MCNJ

What MCNJ does

MCNJ — Muslim Community of New Jersey Masjid — is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Islamic community center incorporated in October 1992 and headquartered at 15 S 2nd St, Fords, New Jersey. It provides religious, educational, and social services to the Muslim community of Woodbridge Township and surrounding New Jersey areas, including daily and Jumaah prayers, Taraweeh and Eid programs, Nikaah ceremonies, funeral coordination (in partnership with Masjid Al-Wali and Marlboro Muslim Cemetery), counselling, and New Muslim orientation. Education is delivered through two flagship programs: the Sunday Islamic School at Iselin Middle School (the largest in New Jersey with over 300 students, established 1996) and the Maktab-As-Saffah weekday program covering Quran, Arabic, and the Five Pillars. Youth development is supplemented by partnerships with Young Muslim Brothers, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts.

The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Majlis-e-Shura with 14+ committee amirs covering Programs, Outreach, IT, FinTech, Maintenance, Sisters Affairs, Funeral Services, and Security, making it a volunteer-driven community institution. Its revenue model is donation-based: it accepts Zakat, Sadaqah, Fitrana, and general Masjid donations (all tax-deductible), collects membership dues, and runs paid programs including Iftar sponsorships ($1,300 weekday / $2,600 weekend) and facility rentals ($200 per event). Capital fundraising is underway for a new community center building. Operational technology is limited to third-party SaaS — Mohid for online donations, Muntazim LMS for Sunday School administration, and Zoom for Quranic Arabic classes — with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities.

The go-to-market is community-led and word-of-mouth, supported by a website (mcnjonline.com), weekly newsletter, social media, and in-person events such as Eid celebrations at Edison's Lake Papaianni. Brand strength is evidenced by the January 2024 Woodbridge Mayor McCormac proclamation recognizing Muslim Heritage Month, acknowledging MCNJ's standing in the township. The organization is an independent non-profit with no parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional investors.

Name

MCNJ

Legal name

Muslim Community of New Jersey Masjid

Website

https://mcnjonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MCNJ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Islamic community center in Fords, NJ, serving the Muslim community of Woodbridge Township with daily prayers, the largest Sunday Islamic School in New Jersey (300+ students), funeral and Nikaah services, counselling, and youth programs, funded through donations and membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services (Islamic Community Center)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Islamic community services
• Religious education programs
• Muslim community center
• Islamic prayer services
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fords

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: MCNJ receives donations from community members including Zakat (obligatory almsgiving), Sadaqah (voluntary charity), and Fitrana (charity at end of Ramadan). The organization is a 501c(3) non-profit, making all donations tax-deductible.
2. Membership Fees: MCNJ offers membership to community members who pay annual or periodic membership dues to support the Masjid operations and programs.
3. Facility Rental and Event Fees: MCNJ charges $200 for approved community events at their facility, covering use of premises, utilities, and cleanup costs.
4. Iftar and Event Sponsorship: During Ramadan, MCNJ organizes community Iftars with weekday sponsorship at $1300 and weekend sponsorship at $2600, plus partial sponsorship options starting at $100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCNJ is a 501c(3) non-profit Islamic Community Center that provides daily prayer services, Jumaah and Ramadan prayers, Islamic education through its Sunday Islamic School (300+ students) and Maktab-As-Saffah program, and family lifecycle services including funeral coordination, Nikah (Islamic marriage) ceremonies, counseling/mediation, and new Muslim support. The organization distributes Zakat, Sadaqah, and Fitrana, and runs youth development programs such as Young Muslim Brothers, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts to support the Muslim community of Woodbridge Township and surrounding New Jersey.

