Muslim Community Association

What Muslim Community Association does

Muslim Community Association (MCA) is a private, non-profit religious organization incorporated in 1981 under IRS code 501(c)(3) (EIN 31-1267559), headquartered at 3003 Scott Blvd in Santa Clara, California. It operates as the largest Islamic Center in the United States, serving the Bay Area Muslim community — a population representing more than 30 ethnicities from over 50 countries — through five daily prayers, Jumu'ah services, Ramadan and Eid programming, lifecycle services (marriage, funeral, zakat distribution), and a diversified education portfolio comprising six institutions: Granada Islamic School (full-time PK-12, founded 1988), Weekend Islamic School, Al-Arqam School (supplemental, ages 5-15), Cordoba Academy (Tajweed/Hifz), Noor Hifz Academy (full-time Quran memorization, founded 2014), and the Muhsen Program for special needs accessibility. The organization draws 3,000+ attendees to weekly Jumu'ah prayers and serves 350+ youth weekly through halaqas, with 901 formal voting members participating in board governance via an elected Executive Board and Board of Trustees.

MCA's business model is donation-led and diversified across multiple revenue streams: voluntary contributions including sadaqah, zakat, general donations, and Zakat al-Fitr ($20/person); facility rentals of Khadijah and Maryam Banquet Halls and Aisha Hall with a 35% member discount; recurring tuition from Al-Arqam ($120/month first student, $110/month siblings), Granada Islamic School, Noor Hifz Academy, and Cordoba Academy; weekly newsletter advertising ranging from $15 classified blocks to $7,000 annual back-page placements; and a targeted $8 million capital campaign for the MCA 3.0 campus expansion. The organization accepts donations through Masjidal, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and Coinbase Commerce (including crypto). Underlying technology is entirely third-party and non-proprietary — mymasjidal.com for prayer timing, Zoom for classes, Mailchimp for newsletters, YouTube for livestream, Eventbrite for ticketing, and ElectionBuddy for board voting. MCA's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: word-of-mouth referrals, religious services, educational programming, and Da'wah outreach acquire and retain members without traditional marketing spend.

The organization is executing a major capital expansion (MCA 3.0, 34,000 sq. ft., 2026 target opening) on top of a 157,000 sq. ft. total footprint across MCA main campus (90,000 sq. ft.), MCA 2.0 (33,000 sq. ft.), MCA 3.0 (34,000 sq. ft.), and Masjid Al-Noor. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Governance is member-elected, with the 1448H (2026-2027) Board Elections recently completed at 50.4% turnout, against the backdrop of three board member departures disclosed as part of a transparency initiative. Partnerships span Second Harvest Food Bank, American Red Cross, Support Life Foundation, CAIR, Qalam Institute, and Clear Islam/Furqaan Project.

Name

Muslim Community Association

Legal name

Muslim Community Association

Website

https://mcabayarea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Muslim Community Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating the largest Islamic Center in the United States from Santa Clara, California, serving the Bay Area Muslim community through daily prayers, six educational institutions, lifecycle services, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious community services
• Islamic education programs
• Mosque prayer services
• Islamic funeral services
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations (Sadaqah, Zakat, General): MCA relies heavily on voluntary donations from community members including sadaqah (charitable giving), zakat (obligatory almsgiving), and general donations. These funds support daily worship operations, educational programs, youth development, and care for community members in need.
2. Facility Rentals: MCA generates revenue by renting out its facilities including Khadijah Banquet Hall, Maryam Banquet Hall, Aisha Hall, classrooms, and other spaces for events, meetings, and celebrations. Current MCA members receive a 35% discount on rental fees.
3. Educational Institution Tuition: MCA operates several educational programs including Al-Arqam School ($120/month for first student, $110/month for siblings), Granada Islamic School (full-time K-12), Weekend Islamic School, Noor Hifz Academy, and Cordoba Academy. Tuition and fees from these programs contribute to operational revenue.
4. Newsletter Advertising: MCA publishes a weekly newsletter in both print and digital formats. Local businesses and community organizations can advertise in the newsletter with rates ranging from $15 for classified blocks to $7,000 for full-page annual placements on the back page.
5. MCA Campus Project Donations: MCA 3.0 is a transformative campus expansion project requiring $8 million in funding. Donations are solicited specifically for the renovation and expansion of the 34,000 sq. ft. facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Muslim Community Association operates an Islamic center providing five daily prayers, Jumu'ah services, Ramadan and Eid programming, six educational institutions (full-time K-12 Islamic school, weekend school, supplemental schools, and Quran memorization academy), licensed funeral services, marriage services, facility rentals, Zakat and Sadaqah distribution, youth, women's, sports, wellness, and Da'wah outreach programs for the Bay Area Muslim community. The organization also operates a member-based governance structure, a community bookstore, newsletter advertising, and a major campus expansion project (MCA 3.0).

