Islamic Foundation of Toronto

What Islamic Foundation of Toronto does

The Islamic Foundation of Toronto (IFT) is a non-profit religious corporation incorporated in Ontario, Canada, founded in 1969 — making it one of the oldest Muslim institutions in the country. IFT operates from a 53,000 sq. ft. purpose-built masjid at 441 Nugget Ave, Scarborough, constructed in 1992, which features white-stone architecture, a copper-clad dome, and a 125-foot minaret. The facility houses separate prayer halls for brothers and sisters, a 400-capacity gymnasium, a 240-capacity cafeteria, a library of religious texts, an on-site mortuary, and administrative offices.

IFT delivers a cradle-to-grave portfolio of services to Muslim families and individuals across the Greater Toronto Area. Its education arm comprises five programs — Full-Time Hifz, Evening Hifz, Evening Madrassah, Sunday School, and Summer Hifz — with monthly tuition ranging from $55 to $300 per family and tiered discounts for Hafiz/Hafiza students. Community services include Nikah marriages performed by licensed officiants, funeral coordination under TSO Restricted License XX-1535 with burial access at four partner cemeteries, facility rentals for weddings and Aqiqa ceremonies, a free CRA-administered tax clinic, weekly youth and seniors programming, and the Feeding Faithfully meal program (operating since 2005). International humanitarian relief is active across eight countries, and the organization has cumulatively distributed over $10M in Zakat to community members in need.

IFT is governed by a Majlis (board) and staffed by approximately 101–250 personnel led by Head Imam Mufti Yusuf Badat and Religious School Principal Qari Yunus Ingar. The organization does not operate proprietary technology platforms — service delivery is anchored by in-person visits, a WordPress website, WhatsApp groups, and Google Forms for registration. Revenue is generated from program tuition, facility rentals, professional services (marriage/funeral fees), and a dominant reliance on community donations including Zakat and Sadaqah. There is no parent company, no outside ownership, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed venture or equity funding; the sole documented grant is a $0 agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada dated 2025-02-10.

Name

Islamic Foundation of Toronto

Legal name

Islamic Foundation of Toronto

Website

https://islamicfoundation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Islamic Foundation of Toronto, founded in 1969, is one of Canada's oldest Muslim non-profit organizations, operating a 53,000 sq. ft. Scarborough masjid that delivers religious education (Hifz and Madrassah programs), marriage and funeral services, facility rentals, and community programs including feeding, tax, youth, seniors, and international relief for GTA Muslims.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious education services
• Islamic funeral services
• Mosque community services
• Quran memorization programs
• Community humanitarian aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Religious Education Programs: Monthly tuition fees collected from families for various Islamic education programs including Full-Time Hifz, Evening Hifz, Evening Madrassah, Sunday School, and Summer Hifz programs.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from gymnasium, cafeteria, and main prayer hall bookings for weddings, Aqiqa ceremonies, and other private events. The rental income supports the mosque's operational costs.
3. Marriage Services: Imams who are licensed marriage officers perform Nikah ceremonies and handle all necessary paperwork for couples.
4. Funeral Services: Funeral coordination services including mortuary/ghusl, Salat ul-Janaza prayer services, and burial services at designated graveyards. Licensed under TSO Restricted (License XX-1535).
5. Donations and Zakat: Voluntary donations from the community including Zakat (mandatory charity), Sadaqah, and general donations. The organization has distributed $10M in Zakat to date. Donations support relief programs, community services, and operational costs.
6. Tax Clinic Services: Free tax preparation services through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) administered by Canada Revenue Agency. Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Islamic Foundation of Toronto is a non-profit religious organization that operates a mosque and provides Islamic education programs (Full-Time Hifz, Evening Hifz, Evening Madrassah, Sunday School, Summer Hifz), community lifecycle services (licensed funeral services with on-site mortuary, Nikah marriage ceremonies, facility rentals), charitable programs (Zakah distribution, Feeding Faithfaithfully meals, free tax clinic, youth and seniors programs), and international humanitarian relief efforts across eight countries.