Product overview

MCNJ is a 501c(3) non-profit Islamic Community Center established in October 1992 in Fords, NJ, providing a unified suite of religious, educational, and social services. The core offering is the Masjid facility for daily prayers and Jumaah services, supplemented by educational programs including Maktab-As-Saffah (weekday Islamic school) and the MCNJ Sunday Islamic School (the largest in New Jersey with 300+ students). Additional services include Funeral Services, Nikaah (marriage) Services, Counselling Services, New Muslim Support, Ramadhan Prayers, Islamic Programs (halaqas, lectures), and Charity & Donations collection. Youth programming includes Young Muslim Brothers (YM) chapter, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. The organization also supports community building through donations (Masjid, Zakat, Waqf, Construction) via an online Mohid platform and uses Muntazim LMS for Sunday School operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCNJ Masjid / Islamic Community Center Primary facility offering daily prayer services, Jumaah khutbahs, religious guidance, community gatherings, and spiritual support for Muslims in the New Jersey area. Operates as a 501c(3) non-profit established in October 1992.
• MCNJ Sunday Islamic School The largest Sunday Islamic School in New Jersey with over 300 students, providing Islamic education according to the Quran and Sunnah based on high moral and ethical values. Classes held Sundays 10am-2pm at Iselin Middle School; administered by MCNJ with volunteer staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Maktab-As-Saffah Islamic education program for elementary and middle school students that complements public school education with Islamic teachings and Arabic reading/writing skills. Curriculum includes Quran recitation with makharij and tajweed, memorization of the 30th juz, Imaan (Five Pillars), and daily Islamic activities.
• Funeral Services Comprehensive funeral arrangement assistance working closely with Masjid Al-Wali, including burial plot coordination at Marlboro Muslim Cemetery and Namaaz-e-Janazaah prayer services at the Masjid.
• Nikaah Services Facilitation of Islamic marriage ceremonies including marriage license application guidance, pre-marital counselling sessions with the Religious Director, solemnization of marriage contracts, and paperwork completion.
• New Muslim Support Support services for individuals and families embracing Islam, including one-on-one discussions, Shahadah preparation, new Muslim packages with books and essential items, and mentorship matching.
• Counselling Services Social work and counselling services addressing family disputes, marriage counselling, mediation, bereavement, cultural challenges, generational issues, and matrimonial problems for community members.
• Ramadhan Prayers and Programs Holy month programming including Taraweeh prayers (20 rakats nightly by trained Huffaz), Qiyam-ul-Layl, Khatam Quran completion, Iftar and dinner for community members, Suhoor during last ten nights, and Itikaf arrangements. Eid prayers held at local park or community hall.
• Islamic Programs Regular religious lectures and educational programs including Friday Family Night dinners, Chai Shai sessions, An-Nawawi's 40 Hadith studies, Foundation of Faith youth halaqas, Saturday/Sunday Halaqas, children's programs, and Tafseer of Quran in English.
• Imaam's Corner Religious consultation services with Imaams available for personal meetings or office appointments to discuss religious and spiritual concerns. Office hours available Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings.
• Charity & Donations Distribution Distribution of Zakat, Sadaqah, and Fitrana to community members. Tax-deductible donation collection for various causes including Masjid operations, membership, Taraweeh expenses, Iftar sponsorship, and new building construction.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Masjid Al-WalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCNJ works closely with Masjid Al-Wali to provide comprehensive funeral services to the Muslim community. Masjid Al-Wali assists in providing funeral arrangements including Namaaz-e-Janazaah at the Masjid.
• Young Muslim Brothers (YM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYM is a national youth organization that serves the youth of today and develops them into the leaders of tomorrow. The Woodbridge chapter primarily meets on Saturdays between 5pm-10pm at MCNJ. They foster an Islamic environment where youth can feel a sense of belonging.
• Boy Scouts (#15)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoy Scouts program offered at MCNJ location. Develops leadership skills through community service and fun challenges. No prior scouting experience required.
• Girl Scouts (#83561)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirl Scouts program offered at MCNJ location. Centers around STEM, life skills development, outdoors, and entrepreneurship.
• MCNA (Muslim Community Network Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCNA collaborates with MCNJ for kids programs, including the Ramadan Weekly Series 'Dua can make the Impossible Possible' for kids aged 5-12.
• Marlboro Muslim CemeterycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCNJ assists community members in obtaining burial plots at Marlboro Muslim Cemetery as part of their funeral services coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dar-ul-Islah: Large Masjid in Teaneck, NJ with Sunday Islamic school, full-time Islamic education programs, Nikah, funeral, and community services. Comparable service breadth to MCNJ within the NJ market; overlaps on central/North NJ Muslim population.
• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Headquarters / Islamic Center of Plainfield: ISNA-affiliated Masjid in Plainfield, NJ — same geography as MCNJ. Offers comparable daily prayers, Sunday Islamic school, youth programs, and community events; competes for the same central NJ Muslim families and donors.

Emerging players

• Al-Maghrib Institute: Faith-based Islamic education provider offering seminars and structured curricula across North America. Overlaps with MCNJ's Islamic Programs / Halaqa offerings but delivers through traveling seminars rather than a permanent Masjid; comparable on educational content for adults.
• Zaytuna College: Liberal arts Islamic college in Berkeley, CA. Comparable as a faith-based institution offering structured Islamic education, though at higher-education level rather than the K-12/Sunday school niche MCNJ serves.

Others

• Marlboro Muslim Cemetery: Partner cemetery already working with MCNJ on funeral services. Functionally adjacent as the burial-placement counterpart to MCNJ's funeral coordination, and therefore highly comparable on the funeral-services value chain.
• Muntazim (LMS): Online Learning Management System used by MCNJ for Sunday Islamic School registration, fees, grades, attendance, and homework. Functionally adjacent as the technology enabler for MCNJ's largest education program.

Direct peers

• Muslim Community Center of Chicago (MCC): Full-service community center combining a Masjid with a full-time Islamic school (K-12), weekend school, youth, social services, and counseling — same integrated operating model as MCNJ, with deeper programming breadth and larger scale.
• Islamic Center of America (Dearborn, MI): One of the largest Masjids in the U.S., offering the same comprehensive suite of religious services, K-12/weekend Islamic school, funeral, Nikah, counseling, and youth programming as MCNJ, though at substantially larger scale. Directly comparable as a full-service community Masjid with diversified programs.

Broad incumbents

• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America): National faith-based organization supporting Masjids, Islamic schools, youth programming (Young Muslims), and social services across the U.S. Overlaps directly with MCNJ's religious, educational, and youth offerings as a parent-style network for community Masjids.
• Muslim American Society (MAS): National umbrella organization for American Muslim community institutions, providing programming, training, and resources to local Masjids and Islamic centers. Comparable to MCNJ in mission orientation but operates at a national umbrella scale rather than a single community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MCNJOnline
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcnjonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcnj

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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