Islamic Center of Southern California

Name

Islamic Center of Southern California

Legal name

Islamic Center of Southern California

Website

https://islamiccenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent nonprofit religious organization founded in 1952 in Los Angeles, serving Muslim individuals and families with daily and Friday prayer services, K-12 Islamic education (Sunday School ages 4-13), a licensed funeral home (FD #1693), a Koreatown food pantry, marriage services, and interfaith outreach across its Vermont Avenue campus and Pasadena satellite.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (812210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Islamic religious services
• Community education programs
• Funeral services
• Marriage ceremonies
• Food pantry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Voluntary donations from community members and congregants to support the center's programs and initiatives, collected through the Mohid online donation portal.
2. Marriage Ceremony Services: Fee-based Islamic marriage (Nikkah) ceremony services provided at the center, including religious documentation and ceremony coordination.
3. Sunday School Tuition: Educational program fees for Sunday School classes for children ages 4-13, with tuition payments processed through the Mohid donation platform under the Sunday School category.
4. Religious Education Classes: Quran Memorization Class offered at $30/month for youth and adults.
5. Zakat Program: Voluntary annual payment of 2.5% of net capital from eligible Muslims, distributed to those in need on the first three Fridays of each month. Funding also supports the center's charitable programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent nonprofit religious organization that provides daily and Friday Jumu'ah prayer services, Sunday School and adult Islamic education, a licensed funeral home (FD #1693), Nikkah marriage ceremonies, a weekly food pantry, Zakat distribution, mental health counseling referrals, and interfaith outreach programs to the Muslim community in the Greater Los Angeles area. Services are delivered in person at the Vermont Avenue campus and Pasadena satellite, and via online livestream, with operations funded primarily by donations processed through the Mohid platform.

Product overview

The Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC) is a religious and community organization offering a comprehensive suite of Islamic services and educational programs. The core offering centers on prayer services (daily prayers and weekly Friday Jumu'ah), supported by a licensed funeral home (FD #1693) providing Islamic burial services. The organization operates a network of educational programs including Sunday School (ages 4-13, established 1957), Qur'an memorization and recitation classes (Recite & Reflect, Qur'an Memorization Class), and structured courses for new Muslims (Islam 101, Islam 2.0). Community support services include a food pantry serving 400+ families weekly, marriage ceremony services, mental health counseling referrals, and a Zakat distribution program. ICSC also maintains an active interfaith outreach program and provides live-streaming of religious services. The portfolio includes both in-person services at the main Los Angeles campus and Pasadena satellite location, as well as digital offerings via livestream and calendar integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prayer Services Daily and weekly Islamic prayer services including Friday Jumu'ah prayers with Qur'an recitation, call to prayer, and Khutbah (sermon). Services are held at the main Los Angeles campus and the Pasadena satellite location for Muslim community members seeking regular congregational worship.
• Sunday School Islamic education program for children ages 4-13 providing Quranic teachings, Arabic language instruction, and interactive learning across structured levels. Designed for Muslim families seeking foundational religious education for their children; tuition is processed through the Mohid donation platform.
• Funeral Services Licensed Islamic funeral home (FD #1693) providing comprehensive burial services including on-site mortuary and ghusl, Janaza prayer at gravesite, transportation for out-of-state or overseas burial, and cemetery arrangements at Forest Lawn or Rose Hills. Available 24/7 for Muslim families in need of burial preparation and coordination.
• Food Pantry Community food assistance program in partnership with the LA Regional Food Bank, operating weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Serves over 400 families and distributes approximately 6,000 lbs of food each week to food-insecure community members in the Koreatown area.
• Marriage Services (Nikkah) Nikkah (Islamic marriage) ceremony services including ceremony requirements, valid photo ID verification for bride/groom, witness documentation, and California marriage license coordination. Fee is $350 payable by cash, check, or card; appointments scheduled with Sheikh Asim Buyuksoy. For Muslim couples seeking a religious marriage ceremony.
• Mental Health Counseling Referrals Referral and support services connecting community members to mental health counseling through the Khalil Center. Offers individual, marital, and family counseling, plus psychotherapy and psychiatric services inspired by Qur'an and Islamic spiritual sciences. For Muslim individuals and families seeking culturally and faith-aligned mental health support.
• Zakat Program Islamic obligatory charity distribution program providing limited financial aid to community members in need. Zakat (2.5% of net capital from eligible Muslims) is collected and distributed on the first three Fridays of each month. Applications are submitted in person during Jumma with required documentation.
• Interfaith Outreach Programs Interfaith engagement initiatives including the ICSC Interfaith Council, NewGround Muslim-Jewish Partnership, Interfaith Study Group with All Saints Church and Pasadena Jewish Temple, SoCal Muslim-Jewish Forum, and signature events such as Walk in the Path of Abraham, Interfaith Iftars, and Open Mosque Day. For faith communities and organizations seeking dialogue and collaboration.
• Qur'an Memorization Class Weekly Qur'an memorization class held every Sunday at 1:15 PM in the Lecture Hall, open to both youth and adults. Monthly fee of $30 focuses on strengthening memorization skills and deepening connection to the Qur'an. For community members seeking structured Qur'an memorization instruction.
• Islam 101 New Muslim Class Annual 4-week introductory course held in the Lecture Hall taking new and returning Muslims through the essentials of faith, prayer, and Islamic teachings. Free of charge and designed for those new to Islam or seeking to reconnect with their faith.
• Recite & Reflect Class Weekly Qur'an recitation and reflection class held every Tuesday after Maghrib in the Youth Hall, led by Sheikh Asim Buyuksoy. Interactive class strengthens Qur'anic recitation skills and understanding of verses. Registration required; free of charge.
• Live-Stream Services Online viewing platform for ICSC religious services including Friday Jumu'ah prayers, Ramadan programs, and special events. Accessible via Facebook Live, YouTube (@weareicsc), and dedicated portal at www.icsclive.com. For community members and visitors unable to attend in person.
• Pasadena Satellite Jumma Weekly Friday Jumu'ah prayer service held at the First United Methodist Church in Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd) at 1:00 PM. Provides a satellite worship location for community members in the Pasadena area who cannot easily reach the main Los Angeles campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 400 people weekly through food pantry
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