Product overview

Muslim Community Association operates as a community center and Islamic organization providing a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, social, and administrative services to the Bay Area Muslim community. The organization functions as a platform-plus-institution model with a main Islamic Center (MCA) and Masjid Al-Noor as the core facilities, supported by six educational institutions (Granada Islamic School as the flagship full-time PK-12 program, Weekend Islamic School, Al-Arqam School, Cordoba Academy, Noor Hifz Academy, and Muhsen Program), multiple program committees (Dawah, Outreach, Youth, Women, Wellness, Sports, Sustainability, Singles), service departments (Funeral Home, Marriage, Prayer, Ramadan, Social Services, Zakat, Ask The Shaikh), and facility rental operations. The MCA 3.0 Campus Expansion represents a major infrastructure project adding 34,000 sq. ft. to support educational and community programming. The organization integrates with external platforms for donations (Masjidal, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Coinbase), communications (Zoom, WhatsApp, Mailchimp), prayer applications (mymasjidal.com, NamazApp), Quran learning (Tarteel), event management (Eventbrite), video streaming (YouTube), and community partnerships (Second Harvest Food Bank, Red Cross, CAIR).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Granada Islamic School: Full-time PK-12 Islamic school established in 1988, serving students from preschool to high school
• Weekend Islamic School (WIS)
• Al-Arqam School
• Cordoba Academy
• Noor Hifz Academy
• MCA Funeral Home
• MCA 3.0

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 Quran memorization graduates from Noor Hifz Academy (2017-2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clear Islam and Furqaan Project (The Clear Quran)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA Dawah & Outreach has partnered with Clear Islam and Furqaan Project, the team behind The Clear Quran, for outreach efforts including the 2026 World Cup at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Dr. Mustafa Khattab, author of The Clear Quran, gifted MCA a large-print Quran with his signature. MCA has received free Qurans to share with the public through Muslim restaurants.
• Support Life FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food distribution programs. MCA distributes thousands of pounds of food packages in collaboration with Support Life Foundation to serve community members in need.
• Second Harvest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food security programs. MCA works with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute nutritious food to families. Produce from MCA's Community Garden is donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA hosts blood drives in collaboration with the Red Cross. These blood drives are described as 'lifelines' helping to save lives and support community health.
• Santa Clara Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA has partnered with Santa Clara Fire Department for fire relief efforts, raising funds to support victims of fires in the community.
• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA collaborates with CAIR to offer citizen workshops that make the legalization process accessible to community members from all backgrounds.
• Qalam InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA is expanding programs in collaboration with Qalam Institute, including religious education and community programming initiatives.
• MUHSEN (National Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA hosts a local chapter of MUHSEN, a national program that believes a better society for persons with disabilities is a better society for all. MUHSEN provides programs and services to improve the mosque experience for those with disabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Zaytuna College: First accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the U.S., offering higher-education programs in Islamic and Western studies. Comparable as a faith-based educational institution operating within the American Muslim ecosystem.
• Bayyinah Institute: U.S.-based Islamic educational organization offering Quranic Arabic and Islamic studies programming. Comparable as an Islamic education provider serving English-speaking Muslim audiences in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): National umbrella organization for American Muslims that operates conventions, educational programs, and member services. Comparable as a faith-based membership organization serving the U.S. Muslim community at scale.

Direct peers

• Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC): Major Islamic center serving a diverse Southern California Muslim community with full-service programs including schools, prayer services, and social services. Closely comparable to MCA's regional religious hub model.
• Mecca Center: Large Chicago-area Islamic center offering full-time school, prayer services, social services, and community programming. Comparable as a comprehensive faith-based community institution serving a major U.S. metro.
• Islamic Center of America: Largest Shia-affiliated mosque in North America, located in Dearborn, MI. Comparable as a multi-ethnic religious institution with extensive educational, social, and community programming serving a large metro Muslim population.
• ADAMS Center (All Dulles Area Muslim Society): One of the largest mosques in the United States, located in Sterling, VA. Operates a full ecosystem of religious services, schools, youth programs, and community services comparable to MCA's comprehensive platform model.
• East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC): Large Texas-based Islamic center with a 200,000+ sq. ft. campus offering full-time schools, prayer services, and broad community programming. Direct comparable in scale, service breadth, and growth-via-facility-expansion playbook.
• Muslim Center of Greater Houston: Large, diverse mosque in metropolitan Houston offering comprehensive religious, educational, and social services. Comparable as a large multi-ethnic Islamic center serving a major U.S. metro.

Regional players

• Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): National Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Comparable as a faith-aligned nonprofit serving the American Muslim community through civic engagement and member services; MCA partners with CAIR on citizen workshops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheRealMCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcabayarea
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcabayarea
• TikToktiktok.com/@mcabayarea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/muslim-community-association

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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