Islamic Institute of Orange County

What Islamic Institute of Orange County does

Islamic Institute of Orange County (IIOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mosque and Islamic institution established in 1991 and headquartered at 1220 N State College Blvd, Anaheim, California, where it serves the Muslim community of Orange County and the broader Southern California region. The organization operates as a comprehensive religious, educational, and community hub: it provides five daily prayers and Friday Jumah services, marriage officiation, a 349-capacity Multipurpose Room available for event rental, and a portfolio of demographic-specific programs including the Qur'an Institute (serving over 200 students across ages), Minaret Academy (full-time Pre-K through 8th grade Islamic school), and dedicated sub-brands for youth (Young), women (Woman), seniors 55+ (Silver), individuals with special needs (Special), new Muslims and outreach (Guide), Girl Scouts Troops 3357/3119, and families.

The business model is donation- and contribution-driven with diversified revenue streams: unrestricted general donations, restricted Zakat funds (disbursed in partnership with Uplift Charity and ICNA Relief), memorial and honor gifts, stock gifts, planned giving/bequests, tiered Waqf Prayer Space Sponsorships ranging from $500 to $10,000 per designated space, and ancillary fee income such as $100 Girl Scout registrations and MPR rental fees. Go-to-market is community-led and organic — word-of-mouth, mosque tours, school presentations, an active social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube), email newsletters, and earned media coverage (Voice of OC, LA Times, OC Register). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (President Samer Soubra, Vice President Dr. Sana Khan, Treasurer Mohammed Almoradi, plus Nino Abboushi and Imtiaz Mohammady) under the religious leadership of Sheikh Mohamad El Zahed, and hired its inaugural Executive Director in 2021 alongside additional program staff.

There is no proprietary technology, software product, or AI/ML capability associated with IIOC; its operating technology is limited to standard nonprofit infrastructure (Neon One–powered website, Neon CRM/membership portal, Jotform registration forms). The organization's competitive position rests on a three-decade community ecosystem, multi-generational programming breadth, and physical-anchored service delivery rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Islamic Institute of Orange County

Legal name

Islamic Institute of Orange County

Website

https://iioc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Islamic Institute of Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mosque and Islamic institution in Anaheim, California, serving thousands of community members annually with prayer services, Islamic education (Minaret Academy K–8 and Qur'an Institute), demographic-specific programs, and donation-funded community services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Islamic education
• Community programs
• Mosque services
• Youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

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. General Donations: Unrestricted donations supporting mosque operations, utilities, programming, events, classes, building improvements, and general operations. This is the most flexible form of support allowing the organization to allocate funds where most needed.
2. Zakat Donations: Restricted funding supporting zakat-eligible expenses, programming, and families in need. Partnered with Uplift Charity and ICNA Relief to disburse to local families.
3. Memorial and Honor Gifts: Donations made in honor or memory of loved ones, supporting education, dawah, Qur'an, incarcerated Muslims, and community programming.
4. Prayer Space Sponsorship: Tiered sponsorship program for designated prayer spaces ranging from $500 to $10,000 per space. Includes Waqf (perpetual endowment) donations for ongoing rewards.
5. Girl Scouts Registration: $100 registration fee for Girl Scouts programming.
6. Stock Gifts: Donations of appreciated stock, providing tax benefits while supporting IIOC.
7. Planned Giving: Bequests and estate planning designations allowing donors to support IIOC after their passing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Islamic Institute of Orange County (IIOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mosque and Islamic institution that delivers daily prayer services, Friday Jumah prayers, Qur'anic and Islamic education through its Qur'an Institute and Minaret Academy (Pre-K to 8th grade), and a portfolio of demographic-specific community programs (Young, Woman, Silver, Special Needs, Girl Scouts, Guide for new Muslims). It also provides marriage officiation, facility rental, and a Waqf-based prayer space sponsorship program, funded primarily through community donations and Zakat.

Product overview

IIOC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mosque and Islamic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include daily prayer services and Friday Jumah prayers, the Qur'an Institute for Qur'anic education, and the Guide program for new Muslim support and outreach. The organization serves all age groups through dedicated programs: Young (youth), Woman (women's empowerment), Silver (seniors 55+), Special Needs (individuals with learning differences), and Muslim Girl Scouts. Additional services include marriage officiation, Multipurpose Room venue rental, and prayer space sponsorship through a Waqf donation program. The institution operates Minaret Academy (full-time Pre-K to 8th grade Islamic school) as a related entity, along with Saturday School and after-school programs. All programs are supported by multiple donation mechanisms including general, Zakat, stock, matching, and planned giving options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qur'an Institute: Program encouraging Muslims of all ages to develop a love for the Qur'an by learning how to read, recite, memorize, and understand the Qur'an.
• Guide
• Young
• Woman
• Silver
• Special
• Family
• Girl Scouts

Products and services

• Prayer Services
• Qur'an Institute
• Minaret Academy
• Young Program
• Woman Program
• Silver Program
• Special Needs Program
• Muslim Girl Scouts
• Guide Program
• Family Programs
• Marriage Officiation
• Multipurpose Room Rental
• Donation and Sponsorship Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving thousands of community members annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uplift CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOC partners with Uplift Charity to help disburse Zakat funding to local families in need. Zakat funding supports zakat-eligible expenses, programming, and families requiring financial assistance.
• ICNA ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly food drives (first Saturday) and diaper drives (third Friday) in partnership with ICNA Relief. Programs provide food packages and diapers to local community members in need.
• Art and Wilderness InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Special Needs Hiking Club held first Saturday of each month. The institute provides trained hiking leaders and volunteers for outdoor activities for individuals with special needs and learning differences.
• Olive Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver program partners with Olive Community Services to provide workshops and programs supporting senior community members' mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Minaret AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-time Pre-K to 8th grade Islamic school operating as part of IIOC's educational services. Also includes Saturday School and after-school programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baitul Hameed Mosque (Chino, CA): Inland Empire-area mosque providing prayer services, full-time Islamic school, and community programming. Comparable in operating model and educational offerings to IIOC.
• Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC): Orange County-based mosque offering prayer services, Islamic education, and community programs. Directly competes for congregants and donors in the same Southern California geography as IIOC.
• Islamic Center of Long Beach: Long Beach-based Islamic center providing prayer services, education, and community programming to a Southern California Muslim community. Similar operational model and program mix to IIOC.
• King Fahd Mosque (Santa Ana): Prominent mosque in adjacent Santa Ana offering daily prayers, Islamic education, and community services. Competes for the same Orange County Muslim demographic as IIOC.
• Islamic Center of Irvine: Another Southern California mosque serving a Muslim community in Orange County with prayer services, religious education, and community programming of comparable scope to IIOC. Most directly comparable geographic and functional peer.

Others

• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): National Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization; not a direct service competitor but operates within the same American Muslim institutional ecosystem and addresses overlapping community needs (anti-Islamophobia support) that IIOC's Guide program also serves.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): National umbrella organization for North American Muslim communities that provides guidance, resources, and coordination across hundreds of member mosques including community institutions like IIOC.
• Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA): National Islamic organization IIOC already partners with through ICNA Relief; operates across North America providing social services, dawah, and educational programming similar in scope to IIOC's offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ocmuslim
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ocmuslim
• Facebookfacebook.com/ocmuslim
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocmuslim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-institute-of-orange-county

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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