ICNA Council for Social Justice

What ICNA Council for Social Justice does

ICNA Council for Social Justice (CSJ), legal name ICNA Foundation for Social Justice, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and established by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) to advocate for the rights of poor and oppressed communities in the United States. The organization operates a portfolio of advocacy programs spanning criminal justice reform, immigration justice, countering Islamophobia, homelessness, hunger and food justice, civic engagement, and the Muslim Prisoner Support Project, plus sub-brands such as the Muslim Alliance for Black Lives and the Beyond the Empty Plate hunger campaign. Its core service delivery is community organizing, coalition building, voter registration drives, civic engagement workshops, Know Your Rights trainings, anti-bullying workshops, and direct advocacy campaigns such as the annual Muslim Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill.

The organization's underlying technology is non-existent in the proprietary sense; operations rely on a website (icnacsj.org), email newsletters, social media, YouTube content, and webinars rather than a software platform. Distribution occurs through a grassroots network of 50,000+ Justice Embassadors (volunteers and donors), regional representatives in Chicago, Dallas, and Orange County, and a coalition of 50+ partner organizations including ACLU, CAIR, NAACP, Islamic Relief USA, and the Prison Policy Initiative.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, with 50,000+ individual donors supporting the work via one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, Zakat contributions (under the 'fi sabilillah' category), appreciated stock, Donor Advised Funds, and vehicle donations. Suggested donation tiers range from $25 to $1,000. The organization claims 90% of donations go directly to programs. It is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Mustafa White, with Dr. Arif Mannan serving as Executive Director, and operates with a stated 1-10 person employee base.

Name

ICNA Council for Social Justice

Legal name

ICNA Foundation for Social Justice

Website

https://icnacsj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICNA Council for Social Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization established by ICNA that mobilizes Muslim Americans through grassroots organizing, voter registration, civic education, and coalition-based advocacy across criminal justice, immigration, Islamophobia, hunger, and homelessness issues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Justice Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Racial & Ethnic Justice Organizations (BPAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Social justice advocacy
• Civil rights advocacy
• Muslim community services
• Civic engagement programs
• Criminal justice reform

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization generates revenue primarily through individual donations from supporters. Donation options include one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and custom amounts. Suggested donation tiers include $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, and $1,000. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Zakat Contributions: Donations may be made as Zakat (Islamic almsgiving) under the 'fi sabilillah' (cause of Allah) category, as certified by Islamic jurisprudence. This provides an alternative giving mechanism for Muslim donors who wish to fulfill their religious obligation.
3. Alternative Giving Options: The organization accepts donations via mail (check), appreciated stock, Donor Advised Funds (DAF), and vehicle donations, providing multiple vehicles for supporters to contribute.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ICNA Council for Social Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that delivers social justice and civil rights programs for American Muslims and marginalized communities. Core offerings include civic engagement and voter registration, criminal justice reform advocacy, counter-Islamophobia education, immigration justice support, homelessness and hunger advocacy, and the Muslim Prisoner Support Project serving incarcerated Muslims across 400+ correctional facilities. Services are funded through donations and delivered at no cost via community organizing, workshops, campaigns, and coalition partnerships.

Product overview

ICNA Council for Social Justice (CSJ) is a social justice/human rights organization offering a portfolio of advocacy programs and initiatives rather than a traditional product platform. The organization operates through interconnected core programs including Civic Engagement, Criminal Justice Reform, Countering Islamophobia, Immigration Justice, Homelessness Advocacy, Hunger and Food Justice, Muslim Prisoner Support Project (MPSP), and Muslim Alliance for Black Lives (MABL). Supporting features include Anti-Bullying Workshops and Know Your Rights Workshops. The organization also runs specific campaigns like the Rigged Campaign against predatory sports betting. All programs are delivered through community organizing, advocacy, education, and coalition building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Muslim Prisoner Support Project (MPSP): A dedicated program providing spiritual support, educational resources, and advocacy for incarcerated Muslims, ensuring religious rights, facilitating family connections, and supporting successful reentry into society.
• Muslim Alliance for Black Lives (MABL)
• Beyond the Empty Plate

