Noor Islamic Cultural Center

What Noor Islamic Cultural Center does

Noor Islamic Cultural Center (NICC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization founded in September 2006 in Dublin, Ohio, and operated by American Islamic Waqf (AIW), a foundation-style charitable entity established in 1998. NICC serves the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual Muslim community of Central Ohio across three physical campuses — the main Dublin headquarters at 5001 Wilcox Rd, the Plain City Musallah at 6544 Commerce Parkway (opened March 2023), and the New Albany Masjid in Westerville (renovation completed February 2024). Its core offerings span five daily prayers and multilingual Jumuah services; Quranic education including Full-Time Hifz ($400/month for boys), Part-Time Hifz programs ($200/month), Tilawah ($150/month), Tijan advanced Tajweed classes ($275), and Noor Academy Saturday School (200+ students); youth development programs (Noor Kids Club, NICC Youth, Running programs); and community welfare services including the Noor Free Clinic (the first Muslim-physician-established free clinic in Ohio, operating since 2010 in partnership with Wexner Medical Center), a monthly food pantry ($25/basket), marriage, funeral, counseling, and special needs services in partnership with MUHSEN.

The organization runs on a community-led GTM model relying on word-of-mouth, the ENN newsletter, and social media channels, with the underlying technology limited to a website platform, the Mohid donation/membership system, SMS receipt services for donors, and online registration forms. It monetizes through four revenue streams: annual membership dues of $120 providing voting rights; recurring program tuition with monthly billing plus one-time registration fees; tax-deductible donations including Zakat al-Maal, food drives, and expansion project contributions; and unit-priced food basket sales at $25. Operations are overseen by an Executive Director (Mohammed Azhar Masood), a Chairman (Noorgul Dada), an unpaid volunteer Board of Directors, and an Executive Committee covering fundraising, outreach, religious affairs, schools, social programs, youth, technical, IT, and security functions. Headcount sits at 11-50 employees, supplemented by volunteer-driven service delivery.

Name

Noor Islamic Cultural Center

Legal name

American Islamic Waqf (AIW)

Website

https://noorohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Noor Islamic Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating three campuses in Central Ohio that delivers worship, Quranic education, youth programs, a free clinic, and community welfare services to the Muslim community of Greater Columbus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

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 education services
• Islamic community programs
• Nonprofit religious services
• Youth religious education
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues of $120 per year, providing voting rights and community involvement opportunities. Membership is based on filling out an annual form and paying the fee, not donations.
2. Program Tuition: Fees for educational programs including Full-Time Hifz ($400/month), Part-Time Hifz ($200/month), Tilawah ($150/month), and various Quranic instruction classes. Also includes one-time registration/assessment fees.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts donations for Masjid operations, Zakat al-Maal, food drives, and expansion projects. Tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status (Tax ID: 52-2074398). SMS donation receipts available.
4. Food Basket Sales: Monthly food baskets sold for $25 each to support the food pantry program serving underprivileged community members regardless of faith.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Noor Islamic Cultural Center operates as a multi-campus Islamic community center providing five daily prayers, Friday Jumuah services, and full Quranic education (Hifz memorization, Tilawah recitation, Tajweed, Saturday/Sunday School, MAKTAB, Tijan). It also runs youth development programs (Kids Club, NICC Youth, Running), community services (free healthcare clinic, food pantry, marriage, funeral, counseling, financial assistance), and outreach programs (Islam 101, New Muslims support, Discover Islam) for the Muslim community of Central Ohio and underserved populations regardless of faith.

Product overview

Noor Islamic Cultural Center (NICC) is a multi-service Islamic community center operated by American Islamic Waqf (AIW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The center offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious education programs (Hifz memorization programs for boys and girls, Tilawah Quran recitation, Saturday/Sunday school, MAKTAB, and Tijan for women), youth development (Kids Club, Youth program, Running programs), healthcare (Noor Free Clinic), community services (marriage, funeral, counseling, food pantry, financial assistance), and outreach (Islam 101, New Muslims support). The center operates three campuses in Dublin, Plain City, and New Albany, Ohio, serving the Muslim community through both religious and secular programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Noor Academy Saturday School: Islamic weekend school offering Islamic Studies, Quran, and Arabic classes for children on Saturdays during the school year

