ICNA Dallas

What ICNA Dallas does

ICNA Dallas (legal name: Islamic Circle of North America Dallas Chapter) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization and local chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), an umbrella body founded in 1968. It operates exclusively within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the State of Texas, delivering a broad portfolio of programs that integrate Islamic outreach (dawah, Open Dawah Houses, billboards, FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign) with social services (food pantry distributing 1,000+ lbs monthly to 500+ refugee families, free health clinic, refugee resettlement assistance, women's transitional housing), youth development (Young Muslims NeighborNets, Amal Institute leadership training, annual Quiz Competition for grades 1-12), convert support (Embrace halaqahs and Islam 101 classes), social justice advocacy (ICNA Council for Social Justice), and community empowerment (Oak Cliff Empowerment Center, ICNA Sisters' educational programming).

The underlying technology is a standard web-based nonprofit operations stack centered on the icnadallas.org website, which serves as the donation portal and information hub. Donation processing is outsourced to third-party providers including Stripe, PayPal, and Zelle, with supplementary text-to-donate capability for the FIFA 2026 campaign; payment data is not stored on ICNA Dallas servers. Google Analytics is used for anonymized website traffic analysis, and the organization maintains an organic social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and X. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, mobile applications, or API products are disclosed.

The business and revenue model is donation-driven. Primary revenue consists of voluntary charitable contributions channeled through general funds, Sadaqah, Zakat, and program-specific donations processed via the web portal. Secondary revenue streams include event-based fundraising (Dallas Muslim Festival with 10,000+ attendees), tiered quiz competition registration fees ($15-$55 per student), and structured FIFA Dawah Campaign sponsorships ranging from $100 to $5,000. The organization employs approximately 14 staff and is amplified by 1,500+ volunteers across the DFW metroplex. Geographic operations are anchored at five physical sites in Richardson and Dallas, including the headquarters at 1600 N. Plano Rd Suite 200, the ICNA Relief Resource Center, the Free Medical Clinic, the Oak Cliff Empowerment Center area, and the Emaan Books & Gifts pickup location.

Name

ICNA Dallas

Legal name

Islamic Circle of North America Dallas Chapter

Website

https://icnadallas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICNA Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization and Dallas chapter of ICNA, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with Islamic outreach, social services, youth development, and community empowerment programs for Muslim and underserved Texas residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: Primary revenue stream through general fund donations, Sadaqah, Zakat, and program-specific donations for initiatives such as Oak Cliff Center, Dawah Outreach, ICNA Council for Social Justice, Young Muslims, ICNA Sisters, Embrace, and AMAL Institute. Donations are processed through secure third-party processors including Stripe and PayPal.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue from events such as Dallas Muslim Festival (DMF), Quiz Competition registration fees, and annual fundraiser campaigns including Ramadan programs.
3. Quiz Competition Registration: Registration fees for annual quiz competition ranging from $15-$55 per student depending on family size and early registration deadlines.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ICNA Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization operating as the Dallas chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America. It delivers a portfolio of programs spanning Islamic outreach (Dawah), social services, refugee assistance, food security, free healthcare, youth development, women's education, and humanitarian relief. The organization's services are delivered free of charge to community members, with operations funded primarily through donations (Sadaqah, Zakat, general funds) processed via Stripe and PayPal.

Product overview

ICNA Dallas is a non-profit religious community organization offering a diverse portfolio of Islamic outreach, social services, and youth development programs. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including Dawah (Islamic outreach), ICNA Council for Social Justice (advocacy), Amal Institute (leadership training), Oak Cliff Empowerment Center (community services), Embrace (convert support), Young Muslims (youth groups), ICNA Sisters (women's education), ICNA Relief (social services), Helping Hands (humanitarian aid), Dallas Muslim Festival (annual event), Quiz Competition (Islamic education), Food Pantry, Free Health Clinics, Refugee Assistance, Women's Housing, and the FIFA Dawah Campaign. These programs serve the Dallas Muslim community through religious education, social justice advocacy, humanitarian relief, and community empowerment initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICNA Council For Social Justice: A social justice/human rights organization facilitating Muslim involvement in issues of justice including criminal justice reform, immigration, poverty, Islamophobia, and global injustice.
• Amal Institute
• Oak Cliff Empowerment Center
• Embrace
• Young Muslims
• ICNA Sisters
• ICNA Relief
• Dallas Muslim Festival
• FIFA Dawah Campaign

