier Muslim film festival celebrating the transformative power of storytelling through film. The annual four-day event showcases diverse films exploring Muslim experiences from around the world, followed by post-screening discussions. Partnership with Milwaukee Film at Oriental Theatre.
• Be A Buddy Program A youth mentorship program that pairs Afghan children and teens with similar-aged local youth for recreational and educational experiences. Participants engage in ESL activities, arts and crafts, sports, and other social experiences every other Saturday at Hamilton High School.
• Youth Mentorship Programs High-quality, culturally relevant youth programs providing opportunities for skill development and positive lifestyle choices. Includes summer empowerment camps, field trips, community service projects, physical activities, art sessions, and STEM workshops.
• Youth Gardening Club An eight-week summer program introducing kids to biology and agriculture through hands-on learning. Led by specialist Linda Wolk, covering seed science, soil education, water education, and taste testing of fresh foods. For youth ages 11-18.
• Summer Reading and Activity Camp A free six-week summer program for elementary students K5 through 8th grade at the Islamic Resource Center. Combines reading activities, team building, art projects, and visits from educational entertainers like Mad Science and Wehr Nature Center.
• Speakers Bureau Wisconsin's primary resource on Islam providing expert speakers for presentations, training sessions, workshops, seminars, lectures, and panel discussions. Addresses topics including Islam, Muslims, women, gender equity, social justice, and cultural literacy.
• Networking Brunch Monthly community networking event at the Islamic Resource Center welcoming people of all socio-cultural and faith backgrounds. Features discussions on topics ranging from Islamic subjects to cooking, art, politics, and health.
• Muslim Public Health Health education initiatives including women's health programs, general health and family wellness sessions, and an annual Mental Health Conference bridging service gaps in the behavioral health community for Wisconsin's Muslim population.
• Tatreez Workshop: Sisters Sip & Stitch A weekly Tatreez (Palestinian embroidery) workshop held at the Islamic Resource Center where participants learn traditional embroidery techniques, available for a $20 monthly subscription including materials.
• Women's Sewing Circle A sewing program for Afghan women held at Hamilton High School's sewing lab. Provides fabric and sewing supplies, building community while teaching employable skills. Serves as a safe space for women to connect, share stories, and receive parenting classes and therapy sessions.
• Book Clubs and Islamic Bookstore Adult and youth book clubs at the Islamic Resource Center where members vote on reading material and meet monthly to discuss chapters, combined with a bookstore featuring Qurans, prayer rugs, thobes, abayas, hijabs, children's books and games, prayer beads, Arabic art, greeting cards, cookbooks, and Islamic decor.
• Connecting Hearts, Strengthening Communities Campaign A rebranding and awareness campaign funded by the United Way Racial Equity Fund celebrating Muslim women and girls through social media, billboards, and digital ads. Challenges stereotypes and showcases Muslim women's contributions to Milwaukee's diverse social fabric.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 speaking engagements annually through Speakers Bureau
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Milwaukee FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 10th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. MWC partners with Greater Milwaukee Foundation on community programming and film festival initiatives.
• Milwaukee FilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival at Oriental Theatre (2230 N Farwell Ave). Milwaukee Film hosts the festival and provides venue and promotion.
• UW-Madison Boren Awards SAFLIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Asia Flagship Language Initiative students visit the Islamic Resource Center annually to engage with Turkish and Indonesian speakers and learn about Islamic culture.
• U.S. Department of State NCIVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWC hosts international visitors chosen by embassies as part of the National Council for International Visitors program, sharing knowledge about Muslim community in Milwaukee.
• Milwaukee Public MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational programming for children's summer activities, including nature and wildlife education.
• Wehr Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational programming for children's summer activities focusing on nature and wildlife.
• Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides reptile education programming for children's summer activities with live animal presentations.
• HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides pet education and animal welfare programming for children's summer activities.
• Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful (KGMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides recycling and environmental education programming for children's summer activities.
• Milwaukee Classic PizzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides pizza for summer program movie day celebration as community sponsor.
• Tosa Block PartyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing LEGO building activities for children's summer programming.
• Islamic Society of MilwaukeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin's largest Muslim institution operating three mosques; MWC collaborates on community outreach and programming.
• Froedtert and the Medical College of WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership supporting community health initiatives and public health education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Islamic Society of Milwaukee: Wisconsin's largest Muslim institution operating three mosques; MWC's closest collaborator and a community-organization peer serving overlapping Muslim populations in Milwaukee with complementary programming.
• Arab American Family Support Center: A nonprofit providing culturally and linguistically competent social services to Arab American and immigrant communities, including domestic violence services—directly comparable to MWC's Our Peaceful Home program and refugee resettlement support.
• ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services): One of the largest Arab American community nonprofits in the U.S., offering social services, youth programs, advocacy, and cultural programming—comparable to MWC's full portfolio with significantly greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): The largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, operating nationally with offices in many states—overlaps with MWC's advocacy and education work but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Islamic Relief USA: A national Muslim humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, refugee support, and development programs—overlaps with MWC's refugee resettlement work and interfaith outreach, with a much larger donor base.

Emerging players

• Muslim Advocates: A national legal advocacy and policy organization promoting civil rights for American Muslims—comparable to MWC's Speakers Bureau and Connecting Hearts campaign focus on combating Islamophobia through education and advocacy.
• MPower Change: A Muslim American social justice organization focused on civic engagement and grassroots advocacy—comparable to MWC's broader advocacy and women's empowerment mission, though with a more national digital-first approach.
• Asiyah Women's Center: A nonprofit providing culturally sensitive services to Muslim women and families experiencing domestic violence—directly comparable niche focus to MWC's Our Peaceful Home program.

Regional players

• Salam School: A Milwaukee-area Islamic school with overlapping educator networks and community ties to MWC; comparable in regional Muslim community focus with a narrower K-12 educational mission rather than MWC's broad advocacy and services portfolio.

Others

• PFLAG National: A national advocacy organization providing support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families—structurally comparable as a community-led nonprofit with chapter-based advocacy, peer support, and education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wisconsinmuslimjournal
• Instagraminstagram.com/wisconsinmuslimjournal
• Xx.com/mkemwc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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