Products and services

• Civic Engagement Program
• Criminal Justice Reform Program
• Countering Islamophobia Program
• Immigration Justice Program
• Homelessness Advocacy Program
• Hunger and Food Justice Program
• Muslim Prisoner Support Project (MPSP)
• Muslim Alliance for Black Lives (MABL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ Qurans delivered to inmates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil rights organization collaborating on protecting civil liberties and advocating for systemic change. ICNA CSJ works with ACLU on issues of mutual concern including surveillance, free speech, and religious liberty.
• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Muslim civil rights organization working on advocacy, legal support, and education. ICNA CSJ partners with CAIR on Muslim Advocacy Day and various advocacy campaigns.
• Muslim AdvocatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational civil rights organization working to dismantle structural racism and anti-Muslim hatred. Partners on policy advocacy and legal initiatives.
• NAACPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Collaboration on racial justice, criminal justice reform, and issues affecting communities of color.
• Islamic Relief USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, food security, and community development. Coordination on humanitarian and relief efforts.
• Muslim American SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots American Muslim organization with chapters nationwide. Collaboration on community organizing and advocacy initiatives.
• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor umbrella organization for Muslim communities in North America. Partnership on convention, educational programs, and community outreach.
• ICNA ReliefmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian relief organization addressing poverty and disaster response. Coordination on material resource facilitation and community support programs.
• Feeding AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Partnership on food security advocacy and addressing hunger in America.
• National Immigration ForummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration advocacy organization working for fair and humane immigration policies. Collaboration on immigration justice campaigns.
• Prison Policy InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCriminal justice research and advocacy organization. Partnership on criminal justice reform research and policy advocacy.
• Interfaith AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based civic engagement organization building interfaith coalitions. Collaboration on interfaith dialogue and coalition-building initiatives.
• Helping Hand USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian relief organization. Partnership on international and domestic relief efforts.
• Why HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunger advocacy organization building the movement to end hunger. Partnership on hunger advocacy and food justice campaigns.
• USCMO (U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization of Muslim community groups. Partnership on Muslim Advocacy Day 2026 and collective advocacy efforts.
• Young MuslimsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNation's largest Muslim youth organization. Partnership on the 'Rigged' campaign addressing sports betting harm, including both Brothers and Sisters divisions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MPower Change: American Muslim social justice organization focused on grassroots advocacy, digital mobilization, and campaigns on Islamophobia, immigration, and civil rights. Comparable in demographic focus and advocacy model but with a younger, digital-first orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief USA: Faith-based humanitarian organization addressing poverty, food security, and disaster relief. Listed as an ICNA CSJ partner; comparable in faith-based donor base and Zakat-eligible fundraising model, but focused on humanitarian aid rather than advocacy.
• NAACP: The nation's oldest and largest racial-justice civil rights organization. ICNA CSJ partners with NAACP on racial-justice and criminal-justice-reform work, but NAACP is far larger and operates across all communities of color rather than a Muslim-specific focus.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Large, established civil rights organization operating across a much broader portfolio of issues (free speech, surveillance, religious liberty). Overlaps with ICNA CSJ on civil-liberties and immigration advocacy but serves a national, multi-faith constituency.

Direct peers

• Muslim Advocates: National civil rights organization focused on anti-Muslim discrimination, policy advocacy, and legal initiatives. Directly comparable in policy-advocacy model, donor base, and federal-level engagement on Islamophobia and structural racism.
• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC): American Muslim public affairs and advocacy organization working on civic engagement, media, and policy. Directly comparable in mission, target demographic, and engagement model, with a broader Hollywood and media-relations orientation.
• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): The leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the US. Directly comparable to ICNA CSJ in mission (anti-Islamophobia, civil rights, civic engagement), donor base, and coalition partnerships, with CAIR being significantly larger and more established.
• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): Umbrella organization for Muslim communities in North America and an active ICNA CSJ partner. Comparable as a faith-based American Muslim institution with overlapping programmatic reach (education, conventions, community organizing) but a broader religious-services mandate.
• Emgage: Muslim American civic engagement organization focused on voter mobilization and policy advocacy. Directly comparable in voter-registration focus, Muslim-community donor base, and coalition-driven advocacy model.

Regional players

• American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP): US-based Muslim-American professional association focused on health equity and civic engagement. Partial overlap with ICNA CSJ's civic-engagement and health-equity-adjacent work, but narrower professional-membership focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@icnacsj
• Xx.com/icnacsj

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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