ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEMPE

What ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEMPE does

The Islamic Community Center of Tempe (ICC) is a private nonprofit religious organization founded in 1984 in Tempe, Arizona, serving the Muslim community across the Phoenix Metro area. Its core product set includes daily prayers and three Friday Jumu'ah congregations (capacity 150+), full Islamic funeral services operated in coordination with All Options Funeral Home and the affiliated Al Rahma Cemetery, Islamic marriage ceremonies, Zakat collection and distribution, and a wholly-owned K-8 school (Noor Academy of Arizona, est. 1998). Complementary programming includes the ALIF Youth Halaqa for ages 5-15, Compassion Connection (mental health), Mantle of Mercy (reentry/legal system support), and Gathered and Grounded (young adults 18-35).

ICC employs approximately 5 core staff (Imam, Funeral Director/Chaplain, Office Manager, Cemetery Assistant, Facility Maintenance) supported by a Board of Directors and program-specific volunteers. The technology stack is minimal: a Masjidal-integrated prayer timing calendar on tempemosque.com, online donation processing (including cryptocurrency via Coinbase), Google Forms for appointments and registrations, and standard social media channels. There is no proprietary software, API, or AI capability disclosed. The center's eight-sided, gold-domed architecture modeled after the Dome of the Rock is a recognized local landmark near ASU.

The business model is donation-led with fee-based ancillary services. Primary revenue comes from voluntary community donations, Zakat redirection, and AZ State Tax Credit contributions routed via Best Student Fund to Noor Academy. Service fees are priced affordably to support community access: adult funerals $3,600, infant funerals $1,000, marriage ceremonies $150-$500 depending on member status and location, ALIF youth registration $60/child/semester, and a single affordable housing unit on-site. Operating expenses are supported through member dues, fundraising, and fees from funeral, marriage, and rental services.

Name

ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEMPE

Legal name

Islamic Community Center Of Tempe

Website

https://tempemosque.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Islamic Community Center of Tempe is a nonprofit mosque and community center founded in 1984 in Tempe, Arizona, serving the Phoenix Metro Muslim community (75+ nationalities) with daily prayers, funeral and marriage services, Zakat distribution, and Noor Academy (K-8 Islamic school).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (812210)

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
• Funeral and burial services
• Marriage ceremony services
• Charitable community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Voluntary donations from community members to support mosque operations, programs, and community services including Zakat distribution.
2. Funeral Services: Full funeral services including body preparation (ghusl), funeral prayer, transportation to cemetery, burial and headstone. Fees: Adult $3,600, Infant/Newborn $1,000.
3. Marriage Services: Islamic marriage ceremony services with Arizona Marriage License processing. ICC Members suggested donation: $150 in-masjid, $250 out-of-masjid. Non-Members: $300 in-masjid, $500 out-of-masjid.
4. Room/Apartment Rental: Single bedroom rental inside the ICC Masjid compound, 5-minute walk from ASU. Newly renovated with in-unit laundry, 450 sqft, $0 rent - affordable housing for students/professionals.
5. AZ State Tax Credit Service (Best Student Fund): Facilitates Arizona State Private School Tax Credit donations to Noor Academy through Best Student Fund. Taxpayers can redirect up to $1,535 (single) or $3,062 (married) of state income tax.
6. ALIF Youth Program Registration: Youth halaqa program for children ages 5-15. Registration fee: $60 per child per semester.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faith-based community center and mosque serving Muslims in the Phoenix Metro area since 1984. Provides daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah congregations, Islamic funeral and burial services (including cemetery operations at Al Rahma), marriage ceremonies, K-8 Islamic education through Noor Academy, youth and adult religious education programs, Zakat distribution, AZ State Tax Credit scholarship facilitation, and affordable apartment rental near Arizona State University.