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

• LA Regional Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Ongoing partnership providing increased food supply for the ICSC Food Pantry, which serves over 400 people weekly with 6,000 lbs of food per week in the Koreatown community since 2004.
• First United Methodist Church (Pasadena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for ICSC Pasadena Satellite Jumma services every Friday at 1:00 PM, enabling community prayer services in the Pasadena area.
• All Saints ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Interfaith Study Group exploring commonalities and differences of Abrahamic faiths, and co-hosting events including the 'Ojala Supieras' documentary viewing.
• Pasadena Jewish Temple and CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Interfaith Study Group and interfaith events, fostering dialogue between Jewish and Muslim communities.
• NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for ChangemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransformative fellowship building bridges between Muslim and Jewish leaders through ongoing dialogue and collaborative initiatives.
• SoCal Muslim-Jewish ForummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots effort supporting interfaith dialogue and action through events, media, and advocacy in Southern California.
• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginally founded in 1986 as the Political Action Committee of ICSC, MPAC fosters vibrant Muslim American identity and represents Muslim American interests to government, media, interfaith circles, and Hollywood studios. Salam Al-Marayati is president and co-founder.
• Bayan Claremont Graduate ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate school at Claremont School of Theology that educates American Muslim scholars and religious leaders. ICSC has collaborated in various educational partnerships. Jihad Turk is president and former Director of Religious Affairs at ICSC.
• Bureau of Islamic & Arabic Education (BIAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource center created by ICSC in 1999 to develop Quranic studies, Islamic studies, and Arabic language education for New Horizon Schools, ICSC Sunday School, and the community.
• New Horizon SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic schools established by ICSC in 1984, now serving preschool through 8th grade at multiple campuses (Pasadena, Los Angeles, Westside, Irvine). Fully accredited by California Association of Independent Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• The Khalil CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health counseling services for Muslim communities inspired by Quran, Sunnah, and Islamic spiritual sciences. Offers individual, marital, and family counseling, plus psychotherapy and psychiatric services. Phone: 1-855-5KHALIL.
• Christian-Muslim Consultative GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on faith-based learning, social justice, and youth engagement between Christian and Muslim communities.
• Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith coalition working together on justice and peace initiatives in the Los Angeles community.
• Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor advocacy organization engaged in economic justice work through interfaith collaboration.
• Guibord Center: Religion Inside OutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith organization dedicated to promoting religious understanding and dialogue.
• Community Archive (Omeka)minorOthersFull community archive available at https://islamiccenterofsoutherncalifornia.omeka.net/ documenting the center's history since 1952.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change: Interfaith organization partnering with ICSC to build Muslim-Jewish leadership bridges. Comparable as an interfaith initiative operating in the same geographic space (Southern California) and leveraging ICSC's interfaith reputation, though focused on dialogue rather than worship services.
• Khalil Center: Muslim-focused mental health counseling provider partnered with ICSC for community referrals. Operates in adjacent service space (mental health) rather than direct religious services; relevant as a programmatic partner and example of ICSC's ecosystem-extension approach.

Direct peers

• Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center: Major progressive-leaning American mosque in Northern Virginia with similar full-service offering: daily prayers, Sunday school, marriage/family services, interfaith engagement, and community programs for an established Muslim-American community. Comparable in mission to serve as a hub for American Muslim identity formation.
• Islamic Center of America: One of the largest mosques in North America, located in Dearborn, MI, offering comprehensive religious, educational, and social services. Comparable in scale and breadth of programming including youth groups, marriage services, funeral support, and community outreach.
• Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center: Large Northeastern US mosque with multi-floor facility offering prayer, education, and community programs for an established immigrant and American-Muslim community. Comparable in operating model combining worship, education, and civic engagement.
• Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC): Large Southern California mosque serving the Orange County Muslim community with comparable religious services, education (Sunday schools, youth programs), interfaith outreach, and community social services. Geographic adjacency and overlapping congregational demographics make ISOC the closest regional peer to ICSC.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): National umbrella organization for American Muslim communities operating conventions, education programs, and institutional standards. Broader geographic and functional reach than ICSC but overlapping mission in supporting American Muslim identity and institutional development.
• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): National Muslim-American civil rights and advocacy organization with similar interfaith and civic engagement orientation. While not a religious services provider, CAIR competes for the same donor, volunteer, and media attention as ICSC's interfaith programming.
• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC): Originally founded at ICSC in 1986 and now operates independently as a major national Muslim-American advocacy organization. Functions in an adjacent space (political/civic engagement) while sharing institutional DNA, leadership pipeline, and interfaith network with ICSC.
• Muslim American Society (MAS): National Muslim-American civic and religious organization providing education, youth programs, and community services across multiple chapters. Overlaps with ICSC in Sunday school, youth, and community-building offerings, though MAS operates at a broader geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@weareicsc
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareicsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-center-of-southern-california-icsc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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