Products and services

• Full-Time Hifz Program (Boys) Intensive Quran memorization program for boys ages 7-13 requiring homeschooling enrollment. Operates with tuition of $400/student/month plus a $50 one-time registration/assessment fee, with two months tuition ($800) due before starting. Program has graduated 40 students, with emphasis on quality recitation and memorization.
• Part-Time Hifz Program (Boys) Quran memorization program for boys ages 7-16, meeting four days a week with two daily sessions (4:30-6:30 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM). Currently serving 70 students and has graduated 10 students. Pricing available upon inquiry.
• Part-Time Hifz Program (Girls) Quran memorization program for girls age 7 and up, meeting Monday through Thursday. Tuition is $200/student/month plus a $50 one-time registration/assessment fee, with three months tuition plus registration due at enrollment. Operates with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, currently serving 30 students and has graduated 7 students.
• Noor Academy Saturday School Weekly Islamic school offering classes in Islamic Studies, Quran, and Arabic for children, held every Saturday during the school year from 10 AM - 1:30 PM. Started February 15, 2015 and has reached over 200 students.
• Tilawah Program Quran recitation program for children ages 5 through high school, teaching proper standardized recitation according to the rules of recitation. Classes held Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, with tuition of $150/student/month plus a $25 one-time non-refundable registration/assessment fee. Three months tuition plus registration collected at enrollment.
• Tijan Program Women-focused Quran recitation program teaching skills to recite the Quran properly. Includes Preparatory Tajweed Course, Preparatory Tilawah Course, and Advanced Tajweed and Tilawah Classes. Tijan Advanced Tajweed Class and Advanced Tilawah Class priced at $275 each; preparatory level courses available upon inquiry.
• Noor Free Clinic Free community clinic established in 2010, the first free clinic by Muslim physicians and healthcare professionals in Ohio. Partnership between Wexner Medical Center of Ohio State University and Muslim Clinic of Ohio (MCO). Held Wednesday evenings 5:00-9:00 PM at Rardin Family Practice Center. Serves uninsured and underserved patients only, regardless of faith.
• Food Pantry Monthly food drive held on the first Saturday of every month to help underprivileged community members regardless of faith. Each food basket costs $25; payments accepted in person at self-service kiosks or via the online Mohid payment platform.
• Annual Membership Annual membership at $120 per year. Provides voting rights, eligibility for Board of Directors elections, and voice in major decisions. Based on calendar year with specific enrollment periods; managed via the Mohid member portal.
• Islam 101 Educational program teaching basics of Islamic faith and culture, held every Saturday from 11 AM for anyone interested in learning about Islam. Functions as a community outreach entry point for seekers and new Muslims.
• Discover Islam Saturday program teaching the basics of Islamic faith and culture, serving as an outreach/educational entry point for those exploring Islam.
• New Muslims (Revert Muslims) Support Support groups and education classes for new Muslims converting to Islam, providing ongoing education, mentorship, and community integration.
• Noor Kids Club Islamic education program for children focused on teaching Islam from a young age in an engaging environment.
• NICC Youth Program Youth development program focused on faith, knowledge, and service for young community members at NICC.
• Running Programs (NoorRunning) Boys and girls running program at Noor promoting physical fitness and community engagement.
• Sunday School Weekend Islamic education program at Noor for children, complementing the Saturday Noor Academy program.
• MAKTAB Program Arabic and Quran education program at NICC Plain City Masjid.
• Daily Imam Khaatirah Daily religious program held after Salaat-ul-'Isha prayers at NICC.
• Prayer Services Five daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) and Friday (Jumuah) prayers with multiple Khutbah times in English, Arabic, and Youth services. Doors open 30 minutes before each Adhan. Available at the main Dublin campus, Plain City Musallah, and New Albany Masjid.
• Marriage Services Nikkah (Islamic marriage) ceremony services with Imam counseling available. Contact [email protected] to begin the process.
• Funeral Services Janaazah (funeral) prayers and burial coordination services including cemetery information (Islamic Cemetery of Columbus, Fairview Memorial Park) and funeral home arrangements (Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center, Masjid Ibn Taymiyah).
• Counseling Services Imam-based counseling services for marriage, divorce, and personal matters at NICC.
• Financial Assistance Support services for community members experiencing financial hardship, accessed via a Google Form intake and direct outreach from NICC.
• Special Needs Program Program in partnership with MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs) to accommodate special needs community members. NICC collects Special Needs Program Interest Forms and forwards responses to MUHSEN.
• Noor Business Market Platform (noorbusiness.org) for community members to place their business or explore local businesses and services within the NICC community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving uninsured/underserved patients regardless of faith at Noor Free Clinic since 2010
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership with Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University to establish the Noor Community Free Clinic in 2010. The clinic was the first free clinic established by Muslim physicians and healthcare professionals in Ohio. The clinic is held at Rardin Family Practice Center and serves uninsured/underserved patients regardless of faith.
• Muslim Clinic of Ohio (MCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership with Muslim Clinic of Ohio (MCO) to establish the Noor Community Free Clinic, also known as Muslim Clinic of Ohio. This partnership represents the first free clinic by Muslim physicians and healthcare professionals in the region, with Dr. Malika Haque leading efforts as Medical Director.
• MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNICC is committed to partnering with MUHSEN in their efforts to help families with Special Needs. MUHSEN certifies Masajid which work towards accommodating special needs community members. NICC collects Special Needs Program Interest Forms and forwards responses to the MUHSEN team.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): Umbrella organization for many North American masajid; provides comparable community-services programming and serves as the broader institutional reference point for organizations like NICC.
• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America): National Islamic organization supporting masajid and Islamic centers with social services, education, and outreach — broadly comparable in mission and programming scope.
• Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center: Large, established U.S. Islamic center with comprehensive religious, educational, and social-service programming — comparable in service breadth and operational model to NICC at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Masjid Ibn Taymiyah and Islamic Center: Columbus-area masjid explicitly referenced by NICC for funeral coordination; a direct competitor serving the same regional Muslim community.
• Islamic Society of Greater Columbus (ISGC): Another major Islamic society serving the Columbus, Ohio Muslim community with worship, education, and community programming — a directly comparable mosque/congregation competing for the same Central Ohio members and donors.
• Islamic Center of Columbus (ICC): Established Islamic center in Columbus offering daily prayers, weekend school, and community services — directly competing for the same regional Muslim population as NICC.
• Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center: Columbus-area masjid explicitly referenced by NICC for funeral coordination; offers competing prayer and community services in the same metro.
• Muslim American Society (MAS) Columbus: Columbus chapter of MAS offering worship services, youth programming, and educational classes — directly comparable in mission, target demographic, and service mix to NICC.

Others

• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): National Muslim advocacy and civil-rights organization; thematically adjacent as a faith-aligned nonprofit serving the U.S. Muslim community though focused on advocacy rather than worship/education.

Emerging players

• Muslim Clinic of Ohio (MCO): Partner organization co-staffing the Noor Free Clinic; a comparable nonprofit providing faith-aligned healthcare services in the same Ohio region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/noornews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/noorohio
• Facebookfacebook.com/noorohio
• Instagraminstagram.com/niccmasjid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-islamic-trust

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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