Product overview

The Islamic Community Center of Tempe is a faith-based community center offering a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and social services. The core offerings include daily prayer services and Friday congregations, full funeral services (including cemetery operations), Islamic marriage ceremonies, and a K-8 Islamic school (Noor Academy of Arizona). Community programs include the ALIF Youth Halaqa for children ages 5-15, Compassion Connection for mental health support, Mantle of Mercy for individuals impacted by the legal system, and Gathered and Grounded for young adults. Financial services include Zakat distribution and AZ State Tax Credit facilitation through Best Student Fund. Additional offerings include apartment rentals near ASU and community membership. The center serves over 75 nationalities and operates from an architecture modeled after the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALIF Youth Halaqa: Youth program for children and teens providing a structured environment for discussions, games, activities, and social interactions centered on Islamic values.
• Compassion Connection
• Mantle of Mercy
• Gathered and Grounded
• Best Student Fund

Products and services

• Daily Prayers and Friday Congregations (Jumu'ah)

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed over $35,000 in Zakat to Muslim families across the valley in 2013

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICEV (Islamic Center of East Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEV provided mentorship and guidance in the creation of the ALIF youth program. Their support helped ICC develop the youth halaqa program structure and curriculum.
• Al Rahma CemeterycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICC runs its own cemetery operations at Al Rahma Muslim Cemetery located at 21564 N. Rahma St., Maricopa City, AZ 85239. This vertical integration allows ICC to provide comprehensive end-to-end Islamic funeral and burial services.
• All Options Funeral HomecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted funeral home for initial contact and funeral arrangements. Contact: 480-214-3104. They serve as the first point of contact for families needing funeral services.
• Best Student FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSTO (Student Tuition Organization) that facilitates AZ State Tax Credit donations to Noor Academy of Arizona. ICC promotes this service enabling taxpayers to redirect state taxes to Islamic school scholarships at zero cost.
• Noor Academy of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-time K-8 Islamic school operated since 1998 under ICC's umbrella. Located in Chandler, AZ. ICC facilitates donations and tax credit services to support this school.
• ICNA Relief Community Food PantryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a local partner organization providing community food assistance. ICNA Relief operates a food pantry at 5030 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282.
• American Muslim Women's Association of Arizona (AMWA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a local partner organization. AMWA is located at 3003 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
• CAIR ArizonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a local partner organization serving the Muslim community. CAIR Arizona is located at 1819 S Dobson Rd UNIT 214, Mesa, AZ 85202.
• AZ Muslim Chaplain ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated by Ahmad Ewais as a channel extending spiritual care services to the sick, elderly, or anyone needing help in times of difficulty. Used widely by valley hospitals, mental institutions, and nursing homes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Muslim Women's Association of Arizona (AMWA): Phoenix-based Muslim women's organization referenced as an ICC partner; an adjacent community organization supporting overlapping events and back-to-school drives for the same population.
• CAIR Arizona: Civic advocacy organization for the Arizona Muslim community listed as an ICC partner; operates as an adjacent ecosystem player enabling civic engagement rather than a direct worship competitor.

Direct peers

• Noor Academy of Arizona: ICC's own K-8 Islamic school operating in Chandler, AZ; directly comparable to other faith-based K-8 schools in the Phoenix Metro including Al-Huda and Arizona Cultural Academy.
• Phoenix Mosque: Long-established mosque in central Phoenix serving a multi-ethnic Muslim community with prayer, education, and funeral services comparable to ICC's stack.
• United Islamic Emirates Association (UIEA): Phoenix-area Islamic center providing prayer services, Sunday school, and community programming that overlaps with ICC's mix of worship and education services.
• Islamic Community Center of Phoenix: Larger, older sister mosque in central Phoenix offering daily prayers, weekend school, and community programs to the same metropolitan Muslim population ICC serves.
• East Valley Islamic Society: Mosque serving Mesa and surrounding East Valley communities with prayer, education, and social services directly comparable to ICC's offerings in the same geographic market.
• Islamic Center of East Valley (ICEV): Peer mosque in the Phoenix Metro East Valley explicitly cited as a mentor to ICC's ALIF youth program; offers overlapping prayer, education, and community services to a similar congregant base in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Al-Huda School: Larger, more established Islamic K-12 school in the Phoenix Metro that overlaps with Noor Academy's Islamic education offering and competes for tuition-support donations.

Regional players

• Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Relief: National Muslim charitable organization operating a community food pantry in Tempe referenced as an ICC partner; provides overlapping Zakat-adjacent charitable services at scale to a similar beneficiary base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tempemasjid
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ICCTempe
• Facebookfacebook.com/TempeMasjid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-community-center-of-tempe
• Instagraminstagram.com/icctempe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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