Products and services

• Dawah Islamic Outreach Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ Qurans distributed and 2,400+ one-on-one conversations conducted in past 12 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Why IslamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Why Islam (877-Why Islam) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 dawah campaign. ICNA Dallas provides local on-the-ground operations including volunteers, relationships, and boots on the ground while Why Islam brings proven framework and materials. Why Islam is an online resource launched by ICNA national in 1999 to provide unbiased view of Islam and dispel stereotypes.
• MSA (Muslim Students Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with MSA through activism and relief efforts at the national level. YM (Young Muslims) works with MSA on various community service and humanitarian initiatives.
• MIST (Muslim Interscholastic Tournament)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with MIST for youth engagement and professional development activities.
• Islamic ReliefminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for relief and humanitarian efforts at national and local levels through YM NeighborNets.
• Emaan Books & GiftsminorOthersEmaan Books & Gifts store in Richardson serves as pickup location for Quiz Competition winners to collect trophies and certificates. Located at 220 E Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75081.
• Local Islamic SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with local Islamic schools for volunteer support and food pantry distribution activities.
• Local Mosques and Islamic CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local mosques and Islamic centers for community programs, dawah activities, and collaborative initiatives. OCEC works with these partners to address community challenges in sustainable, dignified ways.
• Neighborhood Nonprofits and Social Service AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCEC partners with neighborhood nonprofits and social service agencies to provide referrals, avoid duplication of services, and amplify impact through collaboration.
• Respite Care NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Respite Care Network for FATE program supporting Muslim families in the Texas Foster Care System, providing education, counseling, and a platform to connect with industry experts and spiritual leaders.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Helping Hand for Relief and Development: ICNA Dallas's listed partner for humanitarian aid (qurbani, orphan support, healthcare, emergency relief). Operates overlapping food pantry, refugee, and emergency programs across the U.S. with comparable Muslim-donor funding model.
• ICNA Relief USA: National humanitarian arm of ICNA, the same parent organization as ICNA Dallas. Provides overarching coordination, branding, and program templates for the Dallas chapter's food pantry, free clinics, and refugee assistance work.
• Islamic Relief USA: National faith-based humanitarian nonprofit operating refugee assistance, food security, and disaster relief programs. Directly comparable to ICNA Relief's mandate and donor base, and competes for the same Zakat/Sadaqah pool in DFW.
• Penny Appeal USA: Faith-rooted nonprofit running food security, refugee, and emergency relief programs in major U.S. metros including DFW, with comparable faith-aligned donor funding model.
• Zakat Foundation of America: Faith-based nonprofit collecting and distributing Zakat for food, refugee, and emergency programs nationally. Competes with ICNA Dallas for the same Zakat-conscious donor base in DFW.
• Embrace (national): National Muslim convert-support and education network, sharing the same name and substantially overlapping mission with ICNA Dallas's Embrace sub-brand, though structured as a separate national organization.
• Why Islam: ICNA-affiliated national dawah organization and ICNA Dallas's named strategic partner for the FIFA Dawah Campaign. Directly comparable outreach, education, and convert-support programming.
• Muslim American Society (MAS) Dallas: Regional DFW chapter of a national Islamic organization offering youth programs, educational, social, and dawah activities in the same North Texas geography and Muslim community segment.

Regional players

• Minaret Foundation: DFW Muslim nonprofit providing education, social services, and community programs. Operates in the same geography and donor/beneficiary pool as ICNA Dallas's community empowerment work.

Emerging players

• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Dallas: Regional civil rights and advocacy chapter serving the DFW Muslim community. Overlaps with ICNA Dallas's ICNA Council for Social Justice work on immigration, Islamophobia, and civic engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icnadfw
• Facebookfacebook.com/icnadallas
• Instagraminstagram.com/icnadfw/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icna-dallas

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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