Product overview

Islamic Foundation of Toronto is a community mosque institution offering a diverse portfolio of religious education programs and community services. The core offerings include religious schools (Full-Time Hifz, Evening Hifz, Evening Madrassah, Sunday School, and Summer Hifz) focused on Qur'an memorization and Islamic education. Community services include funeral services with mortuary facilities, marriage services, facility rentals, and free services such as the Feeding Faithfully meal program, tax clinic (CVITP), and Zakah distribution. Additional programs serve youth, seniors, international relief efforts, and dawah/outreach activities. The organization operates from its Scarborough location serving the Greater Toronto Area Muslim community since 1969.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Hifz Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 380 Hifz graduates leading Taraweeh prayers worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pine Ridge Memorial GardenminorOthersDesignated cemetery partner providing burial services for Muslim deceased. The Islamic Foundation coordinates access and arrangements for families needing burial services at this location.
• Duffin Meadows CemeteryminorOthersDesignated cemetery partner providing burial services for Muslim deceased as part of the comprehensive funeral services offered by the Islamic Foundation.
• Toronto Muslim CemeteryminorOthersDesignated cemetery partner providing burial services for Muslim deceased as part of the Islamic Foundation's funeral coordination services.
• Muslim Green CemeteryminorOthersDesignated cemetery partner providing burial services for Muslim deceased with access coordinated through the Islamic Foundation's funerals department.
• Canada Revenue Agency (CVRITP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Islamic Foundation participates in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, providing free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Islamic Institute of Toronto: A Mississauga-based Islamic educational institution offering Hifz programs, Islamic studies, and community services. Directly comparable to IFT's Hifz and religious school portfolio, serving the same GTA Muslim population.
• Islamic Center of America: One of the largest mosques in North America, located in Dearborn, Michigan. It offers comprehensive services including religious education, funeral services, marriage officiating, and community programming — directly comparable to IFT's full-lifecycle community service model, though at a larger scale and in a different geography.
• Masjid Al-Noor Toronto: A Toronto-area community mosque offering prayer services, Quran classes, and community programming. Directly comparable to IFT as a Toronto-based worship and educational institution serving local Muslim families.
• Scarborough Muslim Association: A community mosque also located in Scarborough, Ontario, providing religious education, prayer services, and youth programs to GTA Muslims. It is a direct geographic competitor to IFT, serving overlapping demographics in the same neighborhood.
• Bait-ul-Islam Mosque: A large GTA-area mosque serving the Muslim community with religious education, prayer services, and youth programs. Comparable to IFT as a multi-service community mosque in the Greater Toronto Area, competing for the same congregants and donor base.

Emerging players

• Canadian Muslim Congress: A Canadian national organization representing Muslim community interests, providing programming and advocacy. Comparable to IFT in serving the Canadian Muslim community but operating at a national advocacy level rather than a single-mosque service level.
• Islamic Relief Canada: A Canadian humanitarian aid organization running Zakat collection, disaster relief programs across multiple countries, and community development initiatives. Comparable to IFT's Zakat distribution and 8-country relief programs, operating in the same fundraising space among Canadian Muslim donors.
• Jamiat ul-Ansar of Canada: A Canadian Sunni Muslim organization providing religious education, chaplaincy services, and community programs. Comparable to IFT's religious education and community service offerings within the Canadian Muslim organizational landscape.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): ISNA is the largest umbrella Muslim organization in North America, headquartered in Plainfield, Indiana. It operates as a broad incumbent with overlapping services including religious conventions, educational programs, and community services across North America — comparable to IFT as a large-scale, multi-service Islamic community institution.

Others

• National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM): A Canadian Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Thematically related to IFT as a Canadian Muslim institution but operates in policy advocacy rather than direct religious service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iftlive
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/islamicfoundationca
• Facebookfacebook.com/iftlive
• Instagraminstagram.com/islamicfoundationoftoronto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-foundation-toronto

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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